Australian Open

Rafael Nadal seeks to defend his title in Melbourne, and the women's field is wide open, but world no. 1 Iga Swiatek is a definite favorite.

eastern on ESPN2. eastern on ESPN. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. eastern, and men's finals take place January 29, time 3:30 a.m. Finals: The women's finals take place January 28 at 3:30 a.m. Semifinals: The women's semis take place January 26 at 3:30 a.m. Round of 16 airs Saturday, January 21 at 8 p.m. You can also watch all the matches on ESPN+, ESPN's streaming platform. I’m looking forward to coming because I always play very well and probably my best tennis throughout my career on Australian soil, so I came in early ... Qualifying began on Monday, January 9, but has already wrapped up. I don’t actually recall when I came that early to Australia. The Serbian player had his visa ban overturned in November.

Emma Raducanu opens her Australian Open campaign in fine style with straight-sets win over Tamara Korpatsch - setting up big clash with Coco Gauff in her next ...

A rather messy first set began with the first of four breaks that Raducanu won against her awkward delivery, but was immediately given back. A superb forehand pass clinched the set. The British number one put injury fears aside as she overcame Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 6-2 in 85 minutes.

British number one Emma Raducanu makes a positive return to court after an ankle injury, moving into the Australian Open second round with a straight-set ...

Raducanu beamed with delight as she twirled on the court in celebration, but knows a much tougher test lies ahead when she plays Gauff on Wednesday. When Raducanu left the Auckland court in tears, her chances of playing at the first major of the season looked in serious doubt. Emma Raducanu made a positive return to court after her injury scare, moving into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-set win.

Raducanu dismissed any fitness concerns as she beat Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 6-2 to set up a first career meeting with fellow teenager Gauff.

Gauff, the seventh seed, will offer much more of a test than what Korpatsch mustered at 1573 Arena, but Raducanu has had few wins on the grand slam stage to speak of since sensationally winning the US Open in 2021, let alone a victory that displayed such an aggressive, confident and attacking approach. Raducanu will be relieved to have made it after her disrupted build-up to the first grand slam of the season, but apart from the tape around her left ankle there was little evidence of the injury the 19-year-old suffered in Auckland just 11 days ago. [Emma Raducanu](/topic/emma-raducanu) emerged on the opening morning of the [Australian Open](/topic/australian-open), left ankle strapped, it did not last for long.

Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek face stern but vastly different early tests as the respective men's and women's top seeds headline the day-one Australian Open ...

'A big challenge for me at the beginning to start the tournament. My personal momentum is not bad, I tell you. I am good and happy. I'm here to just give myself a chance. You need to live with your personal momentum. Everything you need to look out for on day one of the Australian Open as superstars Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek headline the action - with the Spaniard in for a very tough test

Top seed Rafael Nadal has lost six of his last seven matches ahead of playing Jack Draper in the opening round in Melbourne; Cameron Norrie faces Luca Van ...

The way I played was huge and I took a lot of confidence from that." Whereas, I feel like I'm in a better place this time to deal with that." Then I'm going to go on the court and I got to try my best and I still hope that I can play a very good Australian Open. It's not going to be easy for Jack for sure." "I played almost a perfect set in the third set. Obviously, Jack's one of the best unseeded players, and I think he's going to trouble him for sure.

Emma Raducanu booked her spot in the second round of the Australian Open despite battling with an ankle injury ahead of the tournament.

The German let out a scream of frustration after she slapped a backhand into the net to lose the game. Raducanu immediately gave the break back to love after starting her opening service game with a fault before breaking Korpatsch again. Wearing a brightly coloured skirt based on Aboriginal art, the British No.1 quickly looked at home as she broke her German opponent in the first game of a rollercoaster first set.

Game-by-game report: Rafa Nadal faces a potential banana skin in the first round against rising British star Jack Draper. Join Angus Fontaine for updates.

