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American Volynets derives strength from family in Ukraine
MELBOURNE : Katie Volynets' stunning Australian Open win over ninth-seeded Russian Veronika Kudermetova on Thursday would have felt a bit sweeter for her extended family in Ukraine, who take pride in her achievements amid an ongoing war.
Ruud tumbles out as Americans charge into third round
MELBOURNE : Jenson Brooksby blew another huge hole in the Australian Open draw by sending second seed Casper Ruud tumbling out in the second round on Thursday, a day after his fellow American Mackenzie McDonald had ushered Rafa Nadal to the exit.
Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury
MELBOURNE : World number two Rafa Nadal will be sidelined for six to eight weeks by the hip flexor injury he suffered during his second-round loss at the Australian Open, the Spaniard's team said on Thursday.
Rafael Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury
Nadal's title defence ended bitterly on Wednesday as he slumped to a 6-4 6-4 7-5 defeat by Mackenzie McDonald, the latest chapter in a long history of fitness problems at Melbourne Park.The 36-year-old had an MRI scan on his left leg in Melbourne on Thursday, which revealed a grade 2 injury in the Illiopsoas, the primary hip flexor."He will be resting the next days once back in Spain and will start with anti-inflammatory physiotherapy," his team said in a statement.
Sabalenka rolls on at Australian Open, Volynets delivers upset
MELBOURNE : Aryna Sabalenka shook off a slow start to power past American Shelby Rogers 6-3 6-1 and move into the Australian Open third round on Thursday, as normal service resumed at the season's first Grand Slam after two days interrupted by heat and rain.
American Volynets stuns ninth seed Kudermetova to reach third round
MELBOURNE : Qualifier Katie Volynets stunned ninth seed Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 2-6 6-2 on Thursday to storm into the Australian Open third round and continue the good start for American players at the year's opening Grand Slam.
Australian Open 2023: Day four on Thursday
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the fourth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday, all times local (GMT +11):