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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal receives preferential treatment, says Denis Shapovalov
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Tuesday, 25 January 2022 02:48
Rafael Nadal is "100%" given preferential treatment by umpires, claimed Denis Shapovalov after his defeat by the Spaniard in their Australian Open quarter-final. Shapovalov was unhappy with the amount of time he thought Nadal was taking between points and twice complained to umpire Carlos Bernardes."I think it's unfair how much Rafa is getting away with," said Shapovalov.In reply, 35-year-old Nadal…
Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis thrill crowd & reach doubles semi-final
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Tuesday, 25 January 2022 01:03
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis thrilled another packed home crowd as they reached the Australian Open men's doubles semi-finals.The duo - who have been nicknamed the Special Ks - beat sixth seeds Tim Puetz and Michael Venus 7-5 3-6 6-3.Kyrgios gave a racquet to a young boy in the crowd after accidentally hitting him when he swiped away a ball."As…
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Denis Shapovalov in five sets to reach semi-finals
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Tuesday, 25 January 2022 02:19
Rafael Nadal again showed the immense fight which has characterised his career as he overcame physical issues to beat Canada's Denis Shapovalov and reach the Australian Open semi-finals.Spanish sixth seed Nadal won 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3, despite struggling physically in the fourth set.Nadal, whose only title at Melbourne Park came in 2009, needed medication for what seemed to be…
Australian Open: Britain's Alfie Hewett into two finals in Melbourne
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Monday, 24 January 2022 22:40
Britain's Alfie Hewett will contest both the wheelchair singles and doubles finals at the Australian Open, and says he feels like a "totally new person".The 24-year-old beat France's Stephane Houdet 6-1 6-1 to reach the singles final, and on Wednesday will partner Gordon Reid in the doubles final.Hewett found out in November that he would be able to continue his…
Australian Open: Grand Slam event stages first Pride Day at Melbourne Park
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Monday, 24 January 2022 22:38
As darkness fell on Melbourne, the outside shell of Rod Laver Arena illuminated in rainbow colours.It was a symbolic move on the Australian Open's first official Pride Day, and provided the most eye-catching moment of Monday's event.Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and aiming to improve inclusivity within tennis, it provided splashes of colour across Melbourne Park all day.Most importantly it continued…
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