Australian Open 2023: Day three on Wednesday
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the third day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, all times local (GMT +11):
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Swiatek into third round indoors as rain stops play outside
MELBOURNE : Iga Swiatek, hot favourite for the women's title, and men's dark horse Jannik Sinner swept into the third round of the Australian Open before nine first-round matches were started as the weather continued to wreak havoc at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.
Djokovic, Murray triumph as weather plays havoc at Australian Open
(FILES) This file photo taken on February 16, 2021 shows Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacting as he plays against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during their men’s singles quarter-final match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. – Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic’s legal battle to stay in Australia and chase a record 21st Grand Slam opened on January 10, 2022, but public online access was delayed by a technical glitch, a court spokesman said. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —
Djokovic feels the love during dominant opening victory
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic soaked up thunderous applause in his first match back at the Australian Open after last year's deportation drama, as the nine-times champion outclassed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4 6-0 on Tuesday in a flawless start to his title bid.
Shaky Jabeur survives first-round test at Australian Open
Second seed Ons Jabeur joked that her coach was "going to kill me" after her quest for a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open began with a shaky three-set victory on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic gets warm Australian Open welcome, then wins
MELBOURNE, Australia: The supportive signs and dozens of Serbian flags and loud chants of Novak Djokovic’s nickname filled Rod Laver Arena, providing a warm welcome marking his return to the Australian Open. He has dominated the tournament in the past, but one he could not enter a year ago. Djokovic acknowledged the greeting with a quick wave of his left hand when he stepped out onto the court at 10:30 p.m.
'The club values him' - Connacht coach Pete Wilkins addresses Bundee Aki concerns
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins said Bundee Aki remains available for selection but gave no guarantees the Ireland centre will feature against Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.
Djokovic given rapturous welcome back to Australian Open
Serbian flags waved and Rod Laver Arena rose to give Novak Djokovic a rapturous welcome back to the Australian Open on Tuesday, a year after he was kicked out of the country.