Champions return and revitalised Raducanu? – Australian Open talking points
The new year’s first grand slam kicks off in Melbourne on Sunday.
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Familiar faces return to grand-slam court for Australian Open
Several familiar faces will return to grand-slam action at the Australian Open after extended breaks.
Elena Rybakina returns as Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open confirms complete line-up
Elena Rybakina will be the highest-ranked player at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month after organisers on Tuesday released the complete line-up for the WTA 500 tournament.
Emma Raducanu charity match ahead of Australian Open cancelled
Emma Raducanu’s exhibition match ahead of her return to grand slam action at the Australian Open has been cancelled.
Emma Raducanu to join Ons Jabeur at Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will compete at the second edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month, organisers confirmed on Monday.
Top Seeds Coco Gauff, Elina Svitolina To Clash In Auckland Classic Final
US Open champion Coco Gauff maintained her imperious form in the lead-up to the Australia Open by dismantling Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Saturday. Gauff, world number three and top seed, will defend the title she won a year ago against number two seed Elina Svitolina, who defied a back injury to beat Wang Xiyu. The Ukrainian needed two medical timeouts before fighting back to beat her unseeded Chinese opponent 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. Gauff will be the fresher of the two finalists having not dropped a set all week and racing past fourth seed Navarro in a display that highlighted all her attacking weapons. The 19-year-old served 10 aces and struck 26 winners, saying afterwards she knew what would be needed to quell her American compatriot.
Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu show encouraging signs on comeback trails
Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu might be at opposite ends of their respective tennis careers but parallels can be drawn between their early years.
Emma Raducanu suffers fightback defeat to Elina Svitolina in Auckland
Elina Svitolina fought back from a set down to beat Emma Raducanu 6-7 (5) 7-6 (3) 6-1 on her return from injury in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.