The US duo Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are also through to the second round. Weather update: According to our woman on the ground, Emma Kemp, it’s “hot af” in Melbourne today. Despite the furnace-like heat the combatants will have a quick warm up and then we’ll get to the action. The players are spotted in the bowels of Rod Laver Arena. There’s a 12 shot rally for the third point, the ball bouncing high but Rafa takes the point and then the game to love. Tumaini Carayol had this to say about the clash: Nadal’s training top and shoes match the colour of the blue court, but once he peels his top off, he’s in a bright orange playing shirt. The in-form Jack Draper is his opponent. The serve is his weapon and his first rips down the line, too fast for Nadal. Elevated to top seed following the withdrawal of injured world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz. He wins both opening rallies and then draws Draper into the net for the third point. Nadal* 2-1 Draper (* denotes server) Nadal has been highly critical of the balls being used in this tournament and they do appear to be bouncing big on the players, requiring each to take them on the rise and roll high shoulders at them.

Emma Raducanu beats Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 6-2 to set up a second-round match against American Coco Gauff I Raducanu was not moving freely initially, ...

"I like the conditions. I'm just looking forward to the matchup. "I'm just really happy to have come through that.

Which players will make a mark at this years Australian Open in Melbourne? Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Nick Kyrgios are just some of the ...

He will bid to become the first home men's singles champion since Mark Edmondson in 1976. Which players will make a mark at this year's Australian Open in Melbourne? Now 27, the Australian has a taste for Grand Slam success and, after winning a first slam title in doubles in Melbourne last year, will hope to challenge for the singles crown. The 21-year-old Pole is less of a sure thing on hard courts but showed her competitive mettle in New York and is a clear favourite. Other than the nine-time champion, there are a number of big-name players on the men's and women's side of the draw who will be looking to make a huge impact in Melbourne. After years of instability in the women's game, Swiatek seized the No 1 mantle following Ashleigh Barty's shock retirement and made it her own, dominating on clay and then winning a third Grand Slam title at the US Open.

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Australian Open on the eve of his opening match with the knee injury that has significantly hampered his preparations.

“I’m not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event. “We used the match, the charity event against Novak, as a gauge to see if he could compete at that highest level,” Maher said. I was extremely hard on myself after that loss in the quarter-finals, thinking that I could win it from there on. Getting on the court simply wasn’t enough for him. I always wanted to just do everything right and train right and tick every box, and just be ready for the Aus Open.” Then going into this event as one of the favourites, it’s brutal.

Nick Kyrgios stuns the Australian Open by pulling out of the tournament because of a knee injury, ending hopes that he might be able to end the nations long ...

"It was easier to make the call today. But it was clear that with each passing session that he was getting sorer and sorer." Obviously, last year winning the title in doubles and playing the best tennis of my life probably.

After moving timidly in the early exchanges, Raducanu completely outmatched Tamara Korpatsch of Germany on day one at Melbourne Park.

A marquee second-round match awaits Raducanu next as she faces Coco Gauff, the seventh seed, who comfortably defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-1, 6-4 to reach round two. I’ve done so well to get myself onto the court, and my team has done so well,” she said. Then for me to be out there, it’s like I might as well just enjoy all the hard work we’ve done to get myself here.” By the second set, Raducanu had established herself on top of the baseline where she overwhelmed Korpatsch with her superior weaponry, emphatically closing off a solid win. [Emma Raducanu](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/emma-raducanu) arrived at the 1573 Arena for her first grand slam match of the new tennis season, she still had questions to answer. Despite breaking serve immediately and attacking her forehand well, in the opening exchanges Raducanu timidly navigated her taped left ankle.

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Monday due to a knee injury. The Australian was scheduled to face Roman Safiullin on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old maintained his form throughout the year, advancing to the [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) final in singles and triumphing at the [Citi Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/washington/418/overview) among other results. "I think we've made the sensible decision to withdraw him because at this stage he wants to feel mentally comfortable that he can go seven matches, he can go the distance, and needs to be able to do potentially seven three-hour matches. "To Nick's credit, he did try everything, to the point even last week he was having a procedure called a fenestration and drainage where they use a syringe to try and drain the cyst, which Nick has some pretty gruesome photos of. The Australian was scheduled to face [Roman Safiullin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roman-safiullin/sx50/overview) on Tuesday, but will be replaced in the draw by lucky loser [Denis Kudla](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/denis-kudla/kb09/overview). "It's not a significant injury in the sense that it's going to be career threatening or anything like that. "Look, I'm not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event.

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a knee injury just a day before he was due to play his first round match against Roman Safiullin.

It's part of the sport. Obviously a mixture of emotions ... The 27-year-old also pulled out of December's United Cup 24 hours before he was due to play, but that was due to an ankle injury he sustained in Dubai The 27-year-old shared a gruesome picture of what was drained from his knee with a syringe shortly after delivering the news that he had to quit the grand slam 'It's my home tournament, I've had some great memories here. [Nick Kyrgios](/sport/nick_kyrgios/index.html) has withdrawn from the [Australian Open](/sport/australian_open/index.html) with a knee injury just a day before he was due to play his first-round match against Roman Safiullin in the latest hammer blow to the tournament.

Home favourite Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the Australian Open with a knee injury the day before he was scheduled to play his opening match.

Then going into this event as one of the favourites, it's brutal." "It's obviously been pretty brutal before [one] of the most important tournaments of my career," Kyrgios said. I've had some great memories here," Kyrgios said.

Follow live scores and updates from the Australian Open after Emma Raducanu got off to a convincing start to set up a clash with Coco Gauff.

Draper’s movement is back and he is starting to crush the left-handed forehand once again, but a forehand on 40-30 is just long. Nadal turns to the serve and volley to try and mix things up, but rather gets away with his hold in the end. Nadal drops and Draper comes in to put away the backhand winner. Nadal is not amused but he stands a set away from a place in the second round. There, Draper moves in well to put away the backhand volley, bringing up break point. Much better from Nadal, stepping into the crosscourt backhand to get to 30-30 on the Draper serve.

Nick Kyrgios becomes the fourth player involved in the TV series to withdraw from the tournament due to injury.

“Look, I'm not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event. Obviously last year winning the title in doubles and playing the best tennis of my life probably. Injury is a part of the sport. “Go back to the last grand slam I played [and] I was extremely hard on myself after that loss in the [US Open] quarter-finals,” said Kyrgios. Kyrgios was downcast as he sat with his physio in the Melbourne Park interview room, explaining the nature of his problem. “It's an impact [issue], so every time I land on serve or push off my serve, you can see on the side of my knee there's like a little lump.

Emma Raducanu eased any concerns over her fitness as she saw off Tamara Korpatsch 6-3, 6-2 at the Australian Open to set up a second-round clash against ...

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Rafael Nadal comes through a challenging opening test against Jack Draper in Rod Laver Arena at the 2023 Australian Open.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title (2009, 2022). With defeat to Nadal, the Briton fell to 0-2 against top seeds at the Slams, having lost to [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview) at 2021 [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) in his major debut. His best major result is a third-round run at the 2022 The Spaniard delivered in the crucial moments of a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory against 21-year-old debutante [Jack Draper](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jack-draper/d0co/overview) to reach the Melbourne second round for the 17th time. The pair's first ATP Head2Head matchup was briefly interrupted by rain at several moments early on, and the action on the court seemed to match that stop-start pattern as both men took turns dictating from the baseline. He is young, he has the power and I think he has a great future in front [of him]. In an all-lefty matchup, Nadal clinched sets one and three with decisive, late breaks to make up for what was nearly a 6-0 second set for Draper. "I played against one of the toughest opponents possible in the first round, being seeded. But Nadal rattled off the final six games as Draper's physical issues hampered him more and more. The last couple of months haven’t been easy for me, but hopefully this victory is going to help me." I’m very excited about this new beginning, just super happy to be back here in I’m super happy to be back here in Australia one more time," Nadal said in his on-court interview.

The fifth seed, who struggled with a hamstring issue at the tune-up Adelaide International tournament earlier in January, has now scrapped practice for the ...

[Djokovic](/sport/novak_djokovic/index.html) said his controversial deportation ahead of last year's [Australian Open](/sport/australian_open/index.html) proved an unlikely catalyst for success in 2022, allowing him to regroup on the practice court before bouncing back with key titles. [Nick Kyrgios pulled out of his home tournament](/sport/tennis/article-11639285/Nick-Kyrgios-sensationally-withdraws-Australian-Open-knee-injury.html) earlier on Monday because of a knee injury. The World No 5 had cancelled his practice session for the second day in a row on Monday [The fifth seed](/sport/tennis/article-11635057/Novak-Djokovic-reveals-deported-Australia-year-INSPIRED-win-Wimbledon.html), who struggled with a hamstring issue at the tune-up [Adelaide](/news/adelaide/index.html) International tournament earlier in January, had scrapped a session on Monday, Australian Open organisers. Novak Djokovic has been spotted on the practice courts at the Australian Open shortly after cancelling a session for the second day in a row. [Novak Djokovic](/sport/tennis/article-11635057/Novak-Djokovic-reveals-deported-Australia-year-INSPIRED-win-Wimbledon.html)has scrapped his Australian Open practice session on Monday

Australia's top-ranked male player has been battling knee soreness in the lead-up to the grand slam. “I'm devastated,” he told reporters on Monday. More to come ...

Defending champion Rafael Nadal was far from his best as he produced an error-laden performance during his opening-round victory over Jack Draper at the ...

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) Draper’s former coach Justin Sherring told the Daily Telegraph: “We used to base a lot of our game development around Rafa.

Coverage: Commentary every day from 07:00 GMT on Radio 5 Sports Extra 'Tennis Breakfast' live from Melbourne, with selected live text commentaries and match ...

An audibly annoyed Draper rued hitting a poor forehand into the net at 5-5 deuce on Nadal's serve and was punished for two weak drop shots in the 12th game. At times I felt I was in a good place to win the match." We will see him play for many years ahead." In the end, Nadal cantered to the fourth set and secured a meeting with American world number 65 Mackenzie McDonald in the second round. However, he was chiefly helped into a 4-1 lead by Draper throwing in a pair of double faults in the fifth game and the Briton's weakening condition. When that happens it is almost game over because it completely locks you up," he said. Amid a backdrop of vocal support for the Spaniard, Draper started confidently and matched his illustrious opponent for the bulk of the opening set. "I was pumped to have an amazing pre-season and it's where most of the players get the opportunity to progress their physicality," said Draper, who reached the semi-finals of a warm-up tournament in Adelaide last week. "I was pretty wiped out before the tournaments in Australia and part of me feels I've got to be proud of my efforts." Draper collapsed at the Miami Open in 2021 with a heat-related illness and was also forced to retire from his US Open third-round match last year when in a decent position against Russian 28th seed Karen Khachanov. [Follow live coverage of day one from the Australian Open](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/tennis/62997932) [British pair Raducanu and Norrie through on day one](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/64280237) The British number three said he was troubled by cramping all over his body and put that down to being "undercooked" after a disrupted pre-season.

Raducanu to face Coco Gauff in round two; Jack Draper knocked out by reigning champion Rafael Nadal 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1; Kyle Edmund lost out to 15th ...

From 5-5, Teichmann won eight of the next nine games to claim victory in an hour and 46 minutes. Into the tie-break and Assche seemed to be on the ascent with an early 2-0 lead, but Norrie found another gear to take seven of the next eight points. [Emma Raducanu](/fan-zone/british-tennis-players/emma-raducanu/) set up a clash with USA’s Coco Gauff and [Cam Norrie](/fan-zone/british-tennis-players/cameron-norrie/) made the second round at the Australian Open for only the second time in his career. A nervy start from both players saw five breaks of serve to start the match, but once Raducanu found her rhythm, it was game over for the German. The British No.2 had held a break lead in the first set and had opportunities to extend her lead to 5-2, but once the Swiss star held off three break points, momentum swung in her favour. This took the sting out off the Frenchman’s game as Norrie took complete control of the match, dropping just 12 points in the second set and breaking early in the third to book a place in the second round.

Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from the 2023 Australian Open is not only a big blow for the tournament, but also fans and pundits.

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) “His mind is that of a complete computer and genius on a tennis court. We’re talking about someone who has only come close one time. “Yes, he went through at Wimbledon but he didn’t have to play the semis. Nevertheless, it is of course very bitter to have to pull out of your home Grand Slam before the first round due to an injury. It’s a pity for all of us.” [discovery+](https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/sport/tennis/australian-open?utm_campaign=UK-EU-D1-WBD-C11-PR-CAM-AW-W-Tennis-AustralianOpen-221221-NA&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pr.com&utm_content=text-paid-prcom-id1) and Eurosport At some point, maybe. “Will he ever be a favourite?

Jessica Pegula exudes confidence as she sets out to win her first career Grand Slam in Melbourne.

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) I think it helps.” I play in an hour. She takes like five serves, hits a couple of slices, and she’s done. “Most of the guys I know, when they go to warm up or they hit, especially before a tournament, they’re pretty relaxed,” Pegula said. I’m a little bit more focused, which he needs, so I think it helps him in that way. “I think it’s good I hit with him yesterday because it kind of relaxed me a little bit. “Sometimes, though, it’s hard when I’m playing like that. They’re not freaking out, they’re not really working on anything. It’s hard because I also want to overhit. “I feel like second serves, I’m being super-aggressive but also giving myself good margins. I don’t feel like I’m going for anything that seems stupid.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal drops a set but prevails in a battle of fitness against British hope Jack Draper to reach the second round of the Australian ...

"To go toe-to-toe with him on a big court like that is special. Draper, who recently hired a fitness coach in Croatian Dejan Vojnovic, said: "I felt at the beginning of the third that my tennis was right there. The second set, I sort of calmed down and started playing really well. Speaking on court afterwards, Nadal said: "If we put in perspective all the situations I went through the last six months, it has been a very positive start. I played against one of the toughest opponents possible in the first round. "After last year, I was really excited about doing a good pre-season.

Felix Auger-Aliassime didn't have things all his own way Monday, but he stepped up when needed to reach the second round at the Australian Open for the ...

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) quarter-finalist Auger-Aliassime is chasing his maiden Grand Slam title this fortnight in Melbourne. “It was a rough start,” Auger-Aliassime said. The 32-year-old hit through Auger-Aliassime with his weight of shot and moved forward effectively, winning 82 per cent (9/11) of net points in the first set to soar ahead. It is a first round, it happens. On my part it was a bit of a struggle but it is ok. It is always tough to play a good friend.

Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie were winners on the first day of the Australian Open but Jack Draper struggled with cramp during a four-set loss to Rafael ...

[News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) [Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN x6) bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 Mackenzie McDonald (USA) bt Brandon Nakashima (USA) 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 6-7 (10/12), 6-4 Raducanu has arrived at both her press conferences at Melbourne Park so far drinking from a coconut. It has been impossible to escape the launch of Netflix’s behind-the-scenes documentary series Break Point at Melbourne Park.

Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from the 2023 Australian Open is not only a big blow for the tournament, but also fans and pundits.

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) “His mind is that of a complete computer and genius on a tennis court. [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) We’re talking about someone who has only come close one time. [Live Tennis](https://www.tennis365.com/category/live-tennis/) “Yes, he went through at Wimbledon but he didn’t have to play the semis. Nevertheless, it is of course very bitter to have to pull out of your home Grand Slam before the first round due to an injury. It’s a pity for all of us.” [discovery+](https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/sport/tennis/australian-open?utm_campaign=UK-EU-D1-WBD-C11-PR-CAM-AW-W-Tennis-AustralianOpen-221221-NA&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pr.com&utm_content=text-paid-prcom-id1) and Eurosport At some point, maybe. “Will he ever be a favourite?

The Australian Open had barely begun by the time it lost one of its protagonists, as Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the tournament early on Monday morning.

