Nadal stumbles before overcoming Draper
Defending champion Rafa Nadal dropped a set but prevailed in a battle of fitness against rising talent Jack Draper to reach the second round of the Australian Open with an unconvincing 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 win.
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ATP roundup: Jenson Brooksby rallies in Auckland
Jenson Brooksby dropped a set but charged back to beat Italian Fabio Fognini 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-3 in the first round of the ASB Classic on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand.
Medvedev downs Kecmanovic to reach Adelaide quarters
ADELAIDE : Daniil Medvedev reached the Adelaide International 1 quarter-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday, moving a step closer to a potential semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open warm-up event.
Early exits for Rune, Auger-Aliassime in Adelaide
ADELAIDE : World number six Felix Auger-Aliassime began his season with a straight-sets defeat by Australian qualifier Alexei Popyrin on Monday while Holger Rune crashed out to Yoshihito Nishioka in the ATP 250 Adelaide International 1 first round.
Mikaël Kingsbury takes moguls silver in France
Canada's Mikaël Kingsbury won a silver medal at a World Cup moguls event in Alpe d'Huez, France, on Friday.
Warner in our plans for India tour: Australia coach
MELBOURNE : David Warner is still a part of Australia's plans for the tour of India next year, head coach Andrew McDonald said, even with the 36-year-old's modest record in the subcontinent and his current battle for runs.
Rowntree gives youth its chance against South Africa XV
Munster have named a youthful looking squad for Thursday's historic match against a South Africa XV at Páirc Úi Chaoimh.
Finch has time to consider future, says Australia coach McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald will give captain Aaron Finch time to consider his future after the country's defence of the Twenty20 World Cup title ended with their failure to advance to the semi-finals.