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AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 13, 2021
Andy Murray supports restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open
The tennis star expects unvaccinated players to compete at the Australian Open but says he would support moves by local authorities to impose stricter conditions on them.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 25, 2021
Reduced human element turning tennis into esport, says Mats Wilander
As more tournaments around the world opt for electronic line-calling systems instead of human line judges, seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander says tennis is losing its intrigue and personality and is in danger of becoming an esport.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2021
Even Grand Slams feeling financial pinch in 'bubbles,' says ATP chief
Tennis organizers have managed to hold their marquee events despite the pandemic, but arrangements such as charter flights and bio-secure environments have come a cost.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 22, 2021
No. 1 Ash Barty uncertain about schedule as Naomi Osaka gains ground
Australian Ash Barty has provided no clarity about if she will compete regularly on the women's tour amid the COVID-19 pandemic even as Naomi Osaka closes in on the No. 1 ranking after claiming her fourth Grand Slam title on Saturday in Melbourne.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 22, 2021
Novak Djokovic reflects on Australian Open triumph after 'roller-coaster ride'
Novak Djokovic went from 'persona non grata' to a nine-time Australian Open champion.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 20, 2021
Daniil Medvedev: Pressure all on Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final
After giving Stefanos Tsitsipas a semifinal bruising on Friday, Daniil Medvedev fired a mental barb at Novak Djokovic ahead of their Australian Open final, declaring the pressure was all on the Serbian champion's shoulders.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 19, 2021
Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady, with powerful strokes and zero pretense, into Australian Open final
One Australian Open finalist spoke about how intimidating it was to serve against Serena Williams and also volunteered that she was guilty of mindless eating during her mandatory 14-day quarantine. That would be Naomi Osaka, who is 3 for 3 in Grand Slam finals.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 18, 2021
Rafael Nadal's grand ambitions in Australia derailed again
The 34-year-old has now lost in the quarterfinals in consecutive years, having been outplayed by Dominic Thiem in 2020.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 17, 2021
No. 1 Ash Barty upset on home turf in Australian Open quarterfinals
Karolina Muchova was like a different player following a medical timeout in the second set and rallied to secure a place in her first Grand Slam semifinal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 16, 2021
Naomi Osaka to face Serena Williams in Australian Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka has never lost a Grand Slam after making the quarterfinals, and if all goes to plan at the Australian Open, she will be savoring a fourth major triumph before her 24th birthday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 15, 2021
Coach: Serena Williams does not need Grand Slam record to validate career
Mouratoglou said it did not really make sense to compare Williams' record with Court, given 13 of the Australian's Grand Slam titles came before the professional era.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 15, 2021
Injured Novak Djokovic accepts risks of playing through pain at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic says it's a 'gamble' to continue playing at the Australian Open and that his abdominal injury could have an impact on the rest of his season.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 14, 2021
Naomi Osaka so much more than a hardcourt specialist, says coach
Japan's Naomi Osaka has won three of the last five Grand Slams played on hardcourts but the world No. 3 is also more than capable of lifting titles on grass and clay, her coach Wim Fissette said on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 14, 2021
Naomi Osaka fights back from the brink to reach quarterfinals
The world No. 3 saved two match points as she battled for a three-set win against over in-form Garbine Muguruza.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 12, 2021
Players in 'bubble' as Australian Open continues without fans
While the Grand Slam will be able to continue play, fans won't be allowed back at Melbourne Park until at least early next week.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 11, 2021
Death knell sounded for Grand Slam line judges at Australian Open
Human judges were replaced by technology for this year's tournament — a move that has been largely welcomed by players.

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