Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek open Australian Open as big favorites
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are massive favorites to win their respective draws ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday night (Jan 15).
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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.
Nadal facing tough test in Australian Open defence
Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defence Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women's top seed Iga Swiatek also facing a tricky encounter as she targets a maiden crown.
Ambitious Jabeur aiming for no.1 and maiden major glory
Ons Jabeur said Saturday she is aiming to become world number one in 2023 and "not lose any more finals" after a breakthrough season when she fell just short of a maiden major crown.
Bencic lays down Open marker with dominant Adelaide win
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic laid down a marker for next week's Australian Open with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Daria Kasatkina in the final of the Adelaide International on Saturday.
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.
Preview: Iga Swiatek the favourite as Australian Open set for new champion
Iga Swiatek is the strong favourite to land her fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but the picture is considerably less clear if the world number one fails to live up to her top seeding.
Swiatek the favourite as Melbourne Park set for new Australian Open champion
MELBOURNE: Iga Swiatek is the strong favourite to land her fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but the picture is considerably less clear if the world number one fails to live up to her top seeding.