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Djokovic to play 75th-ranked Spaniard on Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic was on Thursday drawn to play Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena on his return to the Australian Open and could meet Nick Kyrgios in the last eight.

Undercooked Nadal targets number 23 at Melbourne Park

SYDNEY : Rafa Nadal will head into the Australian Open undercooked and with only one win to his name since September's U.S. Open, but it would surprise nobody if he retained the title he won for the second time last year.

Jabeur primed for success after 2022 breakthroughs, heartbreaks

Ons Jabeur took 10 years to reach a Grand Slam final, but losing in the title clash at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open last year has not deterred the Tunisian, who looks primed for major silverware as she attempts to break new ground in 2023.

'One of the best', Kyrgios ready for tilt at Australian Open title

SYDNEY : Australia's Nick Kyrgios proved last year that he can play as well as anyone in the world and the 27-year-old heads into the main draw at his home Grand Slam for the 10th time next week with expectations high, not least from himself.

Djokovic faces battle over injury ahead Australian Open

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic hits a return during his first round doubles match with Canadian Vasek Pospisil at the ATP Adelaide International tournament in Adelaide on January 2, 2023. (Photo by Brenton EDWARDS / AFP)