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Australian Open Preview: Six storylines to watch in Melbourne (Sportsnet.ca)

The Aussie summer is upon us. So is the first major on the tennis calendar. The proclaimed 'Happy Slam' returns as 256 singles players are set to compete at ...

to a title at the inaugural United Cup team event. 1 Iga Swiatek and helped lead the U.S. 1 the circuit has seen since Serena Williams. Garcia is a two-time slam winner in doubles and reached the semifinals of the US Open last year. Gauff won the ASB Classic in Auckland to begin her the season, the third singles title of her young career, and the teenager has already reached a major final. Fellow Australian Ajla Tomljanovic, who defeated Serena Williams in the US Open on the way to a quarterfinals run has also pulled out of the tournament due to injury. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka closed out last year as runner-up at the WTA Finals and has opened the calendar year with the 11th singles title of her career (also a title in Adelaide). Bianca Andreescu is back in Australia for the first time in two years and has looked more than eager to take in the sites, sounds, and pets. Andreescu is the only Canadian singles player to win a major, capturing the US Open title in 2019, and Leylah produced magic of her own at Flushing Meadows only two years later when she reached the final. Fernandez, ranked 39th, won a pair of matches in Auckland to kick off her 2023 before falling in the quarterfinals and meets veteran Alize Cornet of France in an intriguing first round encounter. Djokovic’s record at the Australian Open is a remarkable 82-8 and he hasn’t lost a best of five match in Melbourne since 2018. While the embarrassing saga no doubt left a bitter taste in his mouth, the 21-time major champion has returned to the site of the most successful tournament of his career.

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Andreescu, Auger-Aliassime highlight busy day for Canadians on ... (TSN)

A total of five Canadians will hit the court Sunday night and Monday morning, highlighted by an all-Canadian clash between Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime and ...

ET/7:15 p.m. ET/4 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. Auger-Aliassime, 22, is coming off a spectacular season in 2022, winning four single tournaments, including three on hard surfaces during the month of October. The pair have played each other four times in their careers with Auger-Aliassime taking three of those matches. The match will be played on Kia Arena and will begin not before 2 a.m. PT on TSN1. PT on TSN1 or TSN5. The 22-year-old native of Mississauga will hit Court 3 at 7 p.m. PT, on TSN1 or TSN5. You can view multiple streams simultaneously with the TSN Multiplex. PT on TSN 1/5, TSN.ca and the TSN App with bonus streams available on TSN+.

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Expert picks - Who will win the 2023 Australian Open titles? (ESPN)

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and several others could challenge for the Aussie Open titles. Our experts weigh in.

She reached the final in Tokyo in September, recorded wins over [Simona Halep](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=936), [Paula Badosa](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2731) and [Jelena Ostapenko](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2195) last year, and opened the 2023 season with a statement victory over [Anett Kontaveit](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2059) in Adelaide. [Andy Murray](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=235), [Roberto Bautista Agut](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1733) and dinged-up versions of Sinner and [Yoshihito Nishioka](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2226), then taking the first set off of Djokovic in the final. He has won each of the past three and eight of the past 11 Aussie Opens he has played in, and he is still at the top of his game. The 20-year old has been grinding at a top-50 level for a couple of years, and she made a really nice run at the first Adelaide tournament (though in second one, not so much; she laid a bit of an egg against [Shelby Rogers](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1897)). [Bianca Andreescu](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2979) in the third round, [Danielle Collins](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3262)/ [Elena Rybakina](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3126) in the fourth and so on. His draw is absolutely loaded -- a run might require him to beat Medvedev in the third round, [Denis Shapovalov](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2860) or [Hubert Hurkacz](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2726) in the fourth and Nadal or Tiafoe in the quarterfinals -- but Korda is in tremendous form, and it would be disappointing if he didn't at least give Medvedev a run. [Sofia Kenin](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2746) has had a great start to the season. She had a solid start in Australia last year, including the final eight in Melbourne, and a strong end to the year. [Frances Tiafoe](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2708) in the U.S. Having made the most of his limited 2022 season and starting the new year with the title in Adelaide -- and likely with a chip on his shoulder -- Djokovic should get his 22nd major title at the end of the fortnight. [Daniil Medvedev](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2383) had his worst overall win percentage in four years in 2022 (70%) and lost in straight sets to Djokovic in Adelaide. [Caroline Wozniacki](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=630): I think Swiatek is the favorite to win.

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Preview: Rafael Nadal Faces Jack Draper Test At Australian Open ... (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev all seek to hit the ground running on Day 1 at the 2023 Australian Open.

