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Jamie Murray admits he has no plans to partner with brother Andy at Tokyo Olympics

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Jamie Murray has admitted that he has no plans to partner his brother Andy in the Olympics this year, preferring to stay with his regular partner.




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Tennis fans slam John Millman for using 'illegal' service trick during his loss to Roger Federer

Australian tennis star John Millman has been accused of using a dodgy 'trick'during his nail-biting five-set defeat to Roger Federer.




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Bonnie Anderson cosies up to Jordan Simi at the Australian Open 

The Neighbours star admitted to lying to police to protect her drug-using ex-boyfriend Matt Arnautovic.




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Allison Langdon poses with Tracy Vo at the Australian Open - after successful return to Today

Allison Langdon recently made a successful return to the Today show opposite Karl Stefanovic. 




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Vicious brawl breaks out at Melbourne Arena just minutes before Nick Kyrgios entered the venue 

The altercation occurred just before 7pm on Saturday at Melbourne Arena ahead of Kyrgios's third round against Russian Karen Khachanov.




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'She was feeling heavy': Coach admits shock but says Australian Open exit will help Serena Williams

Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman who supervises Serena Williams' career, admitted that he was shocked by her exit to Qiang Wang on a day of shocks at the Australian Open.




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Nick Kyrgios set for Nadal showdown after battling to victory in five-set Australian Open thriller

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Long before he set up what should be a pulsating fourth-round against Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios had already commenced hostilities.




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Australian Open crowd goes wild as Nick Kyrgios wins five set nail-biter to set up clash with Nadal

The Australian tennis bad boy is through to the fourth round after winning a five-set thriller against 16th seed Russian Karen Khachanov.




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What sparked the bitter feud between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal

The bitter rivalry between the two tennis heavyweights began last February at the Mexico Open with a petty on-court dispute and escalated from there, with more fireworks at Wimbeldon.




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Pia Miller packs on the PDA with multi-millionaire boyfriend Patrick Whitesell at Australian Open

Actress Pia Miller and her multimillionaire boyfriend Patrick Whitesell packed on the PDA while attending the Australian Open on Sunday. 




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Coco Gauff's fairytale Australian Open run ended by Sofia Kenin in the last-16

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: One former tennis prodigy from Florida defeated a present one when fourteenth seed Sofia Kenin brought the run of Coco Gauff to an end.




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Superstar Novak Djokovic says he won't push his children into becoming tennis players

The Serbian world number two opened up about his hopes for son Stefan, 5 and daughter Tara, 2 moments after his fourth round straight sets win over Argentinian Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.




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Ash Barty survives mid-match scare in three set thriller to Australia Open quarter finals

Australia's golden girl of tennis survived a mid-match scare to down world number 18 seed Alison Riske to win  6-3 1-6 6-4 to book a quarter finals berth.




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Coco Gauff's fairytale ended, Novak Djokovic looks unstoppable - Australian Open things you missed

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic sent out a message to his rivals after cruising through to the quarter-finals, but 15-year-old sensation Coco Gauff saw her fairytale run end.




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Carrie Bickmore and Chris Walker coordinate attire at Australian Open

She shares two adorable children with partner Chris Walker who she met while he was working on The Project.




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Roger Federer reaches a record 15th Australian Open quarter-final after beating Marton Fucsovics

Having been pushed to the brink by John Millman in a classic on Friday, Federer again dropped the opening set to Hungary's Marton Fucsovics. But this time he did not need a deciding set, winning in four.




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Federer tells tennis fans to enjoy an Australia Day drink after another victory

The Swiss maestro cast aside Marton Fucsovics at Melbourne Park on Sunday, before telling the crowd they still had time to celebrate the national day as the clock struck 11.30pm.




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Tennis superstar Ash Barty gives classy response when asked when Australia Day should be celebrated 

Ash Barty has served a brilliant response after the debate over changing date of Australia Day threatened to overshadow her stunning fourth round win at her home grand slam.




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BORIS BECKER: Nick Kyrgios is already a winner at the Australian Open

Regardless of what happens in his fourth-round match against Rafael Nadal, there is a lot Nick Kyrgios can take away from this month that will serve him well for the rest of the season.




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Australian Open spectator slams another fan yelling during Coco Gauff match

American tennis stars Coco Gauff and Sofia Kenin were battling it out in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday when the crowd began to chant at them.




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Australian Open tennis star confirms outrageous rumour about his MUM

Austrian Dominic Thiem, 26, was asked about the bizarre whispers after his straight sets win over Frenchman Gael Monfils at the Australian Open on Monday.




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Tennis legend John McEnroe calls Margaret Court a 'crazy aunt' before Australian Open honour service

Australian legend Court - a devout Christian - has caused controversy for saying she doesn't believe gay people should be allowed to marry because the Bible does not condone it.




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Nick Kyrgios out of the Australian Open despite a courageous performance against Rafael Nadal

The Australian gave it his all in a spirited performance but went down 6-3 3-6 7-6 7-6 in four sets against the Spaniard in an emotion-charged showdown.




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McEnroe slams Margaret Court for her homophobic views while tennis' stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Court's uncompromising opinions on LGBT matters have made her a polarising figure and McEnroe became the latest high profile figure to attack her.




