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Kokkinakis out to realise childhood dream

Thanasi Kokkinakis recalls being a wide-eyed kid watching his hometown tennis tournament in Adelaide, thrilled to catch an errant ball fired into the crowd from the racquet of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Australian Open crowds to be capped at 50 per cent

Melbourne's escalating COVID outbreak has forced crowds for the Australian Open to be capped at 50 per cent capacity.

Djokovic defends himself after ‘hurtful’ COVID allegations

Novak Djokovic has issued a statement explaining his movements and results of COVID-19 tests before his arrival in Australia.

Djokovic fans clash with police in Melbourne

A man has been arrested and dozens of people pepper sprayed after fans gathered outside Novak Djokovic's lawyers' office in Melbourne.

Kyrgios contracts COVID-19, may miss Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios is in huge doubt for the Australian Open after contracting COVID-19 just a week out from the season-opening major.

Judge: ‘What more could Djokovic do?’

Novak Djokovic is today appearing before a court to appeal a decision to cancel his visa in the hope of competing in the Australian Open.

Serbia hits out at Djokovic visa cancellation

Serbia's foreign affairs ministry has hit out at Australia's decision to cancel the visa of tennis star Novak Djokovic, saying the world No.1 was a victim of a political game.

Two more Australian Open players’ visas being probed, Djokovic garners support

The ABF is now looking at visas granted for other players arriving in the country on exemptions, in another blow for the Australian Open.

Djokovic to avoid deportation until Monday

Novak Djokovic will remain in visa limbo until at least Monday as he fights to stave off deportation before the Australian Open.

Djokovic to be deported amid visa drama

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic could be deported later on Thursday after his visa was revoked by the federal government.

Australian Open boss defends Djokovic exemption

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley insists Novak Djokovic hasn't received special treatment after the champion received a medical exemption from vaccination.

Novak Djokovic to play the Australian Open after being granted medical exemption

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed he's been granted a medical exemption and will contest this month's Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios’ path to Australian Open confirmed

Nick Kyrgios has accepted a Sydney Tennis Classic wildcard, his final stop ahead of an Australian Open that could be without a host of top talents.

Canberra women’s tennis star to compete at AO

Canberra-based tennis player, Monique Adamczak, will compete in the women’s doubles at the Australian Open in January next year.

Australian Open deadline looming for Djokovic

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says a December entry deadline will reveal if Novak Djokovic intends complying with a double vaccination requirement to play.

Full crowds for MCG Test, Australian Open

Full capacity crowds at the Boxing Day Test and Australian Open are set to light up Melbourne's sporting landscape this summer.

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