Tournament boss Craig Tiley played down fears Saturday that injured defending champion Novak Djokovic could pull out of the Australian Open, calling the world number one “resilient and tough”. The …
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Australian Open 2021: Dominic Thiem battles Nick Kyrgios and the vociferous Melbourne crowd to reach last 16 – Sports News , Firstpost
It was not only the points which Kyrgios won but also the errors and faults by Thiem which were cheered by the crowd. Umpire Dumusois had to shout “please” to …
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More than six million people in Victoria, Australia, will enter into a snap lockdown for five days in response to a coronavirus outbreak at a quarantine hotel. The order came …
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MELBOURNE: After playing in front of limited crowds in a boisterous atmosphere in Melbourne, players will return to the ‘new normal’ from Saturday as an eerie silence will descend on …
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Australian Open 2021: Injury-hit Novak Djokovic overcomes Taylor Fritz to reach last 16; Dominic Thiem ousts Nick Kyrgios – Sports News , Firstpost
In the now-empty stadium, a grimacing Djokovic, who needed repeated treatment on an abdominal injury, recovered from losing the third and fourth sets to beat Fritz 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 3-6, …
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Australian Open 2021: Dominic Thiem tames Nick Kyrgios to reach last 16; Aslan Karatsev stuns Diego Schwartzman – Sports News , Firstpost
Kyrgios produced a virtuoso performance in the first two sets, using every trick in the book, including underarm serves and tweeners, as he fed off the energy at a boisterous …
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Australian Open: Dominic Thiem Beats Nick Kyrgios In Five-Set Thriller To Enter Last 16 | Tennis News
Ice-cool Dominic Thiem rallied from two sets down to tame flamboyant Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open Friday in front of a raucous crowd hours before Melbourne goes into coronavirus …
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Authorities have identified 13 new cases tied to an employee of a quarantine hotel in Melbourne, who tested positive for the so-called United Kingdom coronavirus variant on Monday. Five of …
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Australian Open 2021: Alexander Zverev crushes Adrian Mannarino to reach fourth round; Diego Schwartzman ousted – Sports News , Firstpost
Zverev turned in an accomplished performance en route to a routine 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win in just 1hr 43 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. Melbourne: Sixth seed Alexander Zverev crushed Adrian …
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Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev pulled off the biggest shock of this year’s Australian Open when the world number 114 blitzed eighth seed Diego Schwartzman into submission 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 Friday …
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Australian Open 2021: Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev stuns Diego Schwartzman in third round; Osaka, Serena in last 16 – Sports News , Firstpost
The 23-time Grand Slam had 31 unforced errors but wore down the Russian 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in 97 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to set up a fourth-round showdown with …
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Australian Open 2021 to continue without fans, players to compete in biosecure bubble as Melbourne goes into lockdown – Sports News , Firstpost
Premier Daniel Andrews of Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, said the tennis venue would be considered a ‘workplace’ that can continue to function with limited staff. Melbourne: The Australian Open …
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The tennis venue would be considered a “workplace” that can continue to function with limited staff.© AFP The Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne will continue but without fans, despite …
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Australian Open 2021 to continue without fans as Melbourne goes into five-day lockdown after new outbreak – Sports News , Firstpost
Premier Daniel Andrews of Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, said the tennis venue would be considered a ‘workplace’ that can continue to function with limited staff. Melbourne: The Australian Open …
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Rafael Nadal shrugged off any lingering back soreness to storm past qualifier Michael Mmoh on Thursday for the loss of just seven games, brushing off a bizarre incident that saw …
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BBC Studios Inks Deal With Youngest; Australian ‘Survivor’ Gets $3M In Govt Funding; Canneseries Delayed; Discovery+ Madeleine McCann Series — Global Briefs
BBC Studios Inks First-Look Deal With Youngest MediaBBC Studios has signed a first-look distribution deal with entertainment producer Youngest Media, run by former Endemol UK executives David Flynn and Lucas …
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Australian Open: Elina Svitolina Beats Giant-Killer Coco Gauff To Move Into Third Round | Tennis News
Elina Svitolina’s experience came to the fore on Thursday against teenage sensation Coco Gauff, as the world number five eyes a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The …
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Australian Open 2021: Kenin’s title defence ends early; Barty, Pliskova advance, Tsitsipas survives five-setter – Sports News , Firstpost
Delivering 10 aces, Kanepi powered her way past the No. 4-seeded Kenin, overwhelming the 2020 champion 6-3, 6-2 in just 64 minutes Sofia Kenin knew this would be a tough …
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VCT-W vs NSW-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, Injury Update– Australian Women’s ODD 2021
VCT-W vs NSW-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, Injury Update of Australian Women’s ODD match between Victoria and New South Wales. The next match …
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With the Australian Open having begun on February 8, the Grand Slam has sprung many surprises including the departure of defending champion Sofia Kenin. Meanwhile, home favourite Nick Kyrgios had …
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Australian Open 2021: Sofia Kenin’s title defence ends in second round; Ashleigh Barty, Karolina Pliskova advance – Sports News , Firstpost
Sofia Kenin’s first Grand Slam title defence came to an end 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Kaia Kanepi in the second round. Sofia Kenin knew this would be a tough test …
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Australian Open 2021: From depression to playing in Grand Slam, Rebecca Marino aims to ‘inspire’ with comeback – Sports News , Firstpost
Marino was ranked 38 a decade ago before retiring in 2013 due to depression, which was compounded by cruel attacks on social media. Rebecca Marino serves to Kimberly Birrell during …
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Naomi Osaka won her Australian Open 2nd round match in just over an hour.© AFP Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka thwarted Caroline Garcia on Wednesday with an effortless straight sets victory, …
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Australian Open 2021 Day 3: Novak Djokovic edges past resilient Frances Tiafoe to enter third round
Australian Open 2021 Day 3 -Novak Djokovic edges past Frances Tiafoe to enter third round: World no. 1 Novak Djokovic faced stiff competition from Frances Tiafoe in the second round …
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Australian Open 2021: ‘Just not feasible,’ Tennys Sandgren slams Grand Slam preparations after early exit – Sports News , Firstpost
Tennys Sandgren lashed out at the ‘joke’ preparations for a tournament that has seen a host of big names who were forced into hard lockdown crash out early. Tennys Sandgren …
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ATP Challenger Biella: Andy Murray begins season with win at second-tier Challenger event, 16,000km away from Australian Open – Sports News , Firstpost
Three-time Major winner Murray, now ranked 124 after battling a pelvic injury which had compromised his attempts to rebuild his career after hip surgery, only played seven official matches in …