MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The Latest on Monday from the Australian Open (all times local):
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Quarterfinal places on line at Australian Open on Day 8
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Six-time champion Novak Djokovic, 2017 winner Roger Federer and 2016 champion Angelique Kerber will look to book quarterfinal spots on Day 8 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
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Australian Open: A look ahead to Monday and recap of Sunday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A quick glance at the Australian Open:
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Rule Britannia: Edmund carries Britain's hopes in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Kyle Edmund is helping British tennis fans forget that Andy Murray was an injury no-show at the Australian Open.
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Australian Open: A lookahead to Sunday, recap of Saturday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A quick glance at the Australian Open:
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Zverev continues puzzling early exits at Grand Slams
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Alexander Zverev has long been touted as a future Grand Slam champion. Problem is, he can’t seem to get anywhere near the second week of a major, let alone contend for one.
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The Latest: Dominic Thiem advances at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the Australian Open (all times local):
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Madison Keys advances to 4th round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Madison Keys is through to the fourth round of the Australian Open after starting Saturday’s program on Margaret Court Arena with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Ana Bogdan.
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Wozniacki still in frame for return to No. 1, 6 years later
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Caroline Wozniacki had just been beaten by Kim Clijsters in the 2012 Australian Open quarterfinals, causing her to lose her No. 1 ranking on the WTA Tour, and she had some fighting words.
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Wozniacki still in frame for return to No. 1, 6 years later
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Caroline Wozniacki had just been beaten by Kim Clijsters in the 2012 Australian Open quarterfinals, causing her to lose her No. 1 ranking on the WTA Tour, and she had some fighting words.
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The Latest: Allertova 1st into Australian Open 4th round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The Latest on Friday at the Australian Open (all times local):
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Turning up the heat at the Australian Open on Friday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Melbourne Park was expected to be scorching on Friday, with temperatures reaching 42 Celsius (108 Fahrenheit) for the fifth day of the Australian Open.
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Australian Open: A lookahead to Friday, recap of Thursday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A quick glance at the Australian Open:
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Shenzhen, China to host WTA Finals till 2028
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The Women’s Tennis Association says Shenzhen, China will host the season-ending WTA Finals for a decade beginning in 2019.
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Australian Open: Sharapova to open play on scorching day
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Maria Sharapova was set to take on Anastasija Sevastova at the start of play Thursday on an expected day of scorching temperatures at the Australian Open.
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Major moment: McDonald takes 3rd-ranked Dimitrov to 5 sets
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Mackenzie McDonald knew he was ready to turn pro after his junior year at UCLA. He had just won the NCAA singles and doubles titles and believed he was ready to take the next step.
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Australian Open: A lookahead to Thursday, recap of Wednesday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A quick glance at the Australian Open:
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Tsonga leaps, stretches, lunges in Australian Open comeback
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) In a match between shot-makers new and old, this time the young kid was ultimately given a tennis lesson by the flashy veteran.
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Australian Open: a recap of Tuesday, lookahead to Wednesday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A quick look at the Australian Open:
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Recovering Kvitova feels the love from Australian Open fans
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A year ago Petra Kvitova was recovering from a knife attack at her home in the Czech Republic, unsure if she’d ever play tennis again.
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The Latest: Konta easy winner, American loses again
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The Latest on Tuesday at the Australian Open (all times local):
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Australian Open Day Two: Sunny skies, Federer, Halep to play
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Defending champion Roger Federer continues his quest for a 20th Grand Slam singles title and top-seeded Simona Halep starts another bid for her first when both see action on Day Two at the Australian Open.
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A Glance at the Australian Open on Monday
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A look at Day 1 of the Australian Open on Monday:
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Criticism of Margaret Court is muted at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Marriage equality proponents draped themselves in rainbow flags at Margaret Court Arena on the first day of the Australian Open to protest tennis great Margaret Court’s controversial views on gay marriage and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
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Federer deflects attention to Nadal, Djokovic in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Roger Federer prefers to think of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic as the favorites for the Australian Open title, despite entering as defending champion and coming off a worry-free preparation.
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Service ace: Djokovic back with rebuilt serve at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Novak Djokovic is back from six months off the tour with a remodeled service motion partly inspired by Andre Agassi and a growing confidence he can get his sore right elbow through the Australian Open.
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Kerber wins 9th in a row to clinch Sydney title
SYDNEY (AP) Angelique Kerber won her ninth consecutive match to start the season, beating Ashleigh Barty 6-4, 6-4 to clinch the Sydney International title on Saturday.
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Former No 1 Kerber wins 9th in a row to clinch Sydney title
SYDNEY (AP) Angelique Kerber won her first title since the 2016 U.S. Open and extended her winning streak to nine matches to start the season with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Ashleigh Barty in the Sydney International final on Saturday.
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Mertens successfully defends Hobart International title
HOBART, Australia (AP) Second-seeded Elise Mertens broke Mihaela Buzarnescu’s serve in the opening game and went on to beat the Romanian 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday to win the Hobart International title for the second consecutive year.
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Bautista Agut beats Del Potro to win ASB Classic
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut beat former champion Juan Martin de Potro 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 on Saturday to win the ATP Tour’s ASB Classic for the second time in three years.
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