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Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open first round amid visa saga
Novak Djokovic takes part in a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open first round amid visa saga

Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Australian Open despite ongoing uncertainty over whether he will still be in the c...

 Jan. 13
Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent over Covid

Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent over Covid

Crowds at the troubled Australian Open will be capped at 50 percent capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday.Face masks will also be mandatory at the opening Grand Slam of the year, which starts on Monday, except whe...

 Jan. 13

Djokovic saga leaves Australian Open mired in uncertainty

Djokovic saga leaves Australian Open mired in uncertainty The Australian Open is mired in controversy and confusion just days before it begins, with Novak Djokovic's title defence in grave doubt and questions about his fitness even if...

Jan. 12

In-form Halep climbs to 15th in WTA rankings

In-form Halep climbs to 15th in WTA rankings Former world number one Simona Halep's first title win in 16 months in Melbourne at the weekend saw her jump five places to 15th in the WTA rankings released on Monday.Australi...

Jan. 11