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Australian Open 2020: Alexander Zverev says Nick Kyrgios 'not consistent enough' to become Australia's first Grand Slam champion in 42 years
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Australian Open 2020: Alexander Zverev says Nick Kyrgios 'not consistent enough' to become Australia's first Grand Slam champion in 42 years

Kyrgios is Australia’s highest-ranked player in the men’s draw, but Zverev was blunt when asked about the prospect of the 23rd seed ending the host nation’s 42-year wait for a homegrown singles champion

Australian Open 2020: 'Devastated' Alex De Minaur pulls out of first grand slam of the season with injury
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Australian Open 2020: 'Devastated' Alex De Minaur pulls out of first grand slam of the season with injury

Alex de Minaur, the Australian number one, who was also forced to pull out of this week’s Adelaide International, said he had suffered a “four-centimetre Grade 2” abdominal tear representing his country at the ATP Cup.

Tennis great John McEnroe praises 18-year-old Jannik Sinner, says he has potential to win 'numerous Grand Slams'
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Tennis great John McEnroe praises 18-year-old Jannik Sinner, says he has potential to win 'numerous Grand Slams'

Sinner, the youngest man to crack the top 80 ranked ATP players since Rafael Nadal in 2003, most recently lost to Frenchman Benoit Paire in the Round of 32 of the Auckland Open

Adelaide International 2020: After Novak Djokovic, Alex de Minaur pulls out of tournament due to rib injury
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Adelaide International 2020: After Novak Djokovic, Alex de Minaur pulls out of tournament due to rib injury

Both de Minaur and Djokovic had heavy workloads during the ATP Cup tournament, a new teams event introduced this year that was played in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney last week.

ATP Cup 2020: Novak Djokovic-led Serbia's feel-good run to glory puts the razzle-dazzle on tournament’s teething problems
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ATP Cup 2020: Novak Djokovic-led Serbia's feel-good run to glory puts the razzle-dazzle on tournament’s teething problems

In the final tie against Spain, Djokovic showed up for doubles duty too, partnering Victor Troicki to beat the experienced duo of Feliciano Lopez and Pablo Carreno Busta

ATP Cup 2020: World No 5 Daniil Medvedev beats Argentina's Diego Schwartzman in three sets, seals Russia's spot in semi-finals
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ATP Cup 2020: World No 5 Daniil Medvedev beats Argentina's Diego Schwartzman in three sets, seals Russia's spot in semi-finals

Medvedev went 3-0 in his singles matches as Russia swept all three group games in Perth, but had a tougher time against Schwartzman after travelling across Australia for the playoffs

ATP Cup 2020: Nick Kyrgios skips with sore back, Australia trounce Canada 3-0 to move atop Group F
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ATP Cup 2020: Nick Kyrgios skips with sore back, Australia trounce Canada 3-0 to move atop Group F

Australia won the singles and doubles matches to blank Canada, with that moved atop Group F in the new ATP Cup, a 24-team tournament that precedes Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios, Sam Stosur, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and other athletes to aid wildfire victims in Australia
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Nick Kyrgios, Sam Stosur, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and other athletes to aid wildfire victims in Australia

A host of tennis and cricket stars led by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn have pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating money for every ace or six they hit.

Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios promises donation of $200 for every ace in summer season to help victims of raging bushfires
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Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios promises donation of $200 for every ace in summer season to help victims of raging bushfires

More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed by the fires fuelled by searing temperatures and high winds, with Kyrgios’ hometown of Canberra experiencing its worst air quality and residents have been told to stay indoors

Davis Cup Finals 2019: Canada beat Australia to progress to semi-finals; Serbia and Great Britain into the quarterfinals
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Davis Cup Finals 2019: Canada beat Australia to progress to semi-finals; Serbia and Great Britain into the quarterfinals

Canada had not beaten Australia in nine previous Davis Cup meetings, with only one match victory. By reaching the semifinals, they're guaranteed a place in the 2020 Davis Cup Finals.

Next Gen ATP Finals: Champion Jannik Sinner punctuates breakout 2019 with a performance that belies his age
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Next Gen ATP Finals: Champion Jannik Sinner punctuates breakout 2019 with a performance that belies his age

Jannik Sinner's journey has been the most meteoric of meteoric rises so far. Six years ago he wasn't even a full-time tennis player, and today he is on the cusp of challenging for the big titles in the sport.

Next Gen ATP Finals: Italian wildcard Jannik Sinner basking in spotlight after defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur
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Next Gen ATP Finals: Italian wildcard Jannik Sinner basking in spotlight after defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur

Italian teenager Jannik Sinner admitted he felt like Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal as he basked in the spotlight after defeating top-seed Australian Alex de Minaur in straight sets to win the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan

Swiss Indoors 2019: Even after 10th Basel title, Roger Federer reminds us why every win is worthy of appreciation
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Swiss Indoors 2019: Even after 10th Basel title, Roger Federer reminds us why every win is worthy of appreciation

Federer is threatening to run out of sight with his title count, but his tears remind us that no victory is ever too routine to be appreciated with all the fanfare we can muster.

Swiss Indoors Basel 2019: Roger Federer unsure if Paris is next stop on 'incredible journey' after clinching 103rd career title
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Swiss Indoors Basel 2019: Roger Federer unsure if Paris is next stop on 'incredible journey' after clinching 103rd career title

Roger Federer clinched his 103rd career title at Basel on Sunday but admitted that he may skip the opportunity to win a 104th at the Paris Masters.

Swiss Indoors Basel 2019: Roger Federer beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to win 10th hometown title
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Swiss Indoors Basel 2019: Roger Federer beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to win 10th hometown title

The 38-year-old Federer put on a tennis clinic in his first match against the 20-year-old Australian, who was not born when the Swiss great turned professional and first played at Basel in 1998

Swiss Indoors Basel 2019: Australia's Alex de Minaur beats Reilly Opelka to set up final against 9-time winner Roger Federer
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Swiss Indoors Basel 2019: Australia's Alex de Minaur beats Reilly Opelka to set up final against 9-time winner Roger Federer

De Minaur, who trains and lives in Spain, will target his fourth title of 2019 on Sunday when he faces either nine-time champion Roger Federer or third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas

Shanghai Masters 2019: Despite early exit, Andy Murray proves comeback from injury could have fairytale ending
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Shanghai Masters 2019: Despite early exit, Andy Murray proves comeback from injury could have fairytale ending

Andy Murray has consistently said his hip is pain-free but that he does not have the fitness to play several matches a week and needs to be quicker across the court.

Shanghai Masters 2019: Andrey Rublev upsets 12th seed Borna Coric in straight sets; Matteo Berrettini through to second-round
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Shanghai Masters 2019: Andrey Rublev upsets 12th seed Borna Coric in straight sets; Matteo Berrettini through to second-round

It was a 36th win of the season for the 11th-seeded Berrettini who has now won 30 of those matches since defeating Struff on 22 April

Zhuhai Championships: Australia's Alex de Minaur clinches season's third title with win over Adrian Mannarino in final
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Zhuhai Championships: Australia's Alex de Minaur clinches season's third title with win over Adrian Mannarino in final

De Minaur, currently 31 in the world, overcame the Frenchman in a little over two hours to cap an impressive week for the 20-year-old.

Zhuhai Championships 2019: Andy Murray feels he is playing 'top-70' level tennis after early exit from competition
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Zhuhai Championships 2019: Andy Murray feels he is playing 'top-70' level tennis after early exit from competition

Murray said he was pleased with aspects of his performance against 20-year-old De Minaur and his hip was fine, but admitted that he still lacked match fitness.