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Unflappable so far, Sinner prepares for his first major final. He faces Medvedev in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — One thing people have noticed about Jannik Sinner is how unflappable he's been on his run to the Australian Open final. And the big smile. In the semifinals against 10-time title-winner Novak Djokovic, who had never lost a match after reaching the last...
Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer's Grand Slam record
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Achieving yet another record at the Australian Open put Novak Djokovic in a reflective mood, revealing how he thought things might change after he'd clinched that historic 24th major title. Djokovic played his best two sets “in a while” in a 6-0,...
Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?
A smile creased Daniil Medvedev's face as he walked to the net in Rod Laver Arena at 3:39 a.m., finally a winner in the Australian Open's second round after five sets spread across nearly 4 1/2 hours in the third-latest finish in Grand Slam history. Zero chance Medvedev would have...
Say that to my face: Djokovic challenges a heckler in testy 2nd-round win at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Already sick and tired in another early round slog, Novak Djokovic unloaded on a heckler who crossed the line at the Australian Open. Defending champion Djokovic angrily challenged the spectator to “say that to my face” and gestured to the man to...
