Articles filed under Tennis
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Djokovic: "makes my heart full" to see Aussie Open crowdFeb 08, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - It's been so long since he had a sizeable crowd to play for, the showman in Novak Djokovic just had to come out. Top-ranked Djokovic began hi...
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The Latest: Day 1 crowd reaches 17,922 at Australian OpenFeb 08, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The Latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local): Midnight The total crowd at Melbourne Park on the first day of the Australia...
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Looking forward: Shapovalov tops teenage Sinner in AustraliaFeb 08, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - It was getting close to 1 a.m., and 19-year-old Jannik Sinner was getting tired. Hitting against Rafael Nadal for two weeks and being on a 10...
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Analysis: Kudos to Andreescu, Marino for Australian returnsFeb 08, 2021 6:00 am - Bianca Andreescu's shouts of 'œLet's go!'ť and 'œCome on!'ť rang through the mostly empty arena at the Australian Open, heralding her first appearance at a tournament in...
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Fans are in, but crowd numbers are thin at Australian OpenFeb 08, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The lines for beer on Day 1 at the Australian Open were noticeably thinner than usual, and the lawn chairs set up in front of the giant telev...
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Australian Open: No 2 Nadal to face Djere in 1st RoundFeb 08, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A quick look at the Australian Open: LOOKAHEAD TO TUESDAY Rafael Nadal starts his bid for a men's record 21st major singles title with a firs...
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Analysis: Only Venus Williams gets to decide when she leavesFeb 08, 2021 6:00 am - The questions about Venus Williams' future have been accumulating for a while now, some subtle, some less so. About whether she'll be back at a particular event. About w...
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On a roll, Medvedev steers Russia to ATP Cup titleFeb 07, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - After celebrating their ATP Cup triumph as teammates for Russia, Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev will go their own ways at the Australian O...
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Nadal bothered by back soreness before Australian OpenFeb 07, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Back soreness is still bothering Rafael Nadal as he prepares for the Australian Open. The No. 2-ranked Nadal likes everything to line up perf...
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Barty back with a tournament win; Russia wins ATP Cup finalFeb 07, 2021 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Ash Barty didn't play competitive tennis in almost a year. It seems like she didn't miss a beat. Top-ranked Barty cashed in on her first cham...