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Fritz critical of fans being ordered to leave Australian Open

"I mean, to be honest, like, completely honest, it's absolutely ridiculous that at a Grand Slam match we're asked to leave the court for 10 minutes in the middle of the match, like, in the middle of the fourth set."
I understand the fact that Victoria is going back into lockdown and people have to go. If that's the case.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 08:59pm

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Djokovic survives to fight another day after injury scare

The eight-time champion looked in serious trouble when an injury sustained to his right side at 1-1 in the third set.
I don't have a great experience with tears in terms of continuing so it's in the clouds whether I step out on the court in two days, hopefully God willing I can play.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

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Zverev blasts past Mannarino into Australian Open fourth round

Zverev is looking to become the youngest Grand Slam singles champion since Novak Djokovic won the title at Melbourne Park in 2011.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 12:40pm

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Djokovic passes Tiafoe test, Serena sublime at Australian Open

Djokovic was given a stern examination by America's Frances Tiafoe and dropped his first set of the tournament before recovering to win 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 05:00pm

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Djokovic survives Tiafoe scare to stay in Australian Open hunt

The Serb moved up a level in the third set, but so did Tiafoe as they traded blows until too many unforced errors ensured Djokovic took the set.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 01:00pm

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Serena continues Slam record bid, Djokovic gears up for Tiafoe test

American Williams has been stuck on 23 majors since triumphing at Melbourne Park in 2017, losing four Grand Slam finals since to remain one short of Margaret Court's record.
I felt really comfortable in the tournament leading up to this just a couple days ago when I was playing.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 11:31pm

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'Strange cat': Kyrgios returns serve in Djokovic feud

"I actually do a lot off the court," he said.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 10:15am

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Djokovic serves up masterclass on favourite court

Having come through two weeks of quarantine in Adelaide, and a brief but damaging spat with his hosts over the terms of the isolation.
Djokovic has won eight of his 17 major titles on Melbourne Park's main showcourt and, even with a smaller crowd than usual.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

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Djokovic imperious as Covid-delayed Australian Open finally underway

Serena, Osaka and Halep also enjoyed convincing wins as the tournament finally got underway in front of limited crowds after a troubled build-up.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

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US Open champion Thiem clears Kazakh hurdle

Kukushkin, 33, had lost his opening-round match at Melbourne on 11 of his previous 12 appearances.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:01pm

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Delayed Australian Open tennis Grand Slam begins

Japan's Naomi Osaka, the third seed, struck the first serve of the tournament on Rod Laver Arena against Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 10:08am

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Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Yet, for once, Djokovic may hear the rumbling of hooves as the likes of Austrian Dominic Thiem and Germany's Alexander Zverev look to storm the fortress.
Djokovic won his eighth Australian Open title last year and finished the COVID-19 pandemic-blighted 2020 season with the top ranking for a sixth year.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 05:40pm

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Djokovic keeps Serbia alive as Spain reach ATP Cup semis

The winners will join Spain, Russia and Italy in the semi-finals.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 11:29am

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Fired-up Djokovic makes perfect start, Nadal pulls out with sore back

The pair beat Shapovalov and Milos Raonic 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) as defending champions Serbia took the Group A tie against Canada 2-1.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

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US Open champion Thiem determined to repeat 2020 success

After a year of playing in front of mostly empty stadiums due to Covid-19, he is also looking forward to some atmosphere, with up to 30,000 spectators allowed each day at the Australian Open.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 02:44pm

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Osaka, Djokovic, Nadal keen to be at Olympics but virus a big concern

World number two Rafael Nadal echoed Osaka's sentiments and hoped to play, but said health experts should have the final say.

Published 31 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

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Injured Djokovic pulls out of Adelaide exhibition

Djokovic earlier told reporters he had taken a walk in a park to celebrate his release from the 14 days of quarantine players coming from overseas were obliged to undergo to play in Australia.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 11:08am

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Nadal, Serena support strict COVID-19 protocols in Australia

"It's super, super strict, but it's really good," she said on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 02:31pm

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Nadal takes veiled swipe at Djokovic over quarantine complaints

It sparked mutterings about preferential treatment, and Nadal admitted it had been smoother sailing.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 12:46pm

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Djokovic hits back at criticism over Australian Open quarantine stance

Djokovic reportedly asked for reduced isolation periods and having players in hard quarantine moved to "private houses with tennis courts", drawing a backlash from Australians.
My good intentions for my fellow competitors in Melbourne have been misconstrued as being selfish, difficult and ungrateful.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 08:37pm

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Kyrgios slams 'tool' Djokovic as Australian Open tensions run high

Djokovic's actions around the tournament are being closely watched, in part due to his seeming nonchalance about the virus in the past.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 09:35am

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Kenin ready to seek Djokovic's advice in Australian Open defence

Kenin won her maiden Grand Slam in Melbourne last year which set the American on course to break into the top 10 and claim the WTA Player of the Year award.
I definitely think I can talk to Novak... I think that will be helpful since we're both defending champions.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 07:02pm

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Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council elections

"The PTPA has made it clear it does not intend to be combative, it is unclear how the ATP will view the association in the future," Djokovic said.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 10:47am

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Djokovic says no pressure as he bids for sixth ATP Finals crown

Coming into the tournament knowing I already clinched the year-end number one releases some of the pressure.
"I really want to win every single match that I get to play and try to get my hands on the trophy... I want this trophy as much as anyone here.

Published 14 Nov, 2020 06:27pm

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Djokovic leads cast as London bids farewell to ATP Finals

The ATP's blue-riband event has proved a huge success since it switched to London's cavernous O2 Arena in 2009,
Players must live in a strict 'bubble' and even line judges will be missing, replaced by the Hawk-eye live system used recently at the US Open.

Published 12 Nov, 2020 06:17pm

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Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Nadal, ranked second, was the only player who had a chance to stop the Serbian from finishing as the top-ranked player in 2020..
"Pete was somebody I looked up to when I was growing up, so to match his record is a dream come true" Djokovic said.

Published 07 Nov, 2020 06:36pm

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Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

"It was definitely closer than the score suggests," Djokovic, who has bounced back strongly from the ignominy of being defaulted at the US Open.
This time it was a completely innocent accident and Djokovic apologised and moments later broke serve after a gruelling 10-minute game.

Published 06 Oct, 2020 01:12am

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Djokovic sweeps past Galan into last 16

The 33-year-old was rarely extended by his 153rd-ranked opponent and even found time to double up as a court sweeper when the match was briefly interrupted by rain.
The 33-year-old Serb won the first set in 28 minutes and when he broke for a 2-0 lead in the second set a rare 'triple bagel' looked a possibility.

Published 04 Oct, 2020 01:07am

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Djokovic primed for deep run in Paris

In his first Grand Slam match since being disqualified from the US Open this month for inadvertently hitting a line judge with a ball.
I actually enjoyed myself on the court today. I think I played really well," Djokovic, who was on his best behaviour throughout, told reporters.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 01:05am

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Djokovic seeks French Open redemption after New York fiasco

"I had to accept it and move on. Of course, it was a shock for me and a lot of people," Djokovic told.
I don't want to sound arrogant. I am very satisfied and pleased to win a title. I know I still have a couple of gears.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 01:19am