Azarenka beats Kenin in battle of former Australian champions
Victoria Azarenka beat Sofia Kenin 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) Monday to become the only former Australian Open champion left in the women's draw.
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Pegula happy to stay out of the spotlight after moving into second round
MELBOURNE : Jessica Pegula says she is happy to keep flying under the radar at the Australian Open after the American breezed into the second round on Monday with a 6-0 6-1 win over Romania's Jaqueline Cristian.
Wildcard Gadecki grateful for 'safety net' with Australian Open payday
MELBOURNE : Olivia Gadecki's first-round victory at the Australian Open on Monday earned her more prize-money than she ever made at an entire tournament and the local hope said it has given her some security in the early stages of her career.
Gauff and Pegula ease into Australian Open second round
In-form Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff raced into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday's opening day.
Americans Gauff, Pegula off at a canter at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : In-form Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff wasted little time in racing into the second round of the Australian Open on the opening day, briskly swatting aside their opponents in bright sunshine on Monday.
Nadal launches title defence as Australian Open ushers in new era
MELBOURNE : Rafa Nadal will kick off his Australian Open title defence on Monday with a first round test against rising Briton Jack Draper as a new era begins on the blue hardcourts of Melbourne Park.
Retiring Stosur 'too passionate' to walk away from the sport
MELBOURNE : Sam Stosur will bid a bittersweet farewell to home fans at the Australian Open but will not be straying far from the game, the 38-year-old major winner said on Sunday.
Swiatek wanted to test herself against Barty at her best
MELBOURNE : Iga Swiatek enjoyed a friendly hit with Ash Barty at Melbourne Park on Saturday and later mused on the way last season could have unfolded had the Australian not shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement.