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Djokovic masterclass defeats Nishioka
Novak Djokovic plays his shot against Yoshihito Nishioka during Day 5 of Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Friday.

Djokovic masterclass defeats Nishioka

Champion Novak Djo­kovic put on an impeccable serving display against Japanese Yoshi­hito Nishioka to canter to a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win in the third round of the Australian Open ...

 Jan. 24
Serena fail to pursue record bid as Wang wins
Upset Serena Williams mourns her loss to Wang Qiang during Day 5 of Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Friday. Photo: Collected

Serena fail to pursue record bid as Wang wins

Serena Williams suffe­red her earliest exit from the Australian Open in 14 years on Friday, falling to China’s Wang Qiang in a stunning third round reversal that left her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in tatters once again, reports Reuters. Having con...

 Jan. 24

Thiem 'freaking out' in five-set Australian Open scare

Thiem 'freaking out' in five-set Australian Open scare World number five Dominic Thiem admitted he was "freaking out" after dropping two sets before regaining composure to beat gutsy home hope Alex Bolt at the Australian Open...

Jan. 23

Medvedev overcomes nosebleed, underarm serve at Open

Medvedev overcomes nosebleed, underarm serve at Open Daniil Medvedev insisted a mid-match nosebleed was not a serious problem as he overcame an underarm serve and stiff resistance from Spanish qualifier Pedro Martinez Thursday to boo...

Jan. 23