Novak Djokovic troubled by wrist problem during United Cup defeat
Novak Djokovic's preparations for his Australian Open title defence were dealt a blow in an injury-affected defeat to Alex de Minaur in the United Cup in Perth.
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Djokovic suffers first defeat in Australia for six years as wrist 'discomfort' continues
After six years and 43 matches, Novak Djokovic finally lost in Australia.
Naomi Osaka beaten in second round on return at Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka's first tournament appearance in more than two years has ended with a second-round defeat to 16th seed Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.
Karolina Pliskova ousts Naomi Osaka in Brisbane International - ESPN
BRISBANE, Australia — Naomi Osaka's first tournament since becoming a mother ended in a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 second-round loss Wednesday to three-time champion Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.
Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after ‘toughest year’
Rafael Nadal returned from his year-long injury absence with a bang by winning an engrossing first-round battle with Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International.
Aruna meets South American champion as World Table Tennis Finals begin
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Rafael Nadal Roars Back With 'Emotional And Important' Win Over Dominic Thiem In Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he beat former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, calling it an "emotional and important day". The 22-time Grand Slam winner looked in superb touch with a clinical 7-5, 6-1 victory over the Austrian in front of a full house at Pat Rafter Arena. He will now play Jason Kubler in the second round after the Australian wildcard progressed when Aslan Karatsev was forced to withdraw injured with the scores locked at one set apiece. The 37-year-old Spaniard had not played singles since a second-round loss at the Australian Open last year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery.
Rafael Nadal impresses in 'emotional' comeback match in Brisbane
It took all of one point to gauge Rafael Nadal's level on his long-awaited comeback to tournament tennis.