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• Rex Hoggard say LIV Golf making smart moves despite missing big names

  23-01-2026 02:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  LIV Golf leaders tried to use the offseason to hire some top players. It can be noticed that in the last year they are slowly changing their philosophy, putting more emphasis on young players than on experienced golfers and already known names. The reasons for such a change lie in the fact that LIV leaders do not want to give such a huge amount of money, but on the other hand, these players have the potential to develop into real stars in the future and can credit LIV Golf for helping
  
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• Watch: Iga Swiatek's hilarious response: Okay, this is not going to sound humble...

  23-01-2026 01:55 via tennisworldusa.org
  Iga Swiatek had a funny but pretty honest answer when asked about her perfectionism at the Australian Open as the Pole admitted that it was "hard for her to appreciate just one match after winning so much."Over the years, the six-time Grand Slam champion has been very open about her personality and character, often describing herself as an introvert and perfectionist. On Thursday, Swiatek hit the court for her Australian Open second-round match. And after delivering a strongly display, the
  
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• Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer's Major record - 81 and counting

  23-01-2026 01:28 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic keeps rewriting the limits of longevity a couple of months before turning 39.The Serb is competing at his 81st Major tournament in Melbourne, becoming a third player in history to achieve that.STOP IT, YOU TWO 🤯Tennis from another planet between Novak and Carlos Alcaraz! 👏@wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis • #AusOpen • #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/mZ2TcJBEGl— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2025Novak joined Roger Federer
  
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• Sepp Straka weighs in on whether Luke Donald should stay or step aside

  23-01-2026 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Although the Ryder Cup on Bethpage Black ended only a few months ago, golf fans are already thinking about the next edition and making interesting analyses. The last Ryder Cup was specific in many ways. The European team managed to win on away soil and thus achieve one of the greatest feats in the history of golf. Luke Donald, the captain of the European team, was also an important figure on that journey, who even managed to bring victory to the Europeans as captain on two occasio
  
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• Daniil Medvedev's very direct response to if he would ever stop representing Russia

  23-01-2026 00:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Daniil Medvedev believes it is "very important" to respect your native country and highlights that he has "never considered" representing any other country than Russia.The 2021 US Open champion, who was born in Moscow 29 years ago, turned pro in 2014 and has since represented his birth country.It is not a secret that over the last couple of years, Russia has lost several male and female tennis players after they decided to switch their nationality. A long ago, Alexander Bublik started repre
  
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• Follow live: Osaka apologizes for 'disrespectful' comments, Alcaraz in action

  23-01-2026 00:43 via espn.com
  Third round singles action begins at the Australian Open on Friday with world No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as American star Coco Gauff, highlighting the day session.
  
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• Anthony Kim, the golfer who returned from hell

  23-01-2026 00:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  If you look at a photo of Anthony Kim when he was a PGA Tour player and then compare it to a current one, you can see how the "vices and impulses" he mentions have taken their toll on his face. His life didn't change solely because of a torn Achilles tendon during the 2012 Wells Fargo tournament that ultimately forced him into retirement.Kim, who played on the PGA Tour between 2007 and 2012, struggled with mental health and addiction issues even during his college years. During those years, he e
  
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• Coco Gauff opens up about Donald Trump’s presidency

  23-01-2026 00:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  American tennis player Coco Gauff is focused on the Australian Open and wants to show all her qualities already in the third round against Hailey Baptiste. Although she will have a challenging task, the 21-year-old believes in her abilities and expects to be able to overcome the third obstacle in this tournament.At the first press conference, Coco Gauff received interesting questions. Journalists asked her to share her opinion on the current term of the President of the USA, Donald Trump.&n
  
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• Coco Gauff admits ignoring her coach’s advice in Australian Open victory

  22-01-2026 23:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  The third round of the Australian Open will bring us a match between Coco Gauff and the 70th player in the world, Hailey Baptiste.After the victories against Kamilla Rakhimova and Olga Danilovic, Coco Gauff is aware that she is now facing a much more difficult obstacle and that she must approach the next challenges more seriously. Considering the victories in two sets against both opponents, it can be said that the American had a relatively easy task.In an interview with the media, Gauff sh
  
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• Australian Open odds: Sinner, Sabalenka remain favorites entering third round

  22-01-2026 22:23 via espn.com
  Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the betting favorites to win the 2026 men's and women's Australian Open.
  
