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Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva happily plays the role of villain following her three-set win over Zeynep Sönmez at the Australian Open. Source link

It was meant as a compliment, rather than a show of disrespect, when Taylor Fritz answered a question about Australian Open rival Stan Wawrinka’s age.  Source link

As the NBL’s Pride Round begins, Marcus Lee warns an all-or-nothing approach could shut down the very conversations the round is meant to start. Source link

Alex de Minaur defeats American Frances Tiafoe in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena after Yulia Putintseva mocks Turkish fans after knocking out qualifier Zeynep Sönmez. Source link

After playing like “shadows of our former selves”, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are out of the Australian Open men’s doubles and into an uncertain future. Source link

Madison Keys praises Melbourne coffee, Stan Wawrinka says he deserves a beer and Nick Kyrgios back to racquet throwing ways. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open. Source link

Naomi Osaka walks back her aggressive retort to a tense handshake between her and second-round opponent Sorana Cirstea. Source link

With a 10-point tiebreaker to decide her Australian Open fate, Maddison Inglis knew there was only one avenue to victory. Source link

Australian Jay Vine claims the overall race lead at the Tour Down Under after an awesome display of dominance on the Corkscrew climb.  Source link

It says a lot about the presence of youth in professional tennis that Alex de Minaur and Frances Tiafoe can already be considered veterans on the tour. Source link