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Vika calms the waters of discontent

Victoria Azarenka added a voice of reason to the clamour surrounding the 72 players in hard lockdown in Melbourne on Tuesday, asking everyone to to show patience amid criticism of the quarantine conditions.

Cornet apologises as Dojokovic is told ‘No’

France’s Alizé Cornet has apologised for the comments she made on social media about the ‘insane’ Australian Open quarantine arrangements, calling them tactless, while requests to ease restrictions by Novak Djokovic have been knocked back.

Players complaining in hard lockdown

Normally cosseted tennis players are complaining Down Under because of the quarantine conditions they are enduring in Melbourne ahead of the Australian swing.

Barty gets a head start

Ash Barty, the WTA World No 1, relocated to Melbourne when Brisbane announced a sudden three-day lockdown after a confirmed COVID-19 case on 8 January and took advantage to practise at Rod Laver Arena before it was locked down.

TA under fire…

Tennis Australia is under fire for apparently allowing provisionally suspended Dayana Yastremska to board a charter flight to Melbourne for the Australian swing.

AO Casualty: Madison Keys tests positive

As concerns grow over Andy Murray’s participation at the Australian Open after he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, Madison Keys announced on Thursday that she too has the virus and will not be playing in Melbourne.

No preferential treatment for Murray

On the day that players start arriving down under to undergo a fortnight’s quarantine before competing in the Australian Open, Andy Murray learns that his chances of joining them in Melbourne are slim following comments from the Victorian state health minister Martin...

Murray may miss Aussie Open!

Reports are emerging that Andy Murray has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently isolating in his home in Surrey.

16 women qualify for AO in Melbourne

With the final round of qualifying completed on Wednesday in Dubai, the 16 women who have won through to places in the main draw in Melbourne have been determined, with Britain’s Francesca Jones in the mix alongside the likes of veteran Tsvetana Pironkova and teenager...

Hurkatcz downs Korda for Delray Beach title

Hubert Hurkatcz dashed Sebastian Korda’s hopes of winning his first ATP Title when he won after 68-minutes, the Delray Beach Open 6-3 6-3 on Wednesday.

Australian Open still causing concern

Australian Open

Australian Open still causing concern

by Henry Wancke | Nov 19, 2020 | Australian Open

As the 2020 season draws to an end, players and fans are looking ahead to next year with the hope of seeing the two tours settling down into...

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Medvedev stuns Djokovic

ATP Tour

Medvedev stuns Djokovic

by Henry Wancke | Nov 19, 2020 | ATP Tour

Novak Djokovic looked to be a shoe-in for this year’s Nitto ATP Finals but the challenge from the ‘next generation’ is getting stronger for,...

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Medvedev conquers Paris

ATP Tour

Medvedev conquers Paris

by Henry Wancke | Nov 9, 2020 | ATP Tour

Daniil Medvedev claimed the Rolex Paris Masters title with a three set victory over his rival Alexander Zverev which sets him up well for the...

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Zverev bounces Nadal out of Paris

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Zverev bounces Nadal out of Paris

by Henry Wancke | Nov 8, 2020 | ATP Tour

Rafa Nadal suffered a semi-final loss at this year’s Rolex Paris Masters as his lack of success on indoor hard courts continues and the Paris...

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Rafa keeps on track for a first in Paris

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Rafa keeps on track for a first in Paris

by Henry Wancke | Nov 7, 2020 | ATP Tour

The semi-final line-up for the Rolex Paris Masers title features three of the top four seeds wit the 10th seed making up the last...

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Wawrinka removes Rublev from the Paris field

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Wawrinka removes Rublev from the Paris field

by Henry Wancke | Nov 6, 2020 | ATP Tour

Stan Wawrinka brought Andrey Rublev’s successful 11-match run to an end by defeating the Russian fifth seed 1-6 6-4 6-3 to make the...

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