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Djokovic overcomes Faria in four sets to reach third round
  • January 15, 2025
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Djokovic overcomes Faria in four sets to reach third round

Novak Djokovic was pushed to four sets by a Grand Slam debutant for the second straight match of his Australian Open campaign, after beating 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy in the opening round before battling past 21-year-old qualifier Jaime Faria 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Djokovic was stressed by his younger opponent but ultimately

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Osaka enters third round after a comeback win over Muchova

Osaka enters third round after a comeback win over Muchova

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka rallied from a set down to defeat No.20 seed Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Coming off her rousing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Caroline Garcia in the first round, Osaka overcame a slow start to reel in last year’s

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Fonseca enters second round after stunning Rublev in straight sets win

Fonseca enters second round after stunning Rublev in straight sets win

Joao Fonseca announced himself in a bigger way on Tuesday at the Australian Open. The Brazilian produced a stunning display to upset World No. 9 Andrey Rublev 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-6(5) and earn victory in his debut major tournament. Fonseca has been in red-hot form in the past month. The Brazilian won the Next Gen ATP

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Medvedev starts grand slam campaign with a win over underdog Samrej
  • January 14, 2025
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Medvedev starts grand slam campaign with a win over underdog Samrej

Daniil Medvedev is up and running once again at the Australian Open. The three-time finalist at Melbourne Park averted one of the biggest comebacks in recent Grand Slam history on Tuesday by rallying to a 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 first-round triumph against World No. 418 Kasidit Samrej. Medvedev rescued an at-times wayward performance with

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