[Stan Wawrinka](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/stan-wawrinka/w367/overview). [Daniil Medvedev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniil-medvedev/mm58/overview) vs. [Felix Auger-Aliassime](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/felix-auger-aliassime/ag37/overview) (CAN) vs. The 2018 semi-finalist [Kyle Edmund](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/kyle-edmund/e831/overview) also makes his Melbourne Park comeback. [John Millman](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/john-millman/mh30/overview) takes on big-serving lefty [Marc-Andrea Huesler](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/marc-andrea-huesler/hh06/overview), while [Rinky Hijikata](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rinky-hijikata/h0bh/overview) plays qualifier [Yannick Hanfmann](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/yannick-hanfmann/h997/overview). [Stefanos Tsitsipas](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/stefanos-tsitsipas/te51/overview) (GRE) vs. [Daniil Medvedev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniil-medvedev/mm58/overview) in a five-set thriller. [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview) (ESP) vs. [United Cup](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/brisbane-perth-sydney/9900/2023/results) semi-finals alongside WTA World No. [Quentin Halys](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/quentin-halys/hb64/overview) for the first time in three attempts. [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview). [View Singles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/australian-open/580/draws)

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2023 Australian Open women's odds, picks, predictions, schedule ... (CBSSports.com)

Tennis expert Jose Onorato has released Australian Open 2023 picks, predictions, and best bets.

She is already battle tested after reaching the finals of the French Open and the quarterfinals of the U.S. The 27-year-old has compiled a 405-263 singles record (60.6%) and has one career title. Sakkari enters as one of the favorites and is currently ranked No. Before making any 2023 Australian Open picks on the women's side, you need to The latest 2023 Australian Open women's singles odds from Caesar's Sportsbook have Swiatek as the -110 betting favorite. She has three career championships and has compiled a record of 124-62 (66.7%). The first round of the 2023 Australian Open gets underway on Sunday as top-ranked Iga Swiatek enters as the clear favorite, and for good reason. [He's only sharing his analysis, and all of his Australian Open picks and best bets, at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-australian-open-womens-tennis-odds-picks-can-iga-swiatek-win-it-all-proven-expert-releases-his-best-bets/#ttag=01142023_agg_cbssports_picks_tennis_wta_joseonorato_australianopenwomens). Instead, he says there are a number of other options to consider. Open, and was the French Open champion as well. That systematic approach helped Onorato go 96-67-7 -- up 60.42 units -- in 2022. Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Novak Djokovic back at Australian Open with Slams record near (Los Angeles Times)

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play at the Australian Open to kick off an important 2023 season that could see him take the men's Grand Slam lead.

[Iga Swiatek](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-09-10/us-open-iga-swiatek-tennis-recap-ons-jabeur) of Poland with the most Slam singles titles (three) in the women’s field. She was wobbly in losing to [American Jessica Pegula](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-09-03/jessica-pegula-kim-buffalo-bills-owners-us-open-tennis-career) during the United Cup, but she established herself as a force last year by reaching the semifinals in Australia, winning on clay at the French Open, and winning on hard courts at the U.S. [Naomi Osaka](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-03-13/naomi-osaka-fan-insults-harassment), the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open champion, [is pregnant](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-01-11/tennis-star-naomi-osaka-announces-she-is-pregnant) and will sit out this year. [Coco Gauff](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-09-04/coco-gauff-us-open-rise-serena-williams-tennis) at 7, and Madison Keys at 10. She has smoothed out flaws in her game, becoming more consistent with her serve and with her forehand technique, and she earned her third career singles title with a win in Auckland, New Zealand, last week. [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-09-11/us-open-mens-final-recap-carlos-alcaraz-casper-ruud) of Spain, 19, won his first Slam title at Flushing Meadows and became the youngest man ever ranked No. [Djokovic prevailed at Wimbledon](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-07-10/novak-djokovic-wins-wimbledon-title-beats-nick-kyrgios) for the fourth straight time to earn his 21st Slam singles championship, but he was prohibited from entering the U.S. “It’s definitely a tournament of opportunity on the women’s side,” Davenport said. [Novak Djokovic](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-11-17/novak-djokovic-gets-visa-play-australian-open) lost the only court battle of any kind that he faced in Australia last year. He is really one of the first tennis players to come along that is flexible like a gymnast. I’m not sure he’s ready to make a big, big move in a major yet, but I really like the way he’s developing right now.” Djokovic was greeted enthusiastically at a warmup tournament in Adelaide, where he saved a championship point in defeating rising American Sebastian Korda, and he was loudly cheered before an exhibition in Melbourne Park, where the Open will begin Sunday.

