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6 hours ago Small detail in this photo of reigning Australian Open champions proves just how well paid tennis's best stars are

Both are hot favourites to once again clinch their titles, with world No 1, Sabalenka, riding an excellent vein of form coming into the next fortnight, having won at the Brisbane International.

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Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments.

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28 hours ago Doughnut Time UK slammed for 'sneakily' rebranding after 'ripping off' black female founder's business

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Anthony Goldcrown was among 200 people waiting to be seen by NHS staff at Barnet Hospital on Monday evening.

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8 hours ago Andy Murray jokes he'll 'sabotage' Novak Djokovic's Australian Open dreams from the inside

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11 hours ago Andy Murray reveals story behind Novak Djokovic coaching call: ‘My wife was surprised’

Murray could not resist the offer of teaming up with the 24-time grand slam champion ahead of the Australian Open

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4 hours ago Next Luton manager odds as Stephen Robinson and Celtic legend among favourites to replace sacked Rob Edwards

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9 hours ago Emma Raducanu handed nightmare Australian Open draw as young Brit gets Nick Kyrgios

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11 hours ago Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic chat that convinced him to become rival's coach – 'I couldn't think of anything worse'

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10 hours ago Andy Murray willing to take whatever Novak Djokovic throws at him in Melbourne

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11 hours ago History made: Habib is 1st Lebanese player in Open era to play in a Grand Slam men's singles draw

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8 hours ago Andy Murray's shock phone call with Novak Djokovic as wife Kim makes feelings clear

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10 hours ago Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of emotion or venting on-court from Novak Djokovic, his new coaching charge, as the two former longtime rivals prepare for their first tournament together on the same team at the Australian Open.“Of course, I’ve thought about it,” said Murray to a group of British tennis journalists on Thursday in Melbourne. “I would think that I’d be one of the people that would maybe hopefully understand that side of things. I know it’s not easy out there, and it’s stressful, and at times he’s going to want to vent towards his team and his box. Provided that he’s giving his best effort and trying as hard as he can, I’m absolutely fine with him expressing himself how he wants.” Continue reading...

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25 hours ago When is Australian Open 2025? Dates, schedule, British players, how to watch, prize money and latest odds

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10 hours ago Scotland's new tennis sensation lands epic first round draw at Australian Open

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11 hours ago Australian Open draw: British debutant Jacob Fearnley handed Nick Kyrgios blockbuster

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12 hours ago Ignore the controversy, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham have made one thing clear

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12 hours ago Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Iga Swiatek

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24 hours ago Two arrested on suspicion of murder after man, 72, died following burglary

Stephen Ridgeway died in hospital a month after he was assaulted in his Somerset home.

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12 hours ago Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek

Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first roundCarlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eightEmma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 26th seed, in a challenging but winnable first-round match at the Australian Open after being unable to compete in the opening week of the season due to a back injury.Since travelling to Melbourne, Raducanu has trained normally on the tournament grounds and has looked in good shape during her public training sessions. On Tuesday, Raducanu competed against the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a practice set on Rod Laver Arena, which she won. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Man found alive after surviving 13 days in Australian bushland eating only two muesli bars

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12 hours ago Rising British star set for blockbuster Australian Open debut against Nick Kyrgios

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33 hours ago The Spin | ‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse

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13 hours ago Coach Murray, Sabalenka bid, Raducanu revival? – Australian Open talking points

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34 hours ago Nick Kyrgios suffers new injury blow to put Australian Open return in doubt

The Australian withdrew from an exhibition match because of an abdominal injury

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13 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Cases involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek make doping a top topic

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35 hours ago Swiss and Danish nationals among three dead in seaplane crash off Australian tourist island

Police say cause of crash under investigation

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13 hours ago Jacob Fearnley sets up blockbuster Australian Open debut against Nick Kyrgios

Emma Raducanu drew a seed while Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic could meet in the quarter-finals.

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39 hours ago A seaplane crashes off an Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others

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40 hours ago Australian government calls for calm after chaos over sunbed civil war

Fuming beachgoers say selfish groups, including families, are breaking an unwritten Aussie code by setting up their cabanas, chairs and towels on the beach first thing in the morning

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19 hours ago Ange Postecoglou shuts down 'mocking' Sky Sports interviewer after Tottenham trophy jab

The Australian boss wasn't having the interview after the clash with Liverpool

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41 hours ago Fresh injury worry puts Nick Kyrgios’s Australian Open return in doubt

The Australian withdrew from an exhibition match on Thursday because of an abdominal injury.

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20 hours ago ESPN’s Stephen A Smith claims Americans can ‘relate’ to Trump ‘talking smack’ about Canada

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25 hours ago Andy Murray to make playing return as Scots tennis hero faces 'pupil' Novak Djokovic

Murray retired from playing last summer but fans will get to see him back in action at the home of the Australian Open

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26 hours ago ‘I’ve been hooked’: scourge of shady line calls baffles Raducanu and others

In world of elite tennis, not everyone believes rivals can be trusted to make fair calls in umpire-free practice sessionsDuring a calm, quiet afternoon in the buildup to Wimbledon last year, the former US Open champion Sloane Stephens was working on her game in a practice set against another player when her opponent’s mood suddenly soured. Stephens prides herself on her integrity and, having contested hundreds of practice matches over the years, she says she always veers on the side of caution when charged with calling her own lines. Only when she is certain there is a clear gap between the ball and line does she call an opponent’s shot out.Halfway through the set, Stephens believed her opponent had missed a second serve and called a double fault. “She thought I cheated her in the practice,” says Stephens, smiling. “I didn’t know this happened [during] the practice. I was like: ‘Second serve out, double fault.’ Apparently, she looked back at her coach in disgust.” Continue reading...

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