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ABC Tennis news
Djokovic sets up blockbuster Australian Open final with 'greatest rival' Nadal
It will be a men's final the Australian Open deserves, with Novak Djokovic booking a meeting with Rafael Nadal in emphatic fashion via a straight-sets win over Lucas Pouille.
Samantha Stosur wins Australian Open doubles title with Zhang Shuai
Samantha Stosur is an Australian Open champion once more, teaming with Zhang Shuai to win the women's doubles on Rod Laver Arena.
'I'm tan. It's pretty obvious': Osaka responds to 'whitewashing' cartoon
Naomi Osaka says she does not believe one of her sponsors intended to "whitewash" her in an advertising campaign, but hopes they will consult her in future.
Nadal pummels Tsitsipas to march into Australian Open final
Rafael Nadal thrashes rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas on his way to a fifth appearance in an Australian Open final, where he may face his long-time rival Novak Djokovic.
Anna Wintour calls for Margaret Court Arena to be renamed over her SSM stance
Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour uses a speech at an Australian Open event to call for the Margaret Court Arena to be renamed in light of the tennis star's opposition to same-sex marriage.
Kvitova makes first Grand Slam tournament final since stabbing, will play Osaka
Petra Kvitova thought she may never play tennis again after being stabbed in a vicious home invasion, but she now finds herself in the Australian Open final where she will face Naomi Osaka.
Kvitova makes first Grand Slam tournament final since stabbing
Petra Kvitova thought she may never play tennis again after being stabbed in a vicious home invasion, but she now finds herself in the Australian Open final.
'These guys are heroes to me': Novak Djokovic inspired by wheelchair tennis players
Novak Djokovic is a hero to many but the world number one himself looks up to wheelchair tennis players such as Australia's Dylan Alcott.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka 'whitewashed' by cartoonists for second time
Japanese noodle company Nissin apologises for "whitewashing" Australian Open semi-finalist Naomi Osaka in a cartoon advertisement, as the half-Haitian, half-Japanese tennis star unwittingly becomes embroiled in another racism controversy.
Leg injury forces Nishikori out of Australian Open against Djokovic
Number one seed Novak Djokovic gets a boost as he seeks a record seventh Australian Open title after an injured Kei Nishikori is forced to retire in the second set of their quarter-final.
Serena Williams says she didn't choke in stunning Australian Open upset
Serena Williams offers no excuses for her failure to close out her Australian Open quarter-final against Karolina Pliskova, instead choosing to praise the performance of her Czech opponent.
Williams loses three-set thriller after having match point at 5-1
After squandering four match points, losing six straight games and rolling her ankle, Serena Williams makes a shock departure from the Australian Open quarter-finals in a three-set loss to Karolina Pliskova.
Barty-beater Kvitova in four-way battle to become new number one
Ash Barty celebrates her Australian Open run rather than moping after her quarter-final loss, while her conquerer Petra Kvitova enters a four-way shoot-out for the number one ranking.
Old guard versus next gen in Aus Open semi with Nadal to take on Tsitsipas
Rafael Nadal reaches the semi-finals of the Australian Open and standing in his way of making the tournament decider is Roger Federer's conqueror, Stefanos Tsitsipas.
'Hungry' Barty driven to achieve success at majors after Australian Open showing
After her Australian Open campaign came to end in the quarter-finals, Ashleigh Barty is even more determined to achieve success at the majors in the future.
Kvitova sheds 'happy tears' as she reflects on her remarkable comeback
After breaking down in tears following her Australian Open quarter-final win, Petra Kvitova describes her joy as she continues her "second career" in the wake of a horrific home invasion just over two years ago.
Kvitova breaks down in tears after Australian Open quarter-final win over Barty
Petra Kvitova breaks down in tears following her win over Ashleigh Barty in the Australian Open quarter-finals, as she reflects on her comeback to tennis following a horrific home invasion in late 2016.
Live: Ash Barty loses first set to Petra Kvitova in Australian Open quarter-final
Petra Kvitova races through the first set 6-1 against Ashleigh Barty in their Australian Open quarter-final. Follow the action in our live blog.
Tsitsipas backs up Federer upset with gritty win over Bautista Agut at Australian Open
Playing less than 48 hours after his stunning victory over Roger Federer, Stefanos Tsitsipas continues his winning run at the Australian Open, although it was never easy against the plucky Roberto Bautista Agut.
Carreno Busta booed out of arena after contentious ruling prompts on-court meltdown
Footage shows the Spaniard slamming his bag down and screaming at the umpire before storming out of the arena after a contentious point ruling brought an end to five hours and five sets of tennis and clinched eighth seed Kei Nishikori's spot in the quarter-finals.
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