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How to watch Australian Open 2023 in the USA: Date, time, TV ... (Sporting News AU)

Melbourne Park will again host the Australian Open, as the world's best tennis players meet for an action-packed fortnight.

Time (ET) ET the day prior to Melbourne time (AEDT). Date (ET) 29, local time (Saturday, Jan. 15, EST) with the opening round of the men's and women's singles. 16, local time (Sunday, Jan.

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How to Watch the First Round of the Australian Open | Channel ... (mlive.com)

It is that time of year again. The tennis grand slam schedule is set to begin on Sunday, with the annual tournament showcasing the world's best players ...

- (11) Cameron Norrie vs. 4:15 a.m.) 12:45 a.m.) 3 a.m.) Vasek Pospisil (est. 10:30 p.m.) Jule Niemeier (est. - Channel: ESPN (7 p.m. Luca Van Assche) (est. 8:15 p.m.) Jack Draper (est. Yue Yuan (est.

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Australian Open Day One: Order of play and how to watch Rafael ... (CNN)

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek also begins her tournament as she seeks to cement her status as the sport's best and win her first ever Australian Open. Rod Laver Arena.

From 7pm ET 10 seed Madison Keys facing Russia’s Anna Blinkova, No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula playing Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian, No.

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Tennis' Succession Plan Could Begin at the Australian Open (Front Office Sports)

Between a post-Serena, post-Federer reality and a new Netflix series, the sport is set to explode out of the gates in Melbourne.

“The game will pave its own path of champions, and we are here to exercise the marketing arm as fate allows. All the same, the new crop of young players will be looking to dethrone Djokovic and Nadal in Melbourne. “We were kind of waiting for it because she was on the tour for so many years, but at the same time, you don’t want these people to leave and wish they could stay forever.” “That’s not the case for women.” Swiatek, the No. “Paul [Martin] and James [Gay-Rees] at Box to Box described Rafa as the shark in ‘Jaws,’” says ATP Media’s Chief Strategy Officer Nick Bourne. After missing the 2022 Australian and U.S. And for us, it’s just a pure opportunity for a sport which we all truly believe has so much to offer for millions of fans around the world.” … But when we look beyond that, the task that we have at hand is how do we build more affinity and personal connections.” [announced](https://frontofficesports.com/serena-williams-announces-retirement-from-tennis/) she would retire following the 2022 U.S. Interviews in the show include: “Tennis is a process of mental torture in some ways.”

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Australian Open 2023 men's preview: Novak Djokovic tries for 10th ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Men's No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz won't compete in the Australian Open due to injury, which could open the door for an American to win it all.

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How to Watch the 2023 Australian Open (TownandCountrymag.com)

Rafael Nadal seeks to defend his title in Melbourne, and the women's field is wide open, but world no. 1 Iga Swiatek is a definite favorite.

eastern on ESPN2. eastern on ESPN. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. eastern, and men's finals take place January 29, time 3:30 a.m. Finals: The women's finals take place January 28 at 3:30 a.m. Semifinals: The women's semis take place January 26 at 3:30 a.m. Round of 16 airs Saturday, January 21 at 8 p.m. You can also watch all the matches on ESPN+, ESPN's streaming platform. I’m looking forward to coming because I always play very well and probably my best tennis throughout my career on Australian soil, so I came in early ... Qualifying began on Monday, January 9, but has already wrapped up. I don’t actually recall when I came that early to Australia. The Serbian player had his visa ban overturned in November.

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Australian Open 2023 tennis live blog wrap Day 1 Nadal, Swiatek ... (ESPN)

The 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament is underway! Join our reporters on the ground in our live blog, bringing you the best action from Melbourne Park.

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How to watch Australian Open 2023 in Canada: Date, time, TV ... (Sporting News)

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open is almost here, with the world's best tennis players to descend on Melbourne Park for an action-packed fortnight.

Jan. 29, local time (Saturday, Jan. Time (EST) It will wrap up on Sunday, Jan. Date (EST) 16, local time (Sunday, Jan. TV channel (CA) 15, EST) with the opening round of the men's and women's singles.

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Jessica Pegula, Bills Mafia honor Damar Hamlin at Australian Open (ESPN)

Pegula, the daughter of the Bills' owners, repped the Buffalo safety in her first-round match just hours after the Bills won their first playoff game.

