Five top contenders for the Australian Open women's crown
Five top contenders for the women's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.
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Djokovic to play 75th-ranked Spaniard on Australian Open return
Novak Djokovic was on Thursday drawn to play Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena on his return to the Australian Open and could meet Nick Kyrgios in the last eight.
Australian Open title can be balm for Djokovic after deportation saga
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic may never forget his deportation from Australia over his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID, but the Serb will hope a record-extending 10th major in Melbourne provides closure to his storied career's most controversial chapter.
All eyes on American Pegula after breakout year
MELBOURNE : A career breakthrough year has all eyes on American Jessica Pegula, who could shake Polish world number one Iga Swiatek's stranglehold on the women's field when the Australian Open main draw begins next week.
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy, plans tennis return in 2024
Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednesday.
World number one Alcaraz to open his 2023 season in Argentina
World number one Carlos Alcaraz will begin his season on clay at next month's Argentina Open after being forced to pull out of the Australian Open with a right leg injury.
Djokovic hot favourite for Australian Open 'revenge' mission
Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times but a 10th title in Melbourne this month will be the most satisfying of all after his humiliating ban a year ago.
2023 WWC: Our target is to reach knockout stage, says Waldrum
Super Falcons’ strikers, Asisat Oshoala and Desire Oparanozie, failed to break down the Banyana Banyana in the final game of the just concluded Aisha Buhari Cup held in Lagos PHOTO: FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI