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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev into second round
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Monday, 08 February 2021 22:29
World number two Rafael Nadal began his bid for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title with a straight-set victory over Laslo Djere at the Australian Open.The Spaniard did not play in the ATP Cup last week after struggling with a back injury, but he moved well in a 6-3 6-4 6-1 victory over the Serb.He will play Viktor Troicki…
Australian Open: Sofia Kenin starts title defence but Victoria Azarenka loses
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Monday, 08 February 2021 21:11
Defending champion Sofia Kenin made a nervous start to her Australian Open defence, while former winner Victoria Azarenka was knocked out after seeming to struggle with her breathing.American Kenin was in tears before a 7-5 6-4 win over Australian wildcard Maddison Inglis."I felt a little bit [of] pressure," the 22-year-old said. "I obviously am tight. I wasn't there 100% mentally."Meanwhile,…
Australian Open: Heather Watson beats Kristyna Pliskova to reach second round
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Monday, 08 February 2021 21:08
Britain's Heather Watson made a winning start at the Australian Open despite her preparations being limited by a 14-day quarantine in her hotel room.The 28-year-old looked sharp in a 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3) win over Czech Kristyna Pliskova.Watson was one of 72 players who underwent a "hard quarantine" on their arrival in Australia, which left them unable to train outdoors…
Australian Open: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Zverev & Thiem win, Monfils out
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Monday, 08 February 2021 03:44
Novak Djokovic started the defence of his Australian Open title by dropping just six games in a dominant win over France's Jeremy Chardy in Melbourne.The Serbian top seed eased to a 6-3 6-1 6-2 victory to extend his 100% winning record against Chardy to 14 matches.Austrian third seed Dominic Thiem, German sixth seed Alexander Zverev and Australia's Nick Kyrgios also…
Australian Open: Fans back as Grand Slam gets under way in Melbourne
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Monday, 08 February 2021 04:07
Throngs of excited fans walking along the Yarra River in the summer sun turns into a hubbub of noise and colour inside Melbourne Park on the opening day of the Australian Open. In normal times. This year, however, players and fans alike are simply grateful there is even an Australian Open going on at all.Taking place in a country that…
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