[Damar Hamlin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4036060/damar-hamlin), who suffered cardiac arrest while playing against the [Cincinnati Bengals](/nfl/team/_/name/cin/cincinnati-bengals) on Jan. 3-ranked women's tennis player, notched her first win of the [Australian Open](https://www.espn.com/tennis/bracket/_/year/2023/tournamentId/154/type/1). There's really no words, like a miracle, really," Pegula said following her victory. Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery," [Jessica Pegula](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2113), the world's No. [survived a sloppy AFC wild-card game](/nfl/story/_/id/35453144/bills-begin-nfl-playoff-march-sloppy-win-short-handed-dolphins) with a [34-31 decision](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401438002) over the [Miami Dolphins](/nfl/team/_/name/mia/miami-dolphins).

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Andreescu defeats Bouzkova in opening match at Australian Open ... (CBC.ca)

Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., who missed last year's Australian Open, made her presence felt on Sunday with a straight-sets win over No.

"I was not expecting to open the tournament on Rod Laver," Gauff said. I think when those days come you just kind of take it and don't complain and don't critique. You kind of just move on to the next one." Shapovalov had 38 service winners, 16 aces and seven double faults in the two-hour, 20-minute match. She had 12 forehand winners and three on her backhand. 25-ranked Marie Bouzkova of Czechia 6-2, 6-4.

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Andreescu Soars into Round Two at the Australian Open - Tennis ... (tenniscanada.com)

In her first grand slam match of 2023, Bianca Andreescu posted an impressive victory over Czech Marie Bouzkova in Melbourne.

Confidence moving forward is key to her game plan and she showed why in her Australian Open debut this year. The 22-year-old broke Bouzkova’s serve both early and late in the first set while also saving the only break point she faced to take the early lead. In her first grand slam match of the 2023 season, Canadian Bianca Andreescu posted an impressive 6-2, 6-4 upset victory over Czech Marie Bouzkova, the no.

Pegula is first player to Australian Open's second round (TSN)

Jessica Pegula began her bid for a first Grand Slam singles title by overwhelming Jaqueline Cristian 6-0, 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open on ...

“I was not expecting to open the tournament on Rod Laver,” Gauff said. You kind of just move on to the next one.” Katerina’s a fighter, I knew she was going to fight for every point. 1 Iga Swiatek in the fourth round. “I’m super-honored that the tournament chose me and Katerina. I think when those days come you just kind of take it and don’t complain and don’t critique.

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Opinion | Advantage Andreescu in Australian Open return (Toronto Star)

Mississauga's Bianca Andreescu opens the tennis season's first major with big ambitions, and a tidy victory over a higher-ranked opponent.

Clearly Andreescu was of a mind to get this over in two sets, straining to retain her authority of the match. The match’s arc took a defining turn in a third set where the 23-year-old from Richmond Hill overcame a break deficit to restore command. Andreescu needed only the one, as Bouzková returned wide in the 101st minute of the affair. But she dipped into a 0-30 hole, got one point back when Andreescu sprayed a return wide, then hit the wall of Andreescu’s dominance: sinking to 15-30, facing two break points for the match. [Leylah Fernandez.](https://www.thestar.com/sports/tennis/analysis/2022/01/16/canadian-tennis-star-leylah-fernandez-is-still-discovering-who-she-might-be-which-means-we-are-too.html) But there was an inkling of the Andreescu of not-that-distant past at an Aussie Open tune-up tournament a week ago in Adelaide. The Canadian’s first “Come on!” of the match arrived in the fourth game, where she broke Bouzková, often hitting over and behind the Czech, then consolidating for the 3-1 lead. On Andreescu’s second break-point chance, her return went wide and ultimately Bouzková held at 4-4. 25 Marie Bouzková 6-2, 6-4 and advanced to the second round on a day that had five Canadians in singles action. Bouzková, now forced to take risks, sidestepped trouble in the next game, fending off Andreescu’s first break point of the second set, after complaining to the chair umpire that Andreescu had hindered her return at 30-40 by screaming on the point. And then cracking the top 10 again, because I do believe that I’m at that level. Eviscerated in the open set 0-5 and down 5-2 in the second set, Andreescu unspooled an epic rally to eliminate two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza 0-6, 7-6(3), 6-1. 40, but there was enough shown there to hearten the Canadian immensely.

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Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open with knee injury (ESPN)

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open a day before he was scheduled to play his first-round match because of an injured knee.

