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.
Category: Australian Open (Tennis)
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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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Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From Australian Open With Knee Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
Kyrgios, the temperamental star who was a finalist at Wimbledon last year, had battled soreness in his left knee but was hoping to play.
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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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Nick Kyrgios Is Coming For Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
On the eve of the Australian Open, the electric, sometimes eccentric tennis star, has become the sport’s biggest draw but also its riskiest pitchman.
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Australian Open Organizers Hope the Drama Stays on the Court
The New York Times – Sports:
Covid-19, wildfires and extreme heat have all disrupted the tournament in the past.
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Sometimes Tennis Is a Waiting Game. And Waiting and Waiting.
The New York Times – Sports:
Games can take a long time, and players waiting to take the court for the next match have to find ways to stay sharp.
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Holger Rune Making a Name for Himself in Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
As the 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz rose through the ranks in 2022, Rune, also 19, was marching through the top players. He even beat Alcaraz.
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With the Australian Open Set to Begin, All Eyes Are on Rafael Nadal
The New York Times – Sports:
The defending champion, Nadal has lost six of his last seven tour singles matches and is struggling with his timing, confidence and composure. But don’t count him out.