Tennis
'Panic stations' in Burrage's Australian Open loss
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Sunday, 14 January 2024 00:02
Receiving direct entry into the main draw in Melbourne for the first time was indicative of Burrage's improved form over the past year.But the manner in which the 24-year-old unravelled against Korpatsch illustrated the work she needs to do to achieve this season's goal of cementing a place in the world's top 100.The afternoon had started well for Burrage. Returning…
'Like playing myself' - Djokovic tested by qualifier
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Sunday, 14 January 2024 06:48
Djokovic, who could achieve a record 25th Grand Slam singles title this month, later said he had felt "under the weather".While the Serb will face Alexei Popyrin or Marc Polmans in the second round, Prizmic - crowned French Open boys' champion last year - has a bright future ahead on the evidence of his breakthrough performance on Rod Laver Arena.Sunday's…
What records could Djokovic set in 2024?
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Friday, 12 January 2024 23:56
While it is already hard to argue against Djokovic being the greatest player of all time, he is currently level with Australian Margaret Court in the metric most easily used to determine the best.Djokovic, like all top players, places the most emphasis on the Grand Slams and fine-tunes a personal calendar, which has been stripped down in his advancing years,…
Norrie concerned but hopeful over wrist injury
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Friday, 12 January 2024 23:06
British number one Cameron Norrie remains concerned about a wrist injury but thinks he is "going to be good" to play in the Australian Open. Norrie, who is the only Briton seeded at the first Grand Slam of the season, pulled out of an ATP event in Auckland on Thursday because of the issue.Speaking on Saturday, he said: "We're managing…
Gauff wants at least 10 Grand Slam titles
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Saturday, 13 January 2024 01:36
US Open champion Coco Gauff says she wants to win at least 10 Grand Slam titles. She beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final in September to claim her first major title.Last week the 19-year-old American defended her Auckland Classic title in preparation for the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday. Asked if she had a number of Grand Slams in…
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