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• Alex de Minaur on facing Frances Tiafoe: We’ve had some battles in the past

  22-01-2026 22:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Alex de Minaur is aware that the tasks will become more difficult from round to round, but his ambitions at the Australian Open are as high as they were before the start of the tournament. The Australian tennis player has overcome the first two obstacles, but he knows that the most difficult obstacle awaits him in the form of Frances Tiafoe.Speaking about the 27-year-old American, Alex de Minaur highlights the danger that comes from the experienced tennis player, stressing that they have ha
  
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• What is a career Grand Slam in tennis? All-time winners

  22-01-2026 21:43 via espn.com
  Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova are the most recent tennis players to complete career Grand Slams. Check out the all-time winners list now.
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz wins as John McEnroe urges improvement - Warning signs surface

  22-01-2026 21:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz bested Yannick Hanfmann in the second round of the Australian Open. World no. 1 had to dig deep in the opening set, prevailing in 78 minutes before notching a 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 triumph.When an Alcaraz tweener is not the highlight of the point... Hanfmann may be trailing a set down and games in the second set but he is putting on a show 👏@wwos • @espn • @tntsports • @wowowtennis • #AO26 pic.twitter.com/ldZqJZYGwt— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) Januar
  
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• Former ATP ace comments on Venus Williams' performance at the Australian Open

  22-01-2026 21:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open, but she greeted the Happy Slam with honor.When the tournament organizers decided to assign her a wild card, most insiders and experts disputed this choice or expressed all their perplexity. The former world No.1 is undoubtedly a tennis legend, but she stopped being competitive at the highest level a long time ago and hadn't played a tournament outside the United States in an eternity.The American star returned to Melbo
  
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• Lorenzo Musetti's team is going through a very tough moment

  22-01-2026 21:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Lorenzo Musetti raised his level in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open.The player from Carrara had admitted that he felt the tension during his first match against Belgian ace Raphael Collignon and had struggled more than expected, benefiting from his opponent's withdrawal after taking control of the match.The Italian star was aware that he had to do better in the clash against his compatriot Lorenzo Sonego and applied his tactical plan to perfection, achieving a clear win against
  
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• Shake Shack is finally here! But is its Australian Open debut an ace?

  22-01-2026 20:53 via espn.com
  Shake Shack is the latest culinary craze taking the Australian Open by storm, but is its burger, fries, and shake worth the eye-watering $50 price tag?
  
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• John McEnroe highlights Coco Gauff’s athleticism at the Australian Open

  22-01-2026 20:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Coco Gauff did not have an overly difficult task in the first two rounds of the Australian Open. The first obstacle on her way to winning the trophy was Kamila Rakhimova, and the 21-year-old managed to win in two sets. Two days later, Coco Gauff played against Olga Danilovic, also winning in two sets.However, she now faces a somewhat more difficult challenge, considering that in the next round she will play against the 70th player in the WTA ranking, Hailey Baptiste. Many sports analysts ar
  
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• Jannik Sinner makes confession about his next rival at the Australian Open

  22-01-2026 20:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jannik Sinner lived up to the prediction and reached the third round at the Australian Open without any problems.The world No.2 – who had played just two sets against Hugo Gaston on his debut – left very little room for local idol James Duckworth on the iconic Rod Laver Arena, showing excellent condition both technically and physically.It will be very tough for anyone to stop the Italian ace on this surface, where his game becomes even more effective and the numbers certify it. The 2
  
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• Can Mirra Andreeva make a run at the Australian Open title?

  22-01-2026 19:49 via espn.com
  Andreeva won the Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide -- and could be the most likely player to upset Sabalenka, Gauff or Swiatek.
  
