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'A massive achievement' - Tim Henman and Mats Wilander praise for Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid after Australian Open win

Tim Henman and Mats Wilander have hailed the ‘unbelievable’ achievements of Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid following their victory in the final of the wheelchair doubles at the Australian Open. The Brits have proved a cut above their rivals, and victory in Melbourne on Wednesday was their ninth consecutive Grand Slam. Ad/> It was a hard-fought affair, with Hewett and Reid beating Gustavo Fernandez and Shingo Kunieda 6-2 4-6 10-7.

Australian Open order of play, Day 11 - Ash Barty the star of the show, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in spotlight

The Australian Open is getting down to the business end, with the women taking centre stage for the semi-finals. Both matches will take place in the evening, so expect a raucous crowd on Rod Laver Arena as home favourite Ash Barty takes on Madison Keys. Following that clash, Danielle Collins faces off against Iga Swiatek.

Rafael Nadal describes ‘special’ moment he met Iranian trailblazer Meshkatolzahra Safi

Meshkatolzahra Safi made history in the girls’ tournament at the Australian Open this year and her idol Rafael Nadal has praised the Iranian’s ‘fantastic’ achievement.

'What would Novak do?' – Daniil Medvedev credits Djokovic for two-set comeback at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev was staring down defeat at the Australian Open. Two sets behind. Struggling for form.

Medvedev fights back from the brink to reach Open semi

Russia's second seed Daniil Medvedev staged a stirring comeback from two sets down Wednesday to reel in Canadian 21-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime and claw his way into the last four at the Australian Open.

'How stupid can he be?' – Daniil Medvedev fumes at 'idiot' screen operator at Australian Open 2022

Daniil Medvedev vented his frustration at the “idiot” controlling the big screens in Rod Laver Arena during his Australian Open quarter-final with Felix Auger-Aliassime. Medvedev was trailing two sets to one when he moaned he was being distracted, as he prepared to return serve, by a close-up of his opponent’s face on the screen.

Djokovic to play in Dubai after vaccine controversy: Reports

DUBAI: Unvaccinated world number one Novak Djokovic has signed up to play at next month's ATP Dubai tennis tournament, reports said on Wednesday (Jan 26), after his deportation from Australia prevented a tilt at a record 21st Grand Slam title.

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 'the zone' as he prepares for another Australian Open semifinal tilt

After a phenomenal performance against Jannik Sinner on Wednesday, Stefanos Tsitsipas feels as though he is in the zone to produce something special at the 2022 Australian Open.

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'A massive achievement' - Tim Henman and Mats Wilander praise for Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid after Australian Open win

Australian Open order of play, Day 11 - Ash Barty the star of the show, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in spotlight

Rafael Nadal describes ‘special’ moment he met Iranian trailblazer Meshkatolzahra Safi

'What would Novak do?' – Daniil Medvedev credits Djokovic for two-set comeback at Australian Open

Medvedev fights back from the brink to reach Open semi

'How stupid can he be?' – Daniil Medvedev fumes at 'idiot' screen operator at Australian Open 2022

Djokovic to play in Dubai after vaccine controversy: Reports

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 'the zone' as he prepares for another Australian Open semifinal tilt