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Stefanos Tsitsipas: Novak Djokovic is “playing by his own rules” in Australia | Tennis.com

Novak Djokovic is "playing by his own rules and has been doing something that not many players have the guts to go and do.” ?

Stefanos Tsitsipas | Australian Open


The Greek player weighed in on the world No. 1’s ongoing visa drama ahead of the Australian Open.

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Sydney semis: Krejcikova saves seven match points to topple Kontaveit in gripping final-set tiebreaker | Tennis.com

The French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova shook off being handed an opening bagel to reach the Sydney Tennis Classic Final. ?


The French Open champion shook off being handed an opening bagel to reach the final

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Warm & Fuzzy: Emma Raducanu Chats with Michael Kosta

Nothing like Emma Raducanu roasting you in a different language! ?

Michael Kosta WTA l #WarmAndFuzzy

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An all American Affair Coco Gauff vs. Madison Keys face off for a spot in the finals. Stream live → tnns.ch/app Adelaide In...

An all American Affair ??

Coco Gauff vs. Madison Keys face off for a spot in the finals.
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Adelaide International

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BREAKING : Alex Hawke re-cancels Novak Djokovic's Australian visa "on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so" | T...

BREAKING: Novak Djokovic has seen his Australian visa revoked by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke “on health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so.”


The world No. 1's quest for a men's record 21st major looks to be over now.

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Australian Open Women's Preview: With 13 major champions in the field, the possibilities are endless | Tennis.com

There are 13 different Grand Slam winners in the field. ?

Here’s a look at the Australian Open draw, and some thoughts on how it might play out.


We look ahead at a few of them in our bracket breakdown.

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Tennis Channel Live: Andy Murray's Sydney Success

"He likes having a target, he's going to get a lot of targets against Opelka." ?

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Andy Murray | Sydney International - Australian Open Series

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Semifinal Preview: Coco Gauff vs. Madison Keys

Who else is pumped for this all-American clash between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys! ?

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#TCLive

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Novak Djokovic’s Melbourne Misadventures

"If he is taken out of the draw and out of the Country, that has repercussions throughout the draw."

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Expert Picks: Predictions of the Australian Open's champions, sleepers and disappointments | Tennis.com

The Australian Open is just around the corner!

Our picks ?


Raducanu returns to Grand Slam competition; Barty vies for a major in Melbourne; Tiafoe takes on all comers—and more.

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Stat of the Day: Thanasi Kokkinakis reaches second and third ATP semifinals of career in back-to-back weeks | Tennis.com

STAT OF THE DAY ?

Thanasi Kokkinakis has just reached the second and third ATP semifinals of his career in back-to-back weeks.


He also got his biggest win since 2018 this week.

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A matchup you won’t want to miss! Anett Kontaveit vs. Barbora Krejcikova at the Sydney International - Australian Open Series...

A matchup you won’t want to miss! ✨

Anett Kontaveit vs. Barbora Krejcikova at the Sydney International - Australian Open Series.

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Line Calls presented by FanDuel Sportsbook: Barbora Krejcikova vs. Anett Kontaveit, Sydney semifinal | Tennis.com

This Top 10 showdown between World No. 4 Barbora Krejcikova and World No. 7 Anett Kontaveit features two of last year’s biggest surprises. ?


Line Calls presented by FanDuel Sportsbook: Barbora Krejcikova vs. Anett Kontaveit, Sydney semifinal News - Tennis.com

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The three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray reaches his first ATP Tour semifinal since 2019. Tennis Australia

The three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray reaches his first ATP Tour semifinal since 2019. ??

Tennis Australia

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Pandemic surge hits Australian Open: Bernard Tomic's COVID-19 prediction comes true, spectators capped at around 50 percent | Te...

"I know it might not seem like it but this is the start of my return. I'm going to do everything it takes to get back to the top.” ?

- Bernard Tomic


Tomic exited in the first round of qualifying two days ago, saying he likely had the virus. Subsequent testing has now confirmed that's the case.

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Naomi Osaka teams up with TAG Heuer to serve up limited-edition watch | Tennis.com

“Designing a watch is different to designing clothes because you have a much smaller canvas to work with.” ⌚️

- Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ


The four-time Grand Slam winner's exclusive Aquaracer is limited to just 250 pieces.

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Renata Voracova seeks compensation from Tennis Australia, WTA says she "had done nothing wrong" | Tennis.com

“There is all that time, hotels, training for the Grand Slam, the potential prize money... I hope Tennis Australia will do it and we won't have to take steps."

- Renata Voracova


"I hope Tennis Australia will do it and we won't have to take steps," the 38-year-old told Czech newspaper Denik.

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Another day of tennis down under! Matches start at 8:00 pm ET stream live → tnns.ch/app Sydney International - Australian O...

Another day of tennis down under! ??

Matches start at 8:00 pm ET stream live → tnns.ch/app

Sydney International - Australian Open Series l Adelaide International

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Australian Open draws unveiled: Djokovic is in, Barty’s tough road, Medvedev-Kyrgios in round two? | Tennis.com

After an unexpected delay, the 2022 Australian Open draw was finally unveiled on Thursday afternoon in Melbourne Park. ?


Seeking to end a home champion drought, the top women's seed is on a collision course with defending champion Osaka.

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Bublik thanks Tsitsipas for new rest break rules in 2022 season debut | Tennis.com

Thanks Stefanos Tsitsipas! ?

World No. 35 Alexander Bublik sends the Greek his gratitude.


The wry Kazakh delivered an impeccably-timed kudos to the Greek star, who is believed to have inspired the ATP’s decision to crack down on time spent off court during a match.

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