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Australian Open
Australian Open boss insists 2022 grand slam will remain in Melbourne
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley insists the tournament will go ahead in Melbourne following a report that said it could be forced offshore because of border closures.
- by Daniel Cherny and Jon Pierik
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Tennis Australia expects Melbourne to host 2022 Australian Open
Tennis Australia says it expects Melbourne will host the 2022 Australian Open, amid reports it may be moved overseas
‘Big Three’ getting old? Djokovic doesn’t think so
The ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis have found some “fresh energy” to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic says.
- by Reuters
Murray set to skip French Open and prepare for grasscourt season
Andy Murray has decided to miss the French Open as he continues to recover from a groin injury and will focus on the grasscourt swing instead, British media reported on Saturday.
- by Reuters
Djokovic plays twice as Nadal cruises into Rome final
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had starkly different days at the Italian Open on Saturday.
- by ANDREW DAMPF
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French Open
‘Brutal’ conditions: Arm injury hampers Barty as French Open looms
The world No.1 was forced to retire from her Italian Open quarter-final against Coco Gauff, raising doubts about her participation at the French Open.
- by Scott Spits
Ashleigh Barty progresses in Rome, players at Roland Garros to get one hour per day of freedom
Ashleigh Barty is through to the Italian Open final eight - and a first-time clash against Cori Gauff - as the countdown towards her push for a second Roland Garros title continues.
- by Scott Spits
Djokovic’s tantrum in Rome rain, Nadal’s Tokyo doubts
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic shouted at the umpire before regaining his cool at the Italian Open.
World No.1 Barty declares she’s not the one to beat in France
Ashleigh Barty has been quick to downplay her chances for another Roland Garros title, despite enjoying a sizzling season on clay in her return to the tour.
- by Scott Spits
Barty beaten in Madrid Open final
Aussie world No.1 Ash Barty has lost a three set final at the Madrid Open against Aryna Sabalenka.
Three straight: Zverev defeats Nadal again, but first time on clay
Alexander Zverev ended his winless streak on clay against Rafael Nadal, keeping the Spaniard from winning a sixth Madrid Open.
- by Tales Azzoni