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Novak Djokovic will be back at the Australian Open next year, according to tournament director Craig Tiley

Novak Djokovic intends to play in the 2023 Australian Open, according to tournament director Craig Tiley. Djokovic's arrival in Melbourne prior to the event provoked one of the biggest crossover sports stories of recent years, with the Serb's unvaccinated status and visa complications triggering a polarised debate over his participation. Ad/> The 34-year-old had been under the presumption that he had a medical exemption.

Ash Barty prevails in straight sets over Amanda Anisimova to reach Australian Open quarter-finals

Ash Barty is through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after beating Amanda Anisimova 6-4 6-3. Barty was once again in control on serve against her 20-year-old opponent and will face another American in the last eight, Jessica Pegula. Ad/> Barty is yet to drop a set in the tournament and looks in career-best form as she chases what would be a hugely popular — and first — title in Melbourne, where her best performance was reaching the final in 2013.

Kyrgios circus rolls on in Australian Open doubles

MELBOURNE : The "Special K's" circus rolled on in the Australian Open doubles on Sunday, and according to ring-leader Nick Kyrgios and fellow showman Thanasi Kokkinakis, tennis should take note.

Fans see 'Where is Peng Shuai?' banners and t-shirts confiscated at Australian Open but respond with GoFundMe page

Australian Open authorities have confiscated banners and t-shirts bearing the 'Where is Peng Shuai?' slogan. Tournament organisers said in a statement that the safety of Peng Shuai was their primary concern, but added that «commercial or political» banner were not allowed inside Melbourne Park. Ad/> Fans have launched a GoFundMe page in response.

'You still have to make an effort' - Boris Becker on 'very disappointing' Alexander Zverev loss at Australian Open

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev suffered a crushing straight-sets loss to Denis Shapovalov in their fourth-round clash at the Australian Open, and Boris Becker has given Eurosport his reaction. Shapovalov caused the biggest upset on the men's side of the singles draw so far, knocking out the No.

Australian Open: Alfie Hewett advances to semi-finals as Gordon Reid loses

Britain's Alfie Hewett reached the semi-finals of the men's wheelchair singles event at the Australian Open, but compatriot Gordon Reid is out.

Nadal survives epic tiebreak to power into quarters

Rafael Nadal came out on top of an epic 28-minute opening-set tiebreak in sapping heat to power past Adrian Mannarino into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Nadal survives epic opening set tie-breaker to defeat Mannarino

MELBOURNE: Rafa Nadal survived a mammoth first-set tiebreaker before going on to beat fellow lefty Adrian Mannarino 7-6(14), 6-2, 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday (Jan 23), remaining on course for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title.

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Novak Djokovic will be back at the Australian Open next year, according to tournament director Craig Tiley

Ash Barty prevails in straight sets over Amanda Anisimova to reach Australian Open quarter-finals

Kyrgios circus rolls on in Australian Open doubles

Fans see 'Where is Peng Shuai?' banners and t-shirts confiscated at Australian Open but respond with GoFundMe page

'You still have to make an effort' - Boris Becker on 'very disappointing' Alexander Zverev loss at Australian Open

Australian Open: Alfie Hewett advances to semi-finals as Gordon Reid loses

Nadal survives epic tiebreak to power into quarters

Nadal survives epic opening set tie-breaker to defeat Mannarino