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• Novak Djokovic speaks out on Australian Open overcrowding

  22-01-2026 19:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic qualified for the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne today, after defeating Francesco Maestrelli 6:3, 6:2, 6:2. The match between Djokovic and Maestrelli, the fourth and 141st ranked tennis player in the world, lasted two hours and 16 minutes. Djokovic, who already broke in the second game of the first set, needed seven opportunities to close the set, which lasted 47 minutes.The Serbian tennis player started the second set with a break, and
  
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• Brandel Chamblee reacts to McIlroy’s call for Rahm and Hatton to pay fines

  22-01-2026 19:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rory McIlroy sparked an avalanche of backlash yesterday after calling on his colleagues, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, to pay their DP World Tour fines to secure Ryder Cup appearances in future years. His comments have generated plenty of backlash, but McIlroy stands firmly behind his views and believes it's the best option for the famous duo. “We went really hard on the Americans about being paid to play the Ryder Cup, and we also said that we would pay to play in Ryder Cups. There&rs
  
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• WTA legend surprised by relaxed Daniil Medvedev

  22-01-2026 19:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Daniil Medvedev is gradually regaining his best form and could be a factor at the 2026 Australian Open.The former world number one – who has had a few seasons that fell well short of expectations – is back playing excellent tennis and has shown this since the start of this year, lifting the trophy in Brisbane thanks to a truly brilliant run.This is the Russian ace's favorite surface, and he is capable of causing trouble for anyone on hard courts when he is playing at his best. The di
  
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• Lee Westwood predicts drama if Rahm and Hatton lose their appeal

  22-01-2026 18:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  The world of golf has been in a state of uncertainty for several years, and most fans are a bit disappointed and cannot say with certainty what the future holds for this sport. One of the most important competitions in the world of golf is certainly the Ryder Cup, and after the last edition that took place a few months ago, most fans are already looking to the future and trying to predict what we can expect from the next Ryder Cup, which will be held in two years at Adare Manor.As we have a
  
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• Novak Djokovic on his off-season: What’s the point if you’re not improving?

  22-01-2026 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic played another fantastic game in Melbourne.In the second round of the Australian Open, in two hours and 16 minutes, he swept the world's 37th ranked tennis player Francesco Maestrelli 6:3, 6:2, 6:2 and thus scheduled a duel with Botic van de Zandschulp in the next round.The best player in the history of this sport opened the match in a phenomenal way - with a break, and then kept that advantage until the very end of the first set.He could have made another br
  
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• Marin Cilic follows Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka into R3 in Melbourne

  22-01-2026 18:08 via tennisworldusa.org
  Like Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic stopped the clock in Melbourne on Thursday.The Croat defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in two hours and nine minutes for a place in the Australian Open third round.Clinic from Cilic 🫡The Croat defeats Shapovalov 6-4 6-3 6-2 and is thought to his 11th third round at the @AustralianOpen 🇦🇺#AO26 pic.twitter.com/qIiSSqNWvg— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 22, 2026Thus, the veteran reached the last 32 in Melbourne fo
  
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• Novak Djokovic opens up on his increasingly aggressive approach

  22-01-2026 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic has scored two comfortable wins in the first rounds of the 2026 Australian Open.The former world No.1 – who is chasing his 11th career title at Melbourne Park – didn't have to struggle much to beat Spaniard Pedro Martinez and Italian Francesco Maestrelli, who couldn't put him in the slightest trouble. The Serbian legend seemed to be in excellent shape and gave the feeling that he can raise his level when he needs to, but it will be necessary to wait for more dangerous
  
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• Cirstea speaks out after cold handshake with Osaka at Australian Open

  22-01-2026 17:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after defeating Sorana Cirstea from Romania. As in the first round against Antonia Ruzic, Osaka again had a lot of problems and won in three sets (6:3, 4:6, 6:2).This time, Naomi Osaka was in the spotlight for her lack of fair play, for which Cirstea reprimanded her, and then "coldly" shook her hand at the net. As soon as it happened, Osaka asked in surprise, "Why did you do that?"Cirstea saw that Osaka st
  
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• Ben Shelton explains why Valentin Vacherot’s rise doesn’t surprise him

  22-01-2026 16:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  In the next round of the Australian Open, Ben Shelton will face Valentin Vacherot, the Monegasque tennis player who excelled last year and also shocked the public with his victory at the Shanghai Masters.After that victory, many doors opened for him, who will now face a serious challenge.In an interview with the media, Ben Shelton pointed out that he had previously faced Vacherot during college, but also on the ATP Challenger Tour, and that he knows his qualities well. The American tennis p
  
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• 'You have NO idea!' | Osaka's HEATED exchange after frosty handshake!

