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The tennis crowd: players thrive with fans back in Australia

Novak Djokovic was about to respond to a question about Australian Open crowds when he paused, thought for a moment, and then asked an official if fans were still allowed into Melb...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Australian Open Preview: Battle of the Women’s Champions Serena Williams will once again go for her 24th Grand Slam title. Among her competition: three women who won titles in their most recent Gra...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Nadal bothered by back soreness before Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Back soreness is still bothering Rafael Nadal as he prepares for the Australian Open.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Nadal bothered by back soreness before Australian Open

Rafael Nadal's preparations for the Australian Open have been hampered by lingering back stiffness

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opinion Williams, who will turn 40 in September, is trying to become the oldest grand slam winner of the open era.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

On a roll, Medvedev steers Russia to ATP Cup title MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After celebrating their ATP Cup triumph as teammates for Russia, Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev will go their...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

ATP World Tour Melbourne 1 Results Sunday

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

On a roll, Medvedev steers Russia to ATP Cup title

Daniil Medvedev has improved his winning streak to 14 matches and secured Russia’s 2-0 victory over Italy in the ATP Cup final when he beat Matteo Berrettini 6-4, 6-2 at Rod Laver...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set Your Alarm to Watch Great Tennis For two weeks starting Sunday, more than 1,000 hours of Australian Open matches will be available to American audiences during the night and...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Barty wins Yarra Valley Classic; Russia wins ATP Cup final MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Ash Barty cashed in on her first championship point in the Yarra Valley Classic and Daniil Medvedev c...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Barty back with a tournament win; Russia wins ATP Cup final

Top-ranked Ash Barty has cashed in on her first championship point in the Yarra Valley Classic and Daniil Medvedev has clinched the ATP Cup title for Russia within seconds of each...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serena’s chase of Margaret Court continues in Oz, just as a talented field hunts Serena Williams, who will turn 40 in September, is trying to become the oldest grand slam winner of the open era.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Players to Watch at the Australian Open We know who’s likely to be in the spotlight at 2021’s first Grand Slam event, but here are six players who could be surprises.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Because of Covid-19, Even Getting to the Australian Open Is a Battle Players not only must be quarantined upon arrival, but then they are mostly confined to their rooms.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena, Novak, Rafa chasing history Forget about aces or double-faults, winners or unforced errors: The statistic that has come to mean the most in tennis these days is “Grand...

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena, Novak, Rafa chasing history Forget about aces or double-faults, winners or unforced errors: The statistic that has come to mean the most in tennis these days is “Grand...

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena, Novak, Rafa chasing history

Forget about aces or double-faults, winners or unforced errors: The statistic that has come to mean the most in tennis these days is Grand Slam titles won

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena, Venus Williams on court Day 1 A glance at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2021:

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Australian Open - Men's singles preview A look at some of the main contenders for the Australian Open as Djokovic looks for a ninth crown down under.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena, Venus Williams on court Day 1

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams are scheduled to play first-round matches during the initial day session of the Australian Open

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meet the beloved former college coach tasked with staging the Australian Open in a pandemic Craig Tiley helped turn the University of Illinois into a tennis power. Now comes his latest test: staging the Australian Open amid a global...

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Djokovic a Serbian icon - Ivanovic Former world no.1 Ana Ivanovic feels Novak Djokovic is a Serbian 'icon'.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Berrettini beats Bautista Agut to send Italy into ATP Cup final Matteo Berrettini produced an stunning performance to beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3 7-5 in the ATP Cup

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Berrettini beats Bautista Agut to send Italy into ATP Cup final Matteo Berrettini produced an stunning performance to beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3 7-5 in the ATP Cup

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Defending champ Kenin: leg will be OK for Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia - Defending Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin is putting her leg soreness down to the 14 days spent in quarantine an...

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM