33 h. ago Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer record while reaching Australian Open milestone

Djokovic’s dominant win over Pedro Martinez followed victories for Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff on day two

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35 h. ago Djokovic v Martinez live: Australian Open latest score updates as Djokovic begins bid and equals Federer record

Djokovic is in action following wins for Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova and Daniil Medvedev on Monday

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37 h. ago Coco Gauff overcomes serving woes to reach Australian Open second round

Coco Gauff recorded six double faults in the first set of her opening round match at the Australian Open

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37 h. ago Djokovic v Martinez live: Australian Open latest score updates as Djokovic begins bid for record title

Djokovic is in action following wins for Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova and Daniil Medvedev on Monday

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51 h. ago Roger Federer still hasn't acted on Coco Gauff's public plea at Australian Open

Roger Federer has not yet taken heed of Coco Gauff's public plea

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4 d. ago Coco Gauff leads calls for Grand Slam prize money to be increased further

It comes after the largest prize money hike in the Australian Open’s history

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4 d. ago Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1

The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder

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5 d. ago Ranking Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open opponents — from Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, to herself

The World No 1 has a dominant record at the hard-court grand slams and is aiming for a third Australian Open in four years, but her list of rivals is growing

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6 d. ago Amateur stuns pros to win One Point Slam and A$1m in boost for Australian Open

TikTokification of the sport brings in crowds with Tennis Australia as big a winner as new millionaireA 29-year-old tennis coach from Sydney won the inaugural One Point Slam at the Australian Open and its A$1m prize on Wednesday, after upstaging a field which included Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff.It is Tennis Australia, however, which won the jackpot, after the new concept – despite its near three-hour duration, often confusing format and awkward exchanges between players – attracted a full house to Rod Laver Arena during opening week as organisers look at non-traditional ways to attract fans to Melbourne Park. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Manchester United to bid £30m for Marcos Llorente?

Today’s rumours are misty-eyedThe fun has only just begun at Old Trafford where Michael Carrick will become the head coach until the end of the season. As someone who knows a thing or two about central midfielders, Carrick will immediately realise Manchester United are desperately in need of one. Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves is on the radar, as is Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente. The 30-year-old is valued at £30m, leaving Jason Wilcox and chums plenty to ponder.There are, supposedly, admirers of Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic at United but if they really want to acquire the centre-back’s services they will need to overcome competing interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Coco Gauff extends winning streak over Iga Swiatek but Poland advance at United Cup

Gauff has now won eight consecutive sets against Swiatek after losing 11 of her first 12 matches against her

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1 week ago Coco Gauff beats Iga Swiatek but Poland best US to reach United Cup final

Gaudff beats Swiatek 6-4, 6-2 but loses in doublesSabalenka into Brisbane final; Alcaraz beats Sinner in exhibitionA statement victory for Coco Gauff over her great rival Iga Swiatek proved to be insufficient to the American’s hopes of leading her team into the final of the United Cup as Poland showed their depth in an excellent team performance to close out a 2-1 win over the United States.The Polish team, who finished runners-up to the US last year, exacted their revenge courtesy of the doubles specialists Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa, who maintained their unbeaten run in the competition by defeating Christian Harrison and Gauff 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) in the decisive third rubber. Poland face Switzerland in the final on Sunday after the Swiss defeated Belgium 2-1. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Coco Gauff clarifies stance over US tennis fans being ‘the worst’

Her teammate Taylor Fritz also offered his support, saying ‘people always wanna take things in the worst possible way’

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3 w. ago Police confirm mum and two children dead in Boxing Day blaze after dad's desperate rescue attempt

The children's father - a service police officer - desperately tried to save his family but was overcome by the blaze

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