It's part of the sport," he said. To Nick's credit, he did everything to get back on court." "Obviously a mixture of emotions [but] that's life. His physiotherapist, Will Maher, said Kyrgios "didn't pull up great" from the exhibition and was in no state to take part in a Grand Slam. It was worth persevering to see if he can get back on court. It's brutal," Kyrgios said.

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Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From The Australian Open | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Monday due to a knee injury. The Australian was scheduled to face Roman Safiullin on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old maintained his form throughout the year, advancing to the [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) final in singles and triumphing at the [Citi Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/washington/418/overview) among other results. "I think we've made the sensible decision to withdraw him because at this stage he wants to feel mentally comfortable that he can go seven matches, he can go the distance, and needs to be able to do potentially seven three-hour matches. "To Nick's credit, he did try everything, to the point even last week he was having a procedure called a fenestration and drainage where they use a syringe to try and drain the cyst, which Nick has some pretty gruesome photos of. The Australian was scheduled to face [Roman Safiullin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roman-safiullin/sx50/overview) on Tuesday, but will be replaced in the draw by lucky loser [Denis Kudla](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/denis-kudla/kb09/overview). "It's not a significant injury in the sense that it's going to be career threatening or anything like that. "Look, I'm not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event.

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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open due to knee injury (Sportsnet.ca)

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open a day before he was scheduled to play his first-round match because of an injured knee.

Yeah, the only real way to get rid of it is to open up and then just get rid of it.” I’ve had some great memories here — obviously last year, winning the title in doubles and playing the best tennis of my life, probably. Maher said that an MRI exam after Kyrgios felt discomfort in his knee revealed a cyst and a small tear in the lateral meniscus ligament. Then going into this event as one of the favorites, it’s brutal,” Kyrgios said. “One of the most important tournaments of my career. Obviously pretty brutal,” Kyrgios said of the decision to sit out.

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Shang Makes History With Win In Australian Open Debut | ATP Tour ... (ATP Tour)

China's Juncheng Shang defeats Oscar Otte in the Melbourne first round, becoming the first Chinese man in the Open Era to win a match at the Australian ...

The youngest player in the men's singles draw, Shang showed poise beyond his years as he stayed the course after letting slip two match points on return at 5-4 in the fourth set. [Frances Tiafoe](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/frances-tiafoe/td51/overview) or [Daniel Altmaier](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniel-altmaier/ae14/overview) will be next for Shang, who has rocketed up 50 places to No. After saving two break points in the opening set, he did not face another as he sealed the win on his third match point.

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Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open with injured knee (Alaska Highway News)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open because of an injured knee, a day before he was scheduled to play his ...

“One of the most important tournaments of my career. Obviously pretty brutal,” Kyrgios said of the decision to sit out. Kyrgios was the runner-up at Wimbledon last year in singles and the men's doubles champion at the Australian Open and considered the host country’s strongest chance to win a title at Melbourne Park this year.

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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open (6PR)

Australia's top-ranked male player has been battling knee soreness in the lead-up to the grand slam. “I'm devastated,” he told reporters on Monday. More to come ...

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Nadal Outlasts Draper To Begin Australian Open Title Defence | ATP ... (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal comes through a challenging opening test against Jack Draper in Rod Laver Arena at the 2023 Australian Open.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title (2009, 2022). With defeat to Nadal, the Briton fell to 0-2 against top seeds at the Slams, having lost to [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview) at 2021 [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) in his major debut. His best major result is a third-round run at the 2022 The Spaniard delivered in the crucial moments of a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory against 21-year-old debutante [Jack Draper](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jack-draper/d0co/overview) to reach the Melbourne second round for the 17th time. The pair's first ATP Head2Head matchup was briefly interrupted by rain at several moments early on, and the action on the court seemed to match that stop-start pattern as both men took turns dictating from the baseline. He is young, he has the power and I think he has a great future in front [of him]. In an all-lefty matchup, Nadal clinched sets one and three with decisive, late breaks to make up for what was nearly a 6-0 second set for Draper. "I played against one of the toughest opponents possible in the first round, being seeded. But Nadal rattled off the final six games as Draper's physical issues hampered him more and more. The last couple of months haven’t been easy for me, but hopefully this victory is going to help me." I’m very excited about this new beginning, just super happy to be back here in I’m super happy to be back here in Australia one more time," Nadal said in his on-court interview.

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Andreescu's 'Aha moment' made Australian Open win possible (Sportsnet.ca)

Bianca Andreescu traces the path that brought her back to the tennis tour after a mental health break — and, on Monday, put her back in the win column ...

