Articles filed under Tennis
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The Latest: Rain delays outdoor play at Australian OpenJan 19, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The latest Wednesday from the Australian Open (all times local): 11:07 a.m. Light rain is falling at Melbourne Park, delaying the start of pl...
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Resurgent Venus stopped in 1st round at Australian OpenJan 19, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - When Johanna Konta found out she was playing Venus Williams in the first round of the Australian Open, she thought to herself, "I just hope I...
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After big win, Naomi Osaka gets another test: Japanese mediaJan 19, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Naomi Osaka, an 18-year-old tennis player from Japan, faced a room overflowing with Japanese journalists on Tuesday after beating Donna Vekic...
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Australian Open GlanceJan 19, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A look at the Australian Open on Tuesday: WEATHER: Sunny with a high of 27 Celsius (81 Fahrenheit). ATTENDANCE: Day: 43,789; Night 24,748; TO...
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The Latest: Brian Baker makes return to Australian OpenJan 19, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The latest from the Australian Open on Tuesday (all times local): 11:59 p.m. Brian Baker made a long-awaited return to Melbourne Park three y...
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Madison Keys adjusts to new year and new coachJan 19, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Madison Keys is starting the new season with a new coach - who is a man - which is going well now that he's toned down the topspin. The 20-ye...
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Tennis stars ask why is courtside gambling OK?Jan 19, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Murray finds it "hypocritical" that tennis authorities are trying to stamp out match-fixing run by gambling syndicates but have partnere...
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Sloane Stephens exits, again, in Australian Open 1st roundJan 18, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Sloane Stephens figures she's got plenty more Grand Slams ahead of her to improve upon her performance at this year's Australian Open. The 20...
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The Latest: Tsonga beats Baghdatis in tough 1st-round matchJan 18, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local): 11:30 p.m. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga wrapped up play on the first day of the Austra...
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Defending champs Williams, Djokovic advance at Aussie OpenJan 18, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic opened their title defenses with straight-set wins at the Australian Open in back-to-back matches on Rod L...