Russian flags banned from Australian Open
Russian flags have been banned at the Australian Open after one was displayed at a match between Russian and Ukrainian players.
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Rublev tames Thiem, Sabalenka and Garcia stroll as Melbourne sizzles
MELBOURNE : Fifth seed Andrey Rublev brought an end to the Australian Open campaign of former Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem in the opening round on Tuesday when he overpowered the Austrian 6-3 6-4 6-2 on a sweltering John Cain Arena.
Fernandez finds groove, bounces France's Cornet in 1st round of Australian Open
Leylah Fernandez shook off some rust and early jitters before she settled down and bounced Alize Cornet 7-5, 6-2 in first-round women's single action at the Australian Open on Monday night.
Australian Open 2023: Day two on Tuesday
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the second day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, all times local (GMT +11):
Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia on Tuesday (Jan 17) banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.
Rybakina has no problem being away from Australian Open spotlight
MELBOURNE : Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina shrugged off having to play Monday's Australian Open first round match on an outer court at Melbourne Park, saying she did not care where she competed as long as she can cap it off with confidence-boosting wins.
Azarenka beats Kenin in battle of former Australian champions
Victoria Azarenka beat Sofia Kenin 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) Monday to become the only former Australian Open champion left in the women's draw.
Azarenka prevails over Kenin in battle of former champions
MELBOURNE : Victoria Azarenka confessed to some nerves before coming through a tough first-round battle against Sofia Kenin 6-4 7-6(3) on Monday to ensure she would be the only former Australian Open champion remaining in the women's draw.