"It was fun obviously for them to get that win before I went on court,'' Pegula said. "If you don't feel good in something for a while — I didn't feel good for two or three months — I would say to take a step back, if you can.'' "Definitely an ugly win, I think.'' "It was a tough game. I have a strong intuition, I would say, and I feel like a lot of other people do. "I think it's huge for Chinese men's tennis,'' said the 17-year-old Shang, who hit 34 winners. "Quite a big accomplishment,'' Shang said. "That was when I started to ask myself the question: Is this worth it? I did dancing. I feel very motivated.'' "Do I keep pushing and pushing and hope for the best? All in all, there was a lot going on — after beating No.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime Survives Opening Test At Australian Open ... (ATP Tour)

Felix Auger-Aliassime didn't have things all his own way Monday, but he stepped up when needed to reach the second round at the Australian Open for the ...

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) quarter-finalist Auger-Aliassime is chasing his maiden Grand Slam title this fortnight in Melbourne. “It was a rough start,” Auger-Aliassime said. The 32-year-old hit through Auger-Aliassime with his weight of shot and moved forward effectively, winning 82 per cent (9/11) of net points in the first set to soar ahead. It is a first round, it happens. On my part it was a bit of a struggle but it is ok. It is always tough to play a good friend.

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Auger-Aliassime outguns Pospisil in all-Canadian Australian Open ... (tenniscanada.com)

Félix Auger-Aliassime fought past compatriot Vasek Pospisil in four tough sets at the Australian Open on Monday.

Unlike the previous two sets, Auger-Aliassime did not let Pospisil mount a comeback as he hung on to wrap up the win in just under four hours. Auger-Aliassime was undeterred and continued applying pressure to the Pospisil serve. At the start of the third, Pospisil appeared to be struggling with cramps and once again faced early pressure on his serve.

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Nadal struggles at times during four-set win at Australian Open (Sportsnet.ca)

Rafael Nadal never truly seemed in danger of becoming the first Australian Open defending men's champion to lose in the first round since his current coach, ...

The No. You kind of just move on to the next one.'' "I was humble enough to accept that (there were) going to be a little bit of ups and downs during the match,'' Nadal said. There were plenty of other major titlists on the packed Day 1 schedule, with Petra Kvitova, Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko and Barbora Krejcikova among the winners. To go toe-to-toe with him on a big court like that is special,'' Draper said. 38 this week, was making his fourth trip to a major and his best showing was getting to the third round at the U.S. Draper, ranked a career-best No. All in all, it was a bit of a struggle. Nadal, who is seeded No. That's good, then, because the 36-year-old from Spain was not in peak form. From there, though, Nadal would not drop another game, beginning his pursuit of a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam championship with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 win that took more than 3 1/2 hours in Rod Laver Arena. After nearly two hours of so-so play, Nadal found himself even at a set apiece.

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Auger-Aliassime defeats fellow Canadian Pospisil at Australian Open (CTV Montreal)

Felix Auger-Aliassime won the Canadian duel in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday. The 22-year-old Quebecer defeated compatriot Vasek Pospisil ...

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Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open with injured knee (TSN)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A “devastated” Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open on Monday — the day before he was scheduled to play his ...

Maher said that an MRI exam after Kyrgios felt discomfort in his knee revealed a cyst and a small tear in the lateral meniscus ligament. Yeah, the only real way to get rid of it is to open up and then just get rid of it.” I’ve had some great memories here — obviously last year, winning the title in doubles and playing the best tennis of my life, probably. Then going into this event as one of the favorites, it’s brutal,” Kyrgios said. “One of the most important tournaments of my career. Obviously pretty brutal,” Kyrgios said of the decision to sit out.

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Fernandez, Djokovic headline Day 2 of Australian Open on TSN (TSN)

Bianca Andreescu, Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are all moving on to the second round in Melbourne with victories while Rebecca Marino and Vasek ...

Watch coverage LIVE tonight at 7pm et/4pm pt on TSN1, TSN.ca, the TSN App with bonus streams available on TSN+. He has nine career wins at the Australian Open, three ahead of Australia’s Roy Emerson for the most ever. With 21 career Grand Slam titles, Djokovic sits one back of Rafael Nadal for the all-time men’s singles record. The 29-year-old Garcia has 11 career singles titles and enters this year's first Grand Slam off a semifinal run at last year’s US Open. Djokovic plays his first Australian Open in two years. You can also view multiple streams at once with the TSN Multiplex.

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