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Ruthless Swiatek leads charge into Australian Open last 16

The Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were also big winners, ensuring that normal order was resumed on day five at Melbourne Park following the shocks of a day earlier. World number two Ons Jabeur was the biggest casualty in the women's draw on Thursday, while the men's field has lost its top two seeds in Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud. Hot favourite Swiatek, a three-time major winner but chasing a first Australian Open title, swatted aside qualifier Cristina Bucsa of Spain 6-0, 6-1.

Murray's epic 4am finish defended by Australian Open boss

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley insisted on Friday there was "no need" to alter scheduling at the tournament despite stinging criticism after the second latest match finish at a Grand Slam.

MCC clarifies 'Mankad rule' after Zampa row

Cricket's rulebook chiefs said on Thursday they had clarified the law covering non-strikers being run out by a bowler to avoid the "ambiguity" stirred up by a recent incident involving Australia's Adam Zampa in the domestic T20 Big Bash League.

Wallabies star Beale arrested over alleged sexual assault - reports

Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale was reportedly detained on Friday over an alleged sexual assault, with Rugby Australia saying it was "aware of the situation".

Third seed Tsitsipas cruises to another straight sets victory

Stefanos Tsitsipas continued his serene progress through the draw to set up a rematch with Jannik Sinner in the fourth round of the Australian Open. The Greek third seed is the highest-ranked player remaining following the exits of Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud and arrived in Melbourne full of confidence following an unbeaten start to the season. He is yet to drop a set and defeated another in-form player in Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 7-6 (5) 6-3.

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Ruthless Swiatek leads charge into Australian Open last 16

Murray's epic 4am finish defended by Australian Open boss

MCC clarifies 'Mankad rule' after Zampa row

Wallabies star Beale arrested over alleged sexual assault - reports

Third seed Tsitsipas cruises to another straight sets victory

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