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AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 29, 2023
Big risks and big rewards for Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open
The Belarusian put her name on the trophy and secured her first Grand Slam women’s singles title with a brilliant and bold performance.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 28, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam crown
An emotional Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first major title.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 27, 2023
Stefanos Tsitsipas beats gutsy Karen Khachanov to reach first Australian Open final
Winning his first Grand Slam crown this weekend would see Tsitsipas take the No. 1 one spot from Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 27, 2023
Australian Open women’s final will be all strength and power
There will be a first-time champion at Melbourne Park, and there will be no shortage of full-cut, high-velocity tennis along the way.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023
Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban
With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 25, 2023
American men 'push each other' to tennis resurgence at Australian Open
The last time three American men reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal was the 2005 U.S. Open, led by Andre Agassi, James Blake and Robby Ginepri.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2023
For some players at the Australian Open, no spotlight is no problem
In tennis, there is a long history of success and exposure crushing champions or sucking the joy out of them.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 23, 2023
Tsitsipas battles into Australian Open quarterfinals in a day of upsets
Tournament is the first Grand Slam in the Open era to lose the top two seeds in the men's and women's draws before the quarterfinals.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 22, 2023
Nick Kyrgios' absence has Australian Open fans worshipping 'Demon'
Home fans at the Australian Open don't have the temperamental but talented Nick Kyrgios to roar on — but they do have a "Demon."
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 22, 2023
Novak Djokovic says 'every season counts' as he reaches last 16
The Serb's gutsy win inched him nearer to a 10th Australian Open title and record-tying 22 Grand Slam crowns.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 20, 2023
Andy Murray's epic late finish defended by Australian Open boss
Veteran Andy Murray battled through a five-set epic against home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis which ended at 4:05 a.m. to reach the third round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 19, 2023
Ruud beaten as Australian Open loses another top seed
Ruud's early exit left the tournament without its top two seeds in week one after Nadal's shock loss on the same court Wednesday to another American in Mackenzie McDonald.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2023
Gauff edges Raducanu in titanic tussle at Australian Open
Enjoying a seven-match winning streak in 2023, Gauff is eyeing her first major after reaching her first Grand Slam final last year.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2023
Defending champion Nadal crashes out of Australian Open in major upset
The Spanish 36-year-old, who was struggling with what appeared to be a hip injury, fell 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 to American Mackenzie McDonald at Rod Laver Arena.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic feels the love during dominant opening victory
Watched on by his parents and brother, the fourth seed also extended his run without a defeat on Australian soil to 35 matches.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 17, 2023
Andy Murray turns back the clock to win five-set epic
Murray will play the winner of Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis and Italian veteran Fabio Fognini for a place in the third round.

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