  22-01-2026 15:42 via skysports.com
  
  During their Australian Open second-round match, Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea shared a few words as they shook hands, with Cirstea seemingly unhappy with Osaka.
  
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• 'You have NO idea!' | Osaka at centre of HEATED exchange at Australian Open!

  22-01-2026 15:42 via skysports.com
  
  During their Australian Open second-round match, Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea shared a few words as they shook hands, with Cirstea seemingly unhappy with Osaka.
  
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• Naomi Osaka apologizes for 'disrespecting' Sorana Cirstea after tense AO scene

  22-01-2026 15:26 via tennisworldusa.org
  Naomi Osaka issued an apology to Sorana Cirstea during her post-match press conference, admitting that her on-court comments were "disrespectful."In case you missed it, the two-time Australian Open champion overcame retiring Cirstea 6-3 4-6 6-2 to reach the third round at Melbourne Park.After Osaka made her way to the net, an irked Cirstea had words for the former world No. 1. Apparently, the 35-year-old Romanian - who is playing her last season on the WTA Tour - had issues with the celebrations
  
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• Is this the end? Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis fall short in controversial third-set tiebreak

  22-01-2026 15:17 via espn.com
  There will be no magical Australian Open run for Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in 2026, with the nation's most beloved doubles pairing failing agonisingly short in a rollercoaster, and somewhat controversial, first round match.
  
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• Day 5: Osaka stunned by frosty handshake; Wawrinka breaks record

  22-01-2026 13:38 via espn.com
  Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is on the verge of breaking a new record previously held by Roger Federer after booking his ticket to the third round on Day 5.
  
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• Australian Open: Elena Rybakina overcomes early struggles to register two-set 2R win

  22-01-2026 13:13 via tennisworldusa.org
  Elena Rybakina struggled early on against France's Varvara Gracheva, but ultimately found her rhythm on the court and overcame the world No. 77 7-5 6-2 to progress into the Australian Open third round.After making a slow start to the match and falling 1-3 behind, the Kazakh took the next four games and opened a 5-3 lead, but then failed to serve out for the opener in the ninth game. However, the No. 5 seed remained calm, breaking Gracheva again in the 12th game - when the Frenchwoman was serving
  
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• Retiring Wawrinka goes long to reach 3rd round

  22-01-2026 13:03 via espn.com
  Stan Wawrinka, who will retire at the end of the season, became the first player to reach the third round at a Grand Slam past his 40th birthday since 1978, and he needed 4 hours, 33 minutes to do it.
  
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• Australian Open: Belinda Bencic upset by 126th-ranked teenage qualifier in 2R

  22-01-2026 13:01 via tennisworldusa.org
  Belinda Bencic's perfect start to 2026 has just come to an abrupt end after world No. 126 Nikola Bartunkova stunned the 10 seed 6-3 0-6 6-4 in the Australian Open second round.Prior to arriving in Melbourne, the Swiss defeated Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff an route to going a perfect 5-0 at the United Cup. Then, the world No. 10 also made a winning start to the Happy Slam after beating Katie Boulter and improving to 6-0 in 2026.Going into the match against Bartunkova - a 19-year-old Czech who won t
  
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• 'What was that for?' Osaka asks of terse Cirstea

  22-01-2026 12:55 via espn.com
  Naomi Osaka received a cool response from Sorana Cirstea after their second-round Australian Open match, as Cirstea was apparently upset with Osaka's efforts to pump herself up during the match.
  
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• 'Sorry she was mad' - Osaka claims heated win at Australian Open

  22-01-2026 11:57 via skysports.com
  
  Naomi Osaka earned a heated Australian Open win over Sorana Cirstea as defending champion Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova all advanced.
  
