The New York Times – Sports:
Andy Murray’s second-round match at the Australian Open didn’t end until after 4 a.m. As matches more often go into the early morning hours, some players say it is harming their physical and mental health.
Author: Christopher Clarey
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American Jenson Brooksby Beats Casper Ruud at Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Murray’s stirring five-set comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia ended a day that also saw the men’s singles favorite Novak Djokovic win while playing with a hamstring injury.
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American Brooksby Beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Casper Ruud of Norway lost on Thursday to an unseeded American, Jenson Brooksby, a day after the No. 1, Rafael Nadal, was defeated.
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Gauff and Raducanu Deliver at the Australian Open, but Only One Advances
The New York Times – Sports:
Coco Gauff, 18, prevailed against Emma Raducanu, 20, in a prime-time match. “I think that we’re going to be playing each other many times in the future,” Raducanu said.
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Caroline Garcia Has Been Rethinking Her Approaches to Tennis and Eating
The New York Times – Sports:
Garcia is one of the world’s top players and poised to rise in the rankings. She started her season by publicly discussing her troubles with binge eating.
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At the Australian Open, Shang Juncheng Leads Wave of Talent From China
The New York Times – Sports:
Shang, once the world’s top-ranked junior, Wu Yibing and Zhang Zhizhen played men’s singles in Melbourne, the first time three men from China competed at a Grand Slam in the Open era.
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Novak Djokovic Returns to the Australian Open, No Longer a Villain
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic’s deportation was major news in January 2022, but a year later, the Grand Slam tournament, country and sport seem eager to move on.
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At the Australian Open, Ben Shelton Is Ready to Go Global
The New York Times – Sports:
Shelton, 20, is already ranked in the top 100 after a late-season surge last year. Now, he’s embarking on his first full season on tour and his first trip outside the United States.
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War and Motherhood Sidelined Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina. She’s Ready to Return.
The New York Times – Sports:
Rather than struggling to compete on the WTA Tour most of 2022, the tennis star focused on her new daughter and raising money to help her fellow Ukrainians.