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Korda continues Australian progress with Hurkacz win

American Sebastian Korda said Sunday's fourth-round Australian Open win over Hubert Hurkacz was an early birthday present for his father Petr, who won his only Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park in 1998. Young gun Korda defeated Polish 10th seed Hurkacz 3-6 6-3 6-2 1-6 7-6 (10-7) in a thrilling contest, reaching the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career. After the win, Korda said he spoke to his family back home in the United States.

'I felt pressure' - World No. 1 Swiatek crashes out in Melbourne

Iga Swiatek admitted the pressure of the world number one tag got to her after crashing out of the Australian Open in the fourth round to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. The Russian-turned-Kazakh has spoken of her frustration at not being scheduled on the main courts since her success at the All England Club and, on Rod Laver Arena, she produced a big-stage performance to win 6-4 6-4. Rybakina, who would be in the top 10 had Wimbledon offered ranking points, dropped only six points on her first serve during the match and recovered from 3-0 down against a frustrated Swiatek.

SA duo Harris and Klaasen steamroll on at Australian Open

Lloyd Harris and Raven Klaasen continued their winning ways in the Australian Open men's doubles event on Saturday.

Murray's heroic Australian Open run over in round three

Andy Murray's 4:05 am finish eventually caught up with him at the Australian Open as the Briton bowed out in typically defiant style to Roberto Bautista Agut in round three on Saturday.

'Every season counts now' says Djokovic as he makes Melbourne last 16

An ailing Novak Djokovic said Saturday every moment counted now that he was in the "last stage" of his career, after battling past Grigor Dimitrov and into the Australian Open last 16.

Generous Evans slips up with banana gaf as energised Ravel progresses

Dan Evans' generosity came back to bite him as he was overpowered by fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the third round of the Australian Open.

Czech wonderkid Fruhvirtova powers in fourth round

Czech teenager Linda Fruhvirtova continued her breakthrough grand slam by defeating countrywoman Marketa Vondrousova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 17-year-old is currently heading a crop of young Czech women who are expected to make a big impression over the next decade or so.

Sabalenka barrels into Australian Open last 16 as seeds prevail

The Belarusian fifth seed blew away 26th-seeded Elise Mertens 6-2, 6-3 to set up a clash with Olympic champion Belinda Bencic.

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Korda continues Australian progress with Hurkacz win

'I felt pressure' - World No. 1 Swiatek crashes out in Melbourne

SA duo Harris and Klaasen steamroll on at Australian Open

Murray's heroic Australian Open run over in round three

'Every season counts now' says Djokovic as he makes Melbourne last 16

Generous Evans slips up with banana gaf as energised Ravel progresses

Czech wonderkid Fruhvirtova powers in fourth round

Sabalenka barrels into Australian Open last 16 as seeds prevail