Tennis roundup: Novak Djokovic advances in Adelaide
Top seed Novak Djokovic fended off an upset bid from World No. 64 Quentin Halys to win 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday at the Adelaide International 1 in Adelaide, Australia.
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Vafaei replaces Zhao Xintong in Masters after Chinese player opts not to appeal ban
Hossein Vafaei has replaced Zhao Xintong in this week's Cazoo Masters.
Emma Raducanu suffers injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Former US Open champion Raducanu swept the first set in 22 minutes but faltered in the second and had her left ankle examined during a medical time-out, before leaving the court in tears after being unable to complete the first point of the decider.The Australian Open begins on January 16.Earlier, Coco Gauff beat fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-4 to set up a quarter-final match against China's Zhu Lin, who outlasted Venus Williams 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit match that ran two hours and 23 minutes.
Raducanu suffers injury scare ahead of Australian Open
:Britain's Emma Raducanu retired at 6-0 5-7 in her second-round match against Viktoria Kuzmova at the WTA 250 Auckland Classic on Thursday after rolling her ankle, casting doubt on her participation at this month's Australian Open.
Home hopes Millman, Fourlis awarded Australian Open wildcards
John Millman will play his ninth Australian Open and Jaimee Fourlis will return to Melbourne Park following a five-year absence after the local pair were given wildcards to their home Grand Slam, organisers said on Thursday.
WTA wants meeting with Peng Shuai before potential return to China
The Women's Tennis Association has demanded a private meeting with Peng Shuai before any potential return of the circuit to China.
Azarenka rolls into Adelaide quarter-finals with win over Zheng
Twice Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka saw off Zheng Qinwen 6-2 7-5 on Thursday to reach the Adelaide International 1 quarter-finals alongside unseeded duo Irina-Camelia Begu and Linda Noskova.
WTA demands 'private' meeting with Peng Shuai
The WTA, the principal body that runs women's professional tennis, on Wednesday demanded a private meeting with Peng Shuai before any potential return of the circuit to China.