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Venus Williams gave fans an 'emotional' return despite first round loss
Undisputed great of the sport Venus Williams was welcomed back to Melbourne Park with multiple standing ovations but bowed out in the first round to Serbian Olga Danilovic. Source link
Sabalenka is a worthy lead in the theatre of tennis
Aryna Sabalenka again proves she is compulsive viewing, as she moves through to the second round with a straight-sets win at the Australian Open. Source link
Why being 'selfish' is the key for de Minaur's Aus Open hopes
As the nation’s great hope for the Australian Open, Alex de Minaur is ready to unleash his selfish side in an effort to secure his first grand slam title. Source link
How victorious Gibson showed she belongs at Australian Open
Talia Gibson prides herself on her aggressive on-court approach, which was on full display in her convincing first-round victory at Melbourne Park. Source link
Both world number ones progress, Venus Williams knocked out after two-hour epic
It was a busy day at Melbourne Park but it was the night session that saw both the men’s and women’s world number ones progressing. Source link
Crashes thwart Australian team on day one of women's Tour Down Under
The Australian Liv AlUla Jayco team is out to rescue its women’s Tour Down Under campaign after a painful start in Saturday’s opening stage. Source link
James triumphs as Aussie barely misses bobsled history in Milan-Cortina build-up
Sledder Bree Walker finishes second in the overall monobob standings after winning silver in Altenberg, while Scotty James tuned up for Milan-Cortina with victory in Switzerland. Source link
'Back to my best': Kerr's comeback continues with FA Cup double
Sam Kerr declares she is approaching her best form after scoring twice for Chelsea in a Women’s FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace. Source link
'I'm back!' Damien Martyn shares heartfelt update on remarkable recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has paid tribute to the support he has received during his remarkable recovery from meningitis, while revealing he was given a “50:50 chance” of surviving the illness. Source link
Why Djokovic won't be burdened by grand slam record chase
After two years stuck one shy of the all-time grand slam titles record, Novak Djokovic believes the Australian Open is as good a place as any to make his greatest piece of history. Source link