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Nick Kyrgios pays tribute to Kobe Bryant as he prepares to take on Nadal at the Australia Open 

The Australian world 23 made his grand entrance to Rod Laver Arena wearing an LA  Lakers jersey after Bryant tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on Sunday.




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Margaret Court met with 'scattered boos' from Australian Open crowd and isn't allowed to speak

Australian tennis great Margaret Court was honoured on the 50th Anniversary of her 1070- Grand Slam but she was met with some boos, rainbow flags and wasn't allowed to speak.




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Australian Open fourth round opponents Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal pay tributes to Kobe Bryant

The polarising Australian tennis bad boy earned the respect of fans and his arch rival after bowing out of the grand slam in a pulsating fourth setter on Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena.




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Coco Gauff pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with pink 'Mamba Mentality' sneakers at Australian Open

The 15-year-old played alongside Caty McNally, 18, in the third round of the Women's Doubles tournament today. Both decorated their sneakers in memory of Kobe




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Rafael Nadal beats Nick Kyrgios in four sets after emotional Australian wears Kobe Bryant shirt

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Nick Kyrgios attempted to honour the memory of one of his basketball heroes, Kobe Bryant. In the end, the emotional Australian fell short against Nadal.




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Lindy Klim looks chic as she leads the celebrity arrivals at the Australian Open in Melbourne 

Lindy Klim turned heads on day eight of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday. 




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Reporter who was shamed by Rafael Nadal for falling ASLEEP during an Australian Open

World No.1 Rafael Nadal jovially called out veteran tennis reporter Ubaldo Scanagatta, 70, during the post-match presser when he accidentally dozed off.




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Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov is Liam Hemsworth's doppelgänger

Australian Open fans did a double take on Saturday night when they thought Liam Hemsworth was taking on Nick Kyrgios in a third-round match-up. 




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Ash Barty becomes the first local woman to reach an Australian Open semi-final in 36 YEARS

Australian world number one Ash Barty has defeated Czech player Petra Kvitova to reach the Australian Open semi finals.




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Australian Open: Roger Federer's opponent Tenny Sandgren collides with ballkid

Roger Federer's opponent Tennys Sandgren needed medical attention when a ballkid collided with him during a crucial stage of their quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open.




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Kontaveit's coach Sears jokes about advice from son-in-law Murray at the Australian Open

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Four years on from his terrifying collapse on the Rod Laver Arena Nigel Sears will be back in the Australian Open for a big match.




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Roger Federer confronts umpire after he is caught swearing on the court

Roger Federer faced off with a lineswoman on Tuesday after he was penalised for swearing on the court during a heated five-set match at the Australian Open.  




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Novak Djokovic cruises into Australian Open semi-finals with straight sets win over Milos Raonic

World No 2 Novak Djokovic took another step to defending his Australian Open title on Sunday with a dominant display against big-hitting Canadian Milos Raonic.




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Roger Federer survives SEVEN match points to book spot in Australian Open semi-finals

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Roger Federer rolled back the years to stage one of the most remarkable survival acts of his career to stay in the Australian Open.




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Novak Djokovic fights backs tears during Australian Open tribute to NBA star Kobe Bryant

Novak Djokovic paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as he continued his march through the Australian Open draw with a straight-sets victory over Milos Raonic in the quarter-finals.




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Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe team up to speak out on Margaret Court controversy

Australian Open organisers issued a stinging rebuke to John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova after they joined forces to protest about Margaret Court and her controversial views.




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Barty shruggs off the hype as local hero targets place in final at the Australian Open

Ash Barty's face is all over Melbourne endorsing range of products as she moves towards becoming the first homegrown female champion at the Australian Open in 42 years.




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Roger Federer delays skiing holiday to conquer Novak Djokovic at Australian Open semi-finals

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: By now Roger Federer should have been back in Switzerland, embarking on the family skiing holiday he has planned.




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Australia Open: Casey Dellacqua awkward interview with Ash Barty

The former Australian tennis star, 34, interviewed her good friend after she beat Kvitova in the quarter finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday afternoon.




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Nick Kyrgios delivers another ace with cheeky sledge after Australian Open loss to Rafael Nadal

In an extremely close match at Melbourne Park on Monday night, Nadal snatched victory in the final set tiebreaker despite Kyrgios being in form and serving 25 aces.




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Lleyton Hewitt reveals what it is REALLY like mentoring tennis star Nick Kyrgios 

The former world number one said he's been supporting Kyrgios from the sidelines since he was an up-and-coming teenager.




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Hilarious moment World No.1 Rafael Nadal is stopped by security

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, 33, was stopped by security at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Wednesday for not having proper identification.




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Alex Zverev reaches his first Grand Slam semi-final at Australian Open

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The quarter-final action in the men's and women's singles at the Australian Open continued on Wednesday.




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Dominic Thiem stuns Rafael Nadal in four sets to reach Australian Open semi-finals

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: An aggravated Rafael Nadal was spent spinning out of the Australian Open by a brilliant performance from Austria's Dominic Thiem.




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Dominic Thiem proved in win over Nadal he can go head-to-head with the Big Three and win

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Just when you thought the old order was continuing with its hegemony in men's tennis, Rafael Nadal finally met his match in terms of brutal baseline slugging.




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Jasmine Yarbrough celebrates her 36th birthday with Karl Stefanovic in Melbourne

Today host Karl Stefanovic and his wife, Jasmine Yarbrough, are expecting their first child together in May.