Australian Open 2023: order of play on Friday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main showcourts on the fifth day of the Australian Open on Friday (prefix number denotes seeding):
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Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium and TV audiences
LONDON : Referees will explain VAR decisions to stadium crowds and television audiences in a 12-month trial starting at next month's FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco, soccer's law-making body said on Wednesday.
Medvedev accepts 'strange relationship' with Australian Open fans
MELBOURNE : Daniil Medvedev said he was unsure if he had a point to prove to the crowd at the Australian Open due to a "strange relationship" with them after last year, but the Russian was pleased with the atmosphere as he beat local hope John Millman on Wednesday.
Australian Open 2023: order of play on Thursday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main showcourts on the fourth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding):
Australian Kubler wins 70-shot rally on a net cord
MELBOURNE : Karen Khachanov and Jason Kubler shared a rally of 70 shots in their second round match at the Australian Open on Wednesday but the end, when it came, was something of an anti-climax.
The countries where population is declining
China's population fell for the first time in over six decades, according to figures published on Tuesday.
Ukraine and Russia still fighting intensively over the eastern city of Bakhmut
In Ukraine, fighting around the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut remains intense with both sides determined to hold their ground.
Sakkari wins after silencing Shnaider's 'inappropriate' celebrations
MELBOURNE : Maria Sakkari took umbrage with opponent Diana Shnaider's vocal celebrations after winning points at the Australian Open on Wednesday but silenced the teenage qualifier with a finger-wagging rant on the way to a comeback 3-6 7-5 6-3 win.