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Ash Barty and Emerson Jones.
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Darren Walton

Aussie super-coach reveals why Emerson could be better than Barty

David Taylor is hailing 16-year-old Queenslander Emerson Jones as the most naturally talented player he's ever worked with.

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Marketa Vondrousova has been forced to withdraw with injury.
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Harrison Reid

Aus Open contender withdraws hours before first match: ‘Terrible news’

The Wimbledon champion is ‘heartbroken' but had no choice because ‘health comes first’.

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Sonay Kartal gave up on the point, having heard a line call on the serve.
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Glenn Valencich

Aus Open debutant robbed in ‘weird’ moment: ‘What are the chances?’

‘What is going on there? That’s surprised everybody.’

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Daria Saville suffered a defeat from 3-1 up in the final set.
Tennis
Callum Godde and Melissa Woods

Devastating scenes as Aussies collapse to defeat after midnight

A popular veteran wobbled on serve and coughed up a final-set lead while another local hope fell even harder.

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Aryna Sabalenka produced a live version of one of her TikTok videos.
Tennis
Harrison Reid

World No.1 agrees to ‘viral idea’ during post-match interview

Aryna Sabalenka said yes in front of a packed Rod Laver Arena crowd, but only on one condition.

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Wet weather halted play just one hour into the Australian Open.
Tennis
John Salvado

Australian Open forced to take action one hour into opening day

Organisers issued a brief statement they’d hoped to avoid on the historic Sunday start.

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Emma Raducanu has revealed she refused treatment on her insect bites over doping fears.
Tennis
Ben Sutton

Grand slam champ refuses treatment for nasty insect bites

The tennis star is going to ‘tough it out’ with one big fear hanging over her hand.

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Jannik Sinner's doping hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport will be heard in April. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Tennis
Ian Chadband

‘Shady’ detail called out as date set for Sinner’s doping hearing

The world No.1 is facing a potential two-year ban.

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Jannik Sinner has refused to be drawn into comments from Nick Kyrgios.
Tennis
Ben Sutton

Jannik Sinner finally responds to Nick Kyrgios criticism

The world No.1 has been copping it since he twice tested positive for an anabolic steroid.

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Novak Djokovic
Tennis
Harrison Reid

Novak Djokovic makes explosive ‘poisoning’ claims in Australia

The 24-time grand slam champion was treated by an ‘emergency medical team’ after a horrific find in toxicology tests.

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Destanee Aiava was overcome with emotion after winning through to the main draw.
Tennis
Melissa Woods

Emotions spill over after incredible Australian Open moment

The 24-year-old Aussie went straight over to embrace her mum in the stands.

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Alex de Minaur has drawn big-serving Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Open. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Tennis
Darren Walton

Alex De Minaur earns prickly Australian Open draw

Alex de Minaur will have his work cut out early at the Australian Open after drawing dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in round one at Melbourne Park.

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Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts during a practice session on Thursday.
Tennis
Ben McClellan

Best sign yet Kyrgios will play in Aus Open

It’s the sight Aussie tennis fans have been waiting to see - Nick Kyrgios at Melbourne Park hitting tennis balls.

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