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):
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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.
Ukraine's Kostyuk won't shake hands with Russian, Belarusian players
MELBOURNE : As Russian missiles continue to pound her country, Ukraine's number two tennis player Marta Kostyuk says she will not shake hands with tour rivals from Russia and Belarus who she feels have not done enough to speak out against the invasion.
Russian hammer thrower Litvinov admits to doping in 2012
GENEVA : Former Russian hammer thrower Sergei Litvinov has admitted using banned substances and benefiting from his country's cover-up system as athletics authorities handed him a two-year suspension and voided his past results.
Sabalenka sends Australian Open warning with Adelaide triumph
Aryna Sabalenka said she was ready for a "big fight" at the Australian Open after firing a warning shot Sunday by winning her first title since 2021 at the Adelaide International.