Australian Open day one
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the first day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday, all times local (GMT +11):
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Sinner wins at Rod Laver Arena, Rublev gets a scare
Jannik Sinner picked up where he left off in 2023 by easing past Botic van de Zandschulp into the second round of the Australian Open as the year's first Grand Slam got underway a day earlier than usual on Sunday.
Krejcikova edges out Hontama at Australian Open
Czech Barbora Krejcikova was the only former women's Grand Slam winner playing in the day session of the Australian Open and the ninth seed was soon in trouble against Japanese wildcard Mai Hontama on Margaret Court Arena.
Relief for Sakkari after horror Grand Slam streak snapped
MELBOURNE : After first-round exits at the last three Grand Slams, Maria Sakkari said she was relieved to win her opening match at the Australian Open on Sunday, the Greek eighth seed advancing with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Japan's Nao Hibino.
Shaun Marsh, IPL's First Superstar, Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket
Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh on Sunday announced his retirement from professional cricket, with the Melbourne Renegades' fixture against Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League on Wednesday being his last assignment. He joins former Australian skipper Aaron Finch into retirement. Despite starting the season late due to an injury, Marsh accumulating 181 runs in five outings at an average of 45.25 and a strike rate of 138.16. He also hit three half-centuries. Before joining Renegades during the 2019-20 season, he had a lengthy and successful stint with Perth Scorchers between 2011-19, and he also paid tribute to his previous team.
Sinner a Sunday winner, Rublev gets a scare at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Jannik Sinner picked up where he left off in 2023 by easing past Botic van de Zandschulp into the second round of the Australian Open as the year's first Grand Slam got underway a day earlier than usual on Sunday.
Injured Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open
Former world number six Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a foot injury, organisers said on Sunday.
Sinner buoyed by 'Carota Boys' as fan group make Melbourne Park debut
MELBOURNE : Jannik Sinner joked that the "Carota Boys" were slowly upstaging him after the Italian's travelling fan group made their presence felt at the Australian Open for the first time during his opening round victory at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.