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Kyrgios will play despite injury fears, says Open chief
Nick Kyrgios is in danger of missing the Australian Open after suffering an abdominal injury, but tournament director Craig Tiley is adamant his drawcard will play. The polarising Australian was …
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Kyrgios return to Open in doubt after new injury scare
Nick Kyrgios is in danger of missing the Australian Open, with the returning star suffering an abdominal injury. The polarising Australian was primed for his Melbourne Park comeback next week, …
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Kyrgios’ Davis Cup recall excites teammate de Minaur
Alex de Minaur has welcomed Nick Kyrgios back into the Davis Cup fold and says his teammate’s penchant for headlines is no drama. Kyrgios is a shock selection for the …
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‘Lucky, lucky loser’ Sakkari through to next round in Adelaide
Maria Sakkari has defeated Linda Noskova in straight sets to advance to the Round of 16 at the Adelaide International tournament. It was a dominant display from the Greek who …
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Kyrgios set for shock Davis Cup return after five years
Nick Kyrgios is in line to make a sensational return to Australia’s Davis Cup team for the first time in more than five years. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, who’s been …
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Kokkinakis gets first win at Adelaide International
Home town favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis has come through a tough examination before wrapping up a day of success for Australian players at the Adelaide International. Kokkinakis, winner of the event …
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Maria Sakkari defeated in second round of Adelaide International qualifiers
After a three-hour long thrilling tennis match, Maria Sakkari (no.32) lost 6-4, 6-7 (10), 6-3 to USA’s Peyton Stearns (no.47) in the second day of Adelaide International qualifiers. It follows …
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Marathon man Kokkinakis playing the tennis of his life
Thanasi Kokkinakis has become the marathon man of tennis, a veritable magnet for late-night, drawn-out, exhausting and nearly always nail-biting drama, played out over five undulating acts. “You know, they’re …
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Maria Sakkari posts emotional tribute to partner Konstantinos Mitsotakis from Australian Open
Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari rarely discusses her relationship with Konstantinos Mitsotakis, son of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. However, when she does, she expresses her affection openly. While in …
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Kyrgios allays injury fears in tight doubles loss
A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios has shrugged aside the pain in his surgically repaired wrist as his Brisbane International comeback ended in a tight doubles loss. The Australian fulfilled …