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Australian Open 2023: World number one Iga Swiatek opens with straight-set win
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Monday, 16 January 2023 05:01
World number one Iga Swiatek made a winning start at the Australian Open as she beat German Jule Niemeier in straight sets at Melbourne Park.Three-time major winner Swiatek, who reached the semi-finals last year, won 6-4 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena.The Polish 21-year-old will play Colombian Camila Osorio in round two.There were also victories for third seed Jessica Pegula, sixth…
Australian Open: Quiz on Britons' tennis exploits down under
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Monday, 16 January 2023 00:40
With the Australian Open upon us - and requiring some early mornings to follow it on UK time - we're serving up a quiz to wake you up.How much can you remember about British performances down under? Tackle our questions now.Oops you can't see this activity!To enjoy Newsround at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on.The BBC…
Australian Open: Jack Draper loses to Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Park
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Sunday, 15 January 2023 23:59
British rising star Jack Draper tested Spain's Rafael Nadal before physical issues cost him in a four-set loss in the Australian Open first round.Draper, 21, levelled at one-set each, leading to 22-time major champion Nadal, 36, having a frank discussion with his team before the third set.Top seed Nadal led 4-1 but was still unconvincing as Draper broke back before…
Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios withdraws from home Grand Slam
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Sunday, 15 January 2023 21:52
Home favourite Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open with a knee injury the day before he was scheduled to play his opening match.The Wimbledon runner-up, 27, said he was "devastated" he could not play in Melbourne.Kyrgios, seeded 19th, was set to play Russia's Roman Safiullin on Tuesday.Considered among the favourites to win the title, Kyrgios said he "didn't…
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu beats Tamara Korpatsch in Melbourne
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Sunday, 15 January 2023 18:10
Emma Raducanu made a positive return to court after her injury scare, moving into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-set win.On the opening day in Melbourne, the British number one won 6-3 6-2 against Germany's Tamara Korpatsch.Raducanu, 20, rolled her ankle in Auckland 11 days ago and a beaming smile after sealing victory showed her joy…
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