Tennis
Raducanu to face Rogers at Australian Open
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 20:05
Defending champion Djokovic, who is aiming for a record-extending 11th men's singles title and a 25th major overall, starts against a qualifier or lucky loser. Spain's Alcaraz, who missed last year's event with a hamstring injury, will face French veteran Richard Gasquet in the first round.In a women's draw stacked with notable match-ups, top seed Iga Swiatek starts against 2020…
New rules introduced to prevent late finishes
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 00:01
New rules have been introduced which should prevent matches running after 11pm on both the ATP and WTA Tours.The tours have announced no more than five matches per day should be scheduled on each court.It is an attempt to reduce persistent late finishes, which the tours say "negatively impact players and fans".In February 2022 in Acapulco, Germany's Alexander Zverev beat…
Crawford has 'chills' in winning start to GB switch
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 01:26
Oliver Crawford's first match under the British flag delivered a notable career landmark: his first ever win at a Grand Slam tournament.The 24-year-old, who was born in South Carolina to two parents from Birmingham, switched his nationality from the United States last week.In his first match for Britain, Crawford beat Ilya Ivashka in three sets to reach the second round…
Norrie wins but Raducanu to miss another exhibition
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024 07:39
British number one Cameron Norrie made a winning start at the Auckland Classic and Jack Draper produced a stunning comeback to progress in Adelaide.Norrie, runner-up last year in the city where he grew up, defeated Frenchman Luca Van Assche 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-1.Draper survived two match points to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets - but Dan Evans lost to…
GB's Evans wins on return from injury in Adelaide
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Tuesday, 09 January 2024 04:52
British number two Dan Evans impressed on his return from injury by beating Australian Rinky Hijikata in straight sets at the Adelaide International.Competing for the first time since tearing his calf at the Vienna Open in October, he won 6-3 6-4 to set up a last-16 match against Alexander Bublik.At the Australian Open, Britons Billy Harris and Ryan Peniston progressed…
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