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Andy Murray column: Australian Open return & Cristiano Ronaldo-style celebrations
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 21:41
Britain's Andy Murray is back at the Australian Open and back as a BBC Sport columnist. The 34-year-old former world number one talks about his thrilling five-set win against Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili in round one and blocking out Cristiano Ronaldo-style 'Siuuuu' celebrations from the fans.Three years ago in Melbourne I thought I had potentially played the last match of my…
Australian Open: Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios & Liam Broady on John Cain Arena
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 07:25
What's it like walking out to face Nick Kyrgios on his favourite court at the Australian Open?"Absolutely awful" is how Britain's Liam Broady describes it.Broady lost his first-round match 6-4 6-4 6-3 to home favourite Kyrgios on the rowdy John Cain Arena.Kyrgios has often described the venue - which is nicknamed 'the people's court'external-link - as his favourite to play…
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu 'loves the energy' in Melbourne
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 07:17
Emma Raducanu says she "loves the energy" at the Australian Open after earning her first win at the opening Grand Slam of the season.Raducanu received plenty of support by excited fans who watched the US Open champion wrap up victory on Margaret Court Arena just before midnight."To get this win means a lot," the 17th seed told BBC Sport."I try…
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu beats Sloane Stephens on Melbourne debut
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 06:21
Britain's Emma Raducanu showed quality and resilience to beat American Sloane Stephens in three sets for a spot in the Australian Open second round.On her senior debut in Melbourne, the US Open champion won 6-0 2-6 6-1 against Stephens, another previous winner in New York.Raducanu, seeded 17th, was sharp as she wrapped up the first set in 17 minutes before…
Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 01:04
Tennis Australia said it "deeply regrets" the impact the Novak Djokovic deportation saga had on players at the Australian Open.The tournament organisers acknowledged there were "lessons to learn".World number one Djokovic, who has not had a Covid-19 vaccine, was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay.Tennis Australia said it respected the court's decision and…
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