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Novak Djokovic's father has insisted he was unwittingly caught up in a pro-Russian demonstration at the Australian Open but has decided not to attend his son's semi-final against Tommy Paul.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Karen Khachanov to reach first Australian Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame a third-set wobble to defeat Karen Khachanov and reach his first Australian Open final.

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Rybakina to battle Sabalenka for Australian Open women’s title

The third-seeded Sabalenka is the highest ranked player still in the tournament. She lost her serve in the opening game of the first set and a likely upset seemed in the offing when her opponent held serve with an ace to lead 2-0.

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Elena Rybakina powers into Australian Open final

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina defeated Victoria Azarenka to reach her second grand slam final at the Australian Open.

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Djokovic's father seen at pro-Russian demonstration

Footage has emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father at a pro-Russian demonstration at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

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WATCH | Novak Djokovic's father filmed with fans holding pro-Russia flags at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing pro-Russian flags at the Australian Open in scenes Ukraine's ambassador on Thursday slammed as "a disgrace".

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Djokovic says he 'sent message' with Australian Open mauling

Novak Djokovic said he "sent a message" at the Australian Open by thrashing Andrey Rublev on Wednesday to make the semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title.

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Wimbledon shorten men’s doubles to three sets

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic kisses the winner’s trophy after beating Italy’s Matteo Berrettini during their men’s singles final match on the thirteenth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2021. (Photo by AELTC/Simon Bruty / POOL / AFP)

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Vladimir Putin-emblazoned Russian flag displayed at Australian Open

Four people were being questioned by police after a Russia flag with Vladimir Putin's face on was displayed at the Australian Open.

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Tommy Paul sees off compatriot Ben Shelton to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Tommy Paul got the better of fellow American Ben Shelton to reach his first grand slam semi-final at the Australian Open.

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James' best effort not good enough as Clippers put away Lakers

MIAMI: LeBron James took another stride toward the NBA’s all-time scoring record with a dazzling 46-point performance but could not stop the Los Angeles Lakers falling to a 133-115 blowout against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

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Tsitsipas, Khachanov, Rybakina, Azarenka reach Australian Open semifinals

Stefanos Tsitsipas (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

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US Soccer kicks off 2026 World Cup journey amid in-fighting, uncertainty

LOS ANGELES: The US men’s soccer team sets out on a three-year journey to the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday against a backdrop of bitter infighting and uncertainty over the squad’s head coach.

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Dominant India complete 3-0 sweep against New Zealand

INDORE, India: Powered by centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, India beat New Zealand by 90 runs on Tuesday to win the third one-day international and sweep the series.

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Kimmich hits late equalizer for Bayern Munich against Cologne

BERLIN: Bayern Munich needed a late goal from Joshua Kimmich to salvage a 1-1 draw at home against Cologne in the Bundesliga on Tuesday as the 10-time defending champions were left waiting for their first win of 2023.

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'Machine' Djokovic sparks injury debate after Melbourne masterclass

Novak Djokovic's seemingly remarkable recovery at the Australian Open prompted debate on Tuesday and raised the question: when is an injury not an injury?

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Golf Saudi ambassadors to tee it up at season-opening PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY: Kevin Na, Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra, Jason Kokrak and Talor Gooch have been confirmed for the Asian Tour’s flagship $5 million PIF Saudi International, powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers, which will take place at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from February 2-5.

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Impressive Tsitsipas to face Khachanov in Australian Open semis

MELBOURNE: Stefanos Tsitsipas closed in on a first Grand Slam title by reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday in impressive fashion, as Victoria Azarenka also powered into the last four. Tsitsipas was a convincing 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 winner over unseeded Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic and faces Karen Khachanov next. The 24-year-old Tsitsipas is the highest remaining seed left at three and with Melbourne's large Greek community roaring him on, his title charge is gathering pace.

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