Canada's Leylah Fernandez bounced in straight sets at Australian Open
Janice Tjen's rise to becoming the No. 1 women's player in Indonesia has included one WTA singles title and three doubles championships.
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Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 : Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena in a jellyfish-inspired outfit and claimed a see-sawing 6-3 3-6 6-4 win over Croatian battler Antonia Ruzic to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.
Champion Sinner races into Australian Open second round after Gaston retires
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 : Jannik Sinner’s quest for a third successive Australian Open title began in ominous fashion on Tuesday as he dominated two sets before France’s Hugo Gaston abruptly retired in a letdown for the Rod Laver Arena crowd.
Ukraine's Oliynykova finds joy in Grand Slam debut despite first-round loss
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 : Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova may have fallen to Madison Keys but her Australian Open debut on Tuesday delivered something far more precious and memorable than victory - hope, pride and temporary tattoos that matched the court.
Sinner through to Australian Open second round after Gaston retires
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 : Double defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday in just over an hour of tennis after his French opponent Hugo Gaston retired upon losing the first two sets 6-2 6-1.
Fans give Knicks earful as struggles continue vs. Mavericks - ESPN
NEW YORK — As boos rained down while his team walked off the court after trailing the Dallas Mavericks by 30 points, Knicks coach Mike Brown decided it would be a waste of time to talk X's and O's in the locker room.
Sources: Warriors' Jimmy Butler tears ACL, ending season - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL in Monday night's 135-112 win over the Miami Heat, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, effectively throwing the future direction of the franchise into question.
Shelton overpowers Humbert in battle of lefthanders at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 : American eighth seed Ben Shelton relied on his power and tiebreak prowess to beat Ugo Humbert 6-3 7-6(2) 7-6(5) in an engrossing battle of lefthanders at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open second round.