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Lehecka fights back to deny Draper first ATP title
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Saturday, 13 January 2024 03:35
Watch highlights as Jiri Lehecka fights back from a set down to beat a frustrated Jack Draper 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Adelaide International final, denying the Briton his first ATP title.READ MORE: Draper misses out again on first ATP titleAvailable to UK users only. There is no commentary on this video.
Sabalenka starts title defence with 53-minute win
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Sunday, 14 January 2024 06:36
Sakkari, who will face Russian Elina Avanesyan in the second round, endured a difficult 2023 with early exits at all four majors, her best result at a Grand Slam coming in Melbourne where she reached the third round.But she managed to squash any nerves with a dominant performance against Hibino, cruising to victory without dropping a point on her first…
Sinner says carrot-clad fans root of 'extra belief'
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Sunday, 14 January 2024 02:20
Italian Jannik Sinner said his carrot-dressed fans give him "extra belief" after he made a winning start to his Australian Open campaign.The 22-year-old fourth seed was cheered on by the 'Carota Boys' in his 6-4 7-5 6-3 win over the Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp at Melbourne Park.The group dress as carrots after seeing Sinner eat one at a changeover…
'Panic stations' in Burrage's Australian Open loss
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Sunday, 14 January 2024 00:02
Receiving direct entry into the main draw in Melbourne for the first time was indicative of Burrage's improved form over the past year.But the manner in which the 24-year-old unravelled against Korpatsch illustrated the work she needs to do to achieve this season's goal of cementing a place in the world's top 100.The afternoon had started well for Burrage. Returning…
'Like playing myself' - Djokovic tested by qualifier
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Sunday, 14 January 2024 06:48
Djokovic, who could achieve a record 25th Grand Slam singles title this month, later said he had felt "under the weather".While the Serb will face Alexei Popyrin or Marc Polmans in the second round, Prizmic - crowned French Open boys' champion last year - has a bright future ahead on the evidence of his breakthrough performance on Rod Laver Arena.Sunday's…
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