Tennis
Nick Kyrgios' warm-up match with Novak Djokovic sells out in 58 minutes
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Tuesday, 10 January 2023 06:41
Nick Kyrgios had a dig at his critics after his warm-up match against Novak Djokovic in Melbourne on Friday sold out in 58 minutes.The controversial Australian will play the Serb in a repeat of last year's Wimbledon final in a fundraiser on Rod Laver Arena before the Australian Open."Wow Nick Kyrgios is bad for the sport! Wow what a disgrace,…
The rise of pickleball & padel: helping tennis or threatening its existence?
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Tuesday, 10 January 2023 03:52
Venice Beach, Los Angeles.The bohemian 'burb where seminal rock band The Doors lit their fire in the 1960s. Home to the bodybuilding boardwalk where Arnold Schwarzenegger began lifting his way towards superstardom in the 1970s. It is an area which has always been seen as radical and unruly.Now, nestled next to the Arnie-inspired weightlifters at Muscle Beach, among the thrift…
Australian Open qualifying: Wins for Katie Boulter, Lily Miyazaki and Jodie Burrage
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Tuesday, 10 January 2023 01:01
Katie Boulter was among three Britons to win on Tuesday in the first round of qualifying for next week's Australian Open but Liam Broady lost in Melbourne.Boulter edged out American Caroline Dolehide 6-3 3-6 7-6 (10-5).Lily Miyazaki beat American Hailey Baptiste 6-4 7-5, with Jodie Burrage easing past Elysia Bolton of Australia 6-2 6-4.But Broady was defeated 6-3 6-7 (4-7)…
Australian Open: Players can compete if they have Covid-19
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Sunday, 08 January 2023 23:26
Players at the Australian Open will not need to take Covid-19 tests and could play if they have the virus."We just wanted to follow what's currently in the community," tournament director Craig Tiley said."We have gone a step further by making a recommendation around staying away when you're ill."Last year players had to test daily and isolate if positive and…
Heather Watson: Briton loses in Australian Open qualifying
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Monday, 09 January 2023 04:41
Heather Watson was among three Britons beaten in the first round of qualifying for next week's Australian Open.The British number five lost 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 to Spanish world number 145 Aliona Bolsova as she failed to reach the main draw for the first time since 2011.Watson, 30, who reached the Wimbledon fourth round last year, has now failed to qualify…
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