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• Naomi Osaka bluntly fires back at Sorana Cirstea after frosty Australian Open moment

  22-01-2026 11:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Naomi Osaka ripped Sorana Cirstea's unhappiness with her as nothing else but a frustration for concluding her last Australian Open campaign. Today, the 28-year-old Japanese and the 35-year-old Romanian met for the first time since 2015 Wimbledon. And after nearly two hours of play, the younger rival sealed a 6-3 4-6 6-2 win to reach the third round at Melbourne Park.As the two players got to the net for a traditional post-match handshake, Cirstea stopped Osaka to exchange a couple of words
  
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• Jannik Sinner downs James Duckworth, remains on Australian Open title course

  22-01-2026 11:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  World no. 2 Jannik Sinner clinched his 16th consecutive victory at the Australian Open.The two-time defending champion defeated James Duckworth 6-1, 6-4 6-2 in an hour and 49 minutes for a place in the third round.All aboard the Sinner express 🚄World No. 2 securing the opener 6-1 in 26 minutes.#AO26 pic.twitter.com/8ti580G8l2— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2026The favorite fired 18 aces and defended all three break points in two troubled games. The Aussie struggled behind
  
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• Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Sorana Cirstea, then gets stopped in tense moment

  22-01-2026 11:33 via tennisworldusa.org
  Naomi Osaka secured a 6-3 4-6 6-2 win over Sorana Cirstea in the Australian Open second round just moments before the two got into a tense exchange at the net.The Japanese, seeded at No. 16, trailed 0-2 early on but recovered with breaks in the fourth and eighth games.Cirstea started the second set the same way that she started the opener, but this time the 41st-ranked Romanian managed to win the set and force a decider.After losing the opening two games in each of the first two sets, the two-ti
  
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• Eternal Stan Wawrinka surives a five-setter, reaches Australian Open R3

  22-01-2026 11:18 via tennisworldusa.org
  A couple od months before turning 41, Stan Wawrinka will compete in the third round of the Australian Open!The Swiss faced Arthur Gea in the second round and prevailed 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 in four hours and 33 minutes.OUT OF THIS W😱RLD@stanwawrinka with another backhand BEAUTY to send the match into a 5th set! 🍿@wwos • @espn • @tntsports • @wowowtennis • #AO26 pic.twitter.com/67ckcAGG0N— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2026Thus, the Swiss becam
  
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• Follow live: Stan Wawrinka prevails in epic five-set, four-and-a-half hour marathon

  22-01-2026 10:40 via espn.com
  Novak Djokovic is closing in on another record as Jannik Sinner also headlines a bumper day at the Australian Open which sees the combustible Nick Kyrgios makes his first appearances of the tournament at Melbourne Park. Here's our Day 5 live blog.
  
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• Novak Djokovic shows evolution is his greatest weapon - Beating time, not biology

  22-01-2026 10:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic is through to the Australian Open third round for the 19th straight time!While playing well, the veteran discussed his movement, admitting he lost some of his raw explosiveness that defined his peak years.MAESTRELLI INCANTA ANCHE NOLE 🎩👏🏻L’Azzurro esce a testa alta contro Djokovic! Bellissima questa palla corta con il taglio sotto: anche il serbo applaude 💙#EurosportTennis #Djokovic #AusOpen #AO2026 pic.twitter.com/BIQu9R0ixI— Eurosport
  
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• Australian Open: USA's Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Jessica Pegule reach 3R

  22-01-2026 09:37 via tennisworldusa.org
  Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys have been through to the Australian Open third round after registering straight-set wins on Thursday.Anisimova, seeded at No. 4, defeated 45th-ranked Katerina Siniakova 6-1 6-4 after hitting 31 winners and converting four of her 14 break points.On paper, Anisimova clinched a routine win. However, it definitely wasn't the cleanest of performances for the No. 4 seed, who sprayed eight double faults and allowed her rival 13 break points. Fortunately for the America
  
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• Follow live: Novak Djokovic breezes into third round, Naomi Osaka's latest walk out fit

  22-01-2026 09:22 via espn.com
  Novak Djokovic is closing in on another record as Jannik Sinner also headlines a bumper day at the Australian Open which sees the combustible Nick Kyrgios makes his first appearances of the tournament at Melbourne Park. Here's our Day 5 live blog.
  
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• Australian Open: Aggressive Iga Swiatek wins, sets up 3R meeting vs No. 31 seed

  22-01-2026 09:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  Iga Swiatek looked sharper on the court today and that resulted in a routine 6-2 6-3 win over Marie Bouzkova in the Australian Open second round.Right out the gate, the No. 2 seed claimed a break and went 2-0 up. While the 44th-ranked Czech managed to get the break back instantly, the six-time Grand Slam champion remained unfazed as she earned two more breaks in the fourth and eighth games to bag the first set.After losing the first set, Bouzkova bounced back at the start of the second set with
  
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