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Alcaraz fends off scare, defeat Shevchenko to reach second round
  • January 13, 2025
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Alcaraz fends off scare, defeat Shevchenko to reach second round

Carlos Alcaraz is up and running in 2025. Competing in his first match of the season, the Spaniard recovered from a second-set dip to move past Alexander Shevchenko 6-1, 7-5, 6-1 at the Australian Open. The 21-year is aiming to become the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam and he made a solid

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Swiatek kicks off campaign with victory, Gauff, Pegula advance
  • January 13, 2025
  • 2 min read

Swiatek kicks off campaign with victory, Gauff, Pegula advance

World No.2 Iga Swiatek of Poland got her 2025 Australian Open campaign off to a victorious start on Monday, notching her 23rd first-round win at a major with a 6-3, 6-4 triumph over 50th-ranked Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic. Five-time Grand Slam singles champion Swiatek, who is seeking her first Australian Open title, needed

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Sinner begins title defence with victory against Nicolas Jarry
  • January 13, 2025
  • 2 min read

Sinner begins title defence with victory against Nicolas Jarry

In his first match of the 2025 season, Jannik Sinner was given all he could handle as he opened his title defence Monday at the Australian Open. Dealing with a difficult draw against World No. 36 Nicolas Jarry, Sinner was pushed to the brink in the opening two sets before pulling away late for a

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Sabalenka begins quest for a third consecutive title with victory
  • January 12, 2025
  • 3 min read

Sabalenka begins quest for a third consecutive title with victory

Aryna Sabalenka’s quest for a third straight Australian Open title began victoriously on Sunday, with the World No.1 defeating Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 in the first round. During her on-court interview with Jelena Dokic, Sabalenka was asked about her tradition of posting a pre-tournament dance routine with her team on social media. “I’m not the

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Keys tops Pegula after a three sets battle to win Adelaide title
  • January 11, 2025
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Keys tops Pegula after a three sets battle to win Adelaide title

Madison Keys captured her ninth Hologic WTA Tour title by defeating top seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in the final of the Adelaide International on Saturday. The World No.20 overcame an upper leg injury in the second set to overpower No.7 Pegula to notch her 30th Top 10 win. En route to the final,

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