She lost 7-5 6-2 in an hours and 20 minutes in the first round proper. [withdrew from the tournament because of a knee injury](/sport/tennis/article-11639285/Nick-Kyrgios-sensationally-withdraws-Australian-Open-knee-injury.html), just a day before he was due to play his first-round match against Roman Safiullin. Novak Djokovic’s hamstring remains the subject of speculation. With Kyrgios out of the picture, [concerns continue to linger over the fitness of Novak Djokovic](/sport/tennis/article-11639453/Novak-Djokovics-Australian-Open-practice-session-Monday-CANCELLED.html), who cancelled a practice session for the second day in a row. [Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open with a knee injury on Monday](/sport/tennis/article-11639665/The-moment-Nick-Kyrgios-physiotherapist-decided-pull-Australian-Open.html) [Novak Djokovic is still dealing with a hamstring injury but is expected to play](/sport/tennis/article-11639453/Novak-Djokovics-Australian-Open-practice-session-Monday-CANCELLED.html) [Emma Raducanu will play Coco Gauff in the second round in Melbourne](/sport/tennis/article-11638935/Emma-Raducanu-face-Coco-Gauff-beating-Tamara-Korpatsch-begin-Australian-Open-campaign.html)

You never know what you will get with Kyrgios, but 11th-hour withdrawals have become a theme of his non-existent 2023 season. It started with the United Cup, ...

That in itself was a bit arrogant, but it is partly why the John Cain Arena would have been full to the brim on Tuesday had he opened his campaign against Roman Safiullin as scheduled. Until he suddenly stops still, cracks a grin and gives us the finger. Twelve months later, he is the world No 21 and nothing has changed. “That was more of a realistic hit of the intensity that was coming. Perhaps because it is Kyrgios, the authenticity of the injury was treated with suspicion, to the point that his manager, Daniel Horsfall, hoped the doubters “now realise the injury is genuine”. Kyrgios was the box-office entry, especially given his [2022 doubles exploits alongside Kokkinakis](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/29/kyrgios-and-kokkinakis-secure-doubles-title-to-end-remarkable-australian-open-journey) and his singles form. It was easier to make the call today.” [ Djokovic deportation saga](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/16/novak-djokovic-to-be-deported-from-australia-after-losing-appeal-against-visa-cancellation). They had used the exhibition match against Novak Djokovic on Friday night as a fitness gauge; he “didn’t pull up great” and became more sore with each training session thereafter. [Nick Kyrgios](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/nick-kyrgios) was due to play his opening match and three minutes before he confirmed he would not. Maher did a good chunk of the talking, too. But this time there was no room for doubt because Kyrgios had brought with him a press conference chaperone – his physiotherapist.

Tuesday's action in Melbourne features Matteo Berrettini, Andy Murray, Andrey Rublev, Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic.

[US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview) and 2013 [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview). [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview). The 25-year-old opens against [Nikoloz Basilashvili](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/nikoloz-basilashvili/bg23/overview). [Andrey Rublev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andrey-rublev/re44/overview) vs. The 26-year-old faces [Fabio Fognini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fabio-fognini/f510/overview) in what is set to be an entertaining clash on Kia Arena. [Holger Rune](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/holger-rune/r0dg/overview) break the Top 10 of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings for the first time, but the 19-year-old Dane will want to bounce back from first-round defeat in Adelaide two weeks ago in his first-round clash against [Filip Krajinovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/filip-krajinovic/kb05/overview). [Matteo Berrettini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/matteo-berrettini/bk40/overview) (ITA) vs. Can he spring a historic surprise Monday on [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena? [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) champion Djokovic’s bid for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title begins on [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena against the World No. [Casper Ruud](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/casper-ruud/rh16/overview) can become World No. [View Singles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/australian-open/580/draws) [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview), with a full slate of marquee matchups and star names on Melbourne's Day 2 schedule.

The biggest match of the day was arguably Rafael Nadal against Jack Draper though and the young Brit more than held his own in the opening exchanges. Meanwhile, ...

The No.4 seed played an exhibition match with Kyrgios but has now not practised in public for two consecutive days. Kubler beats Baez 6-4 6-4 6-4 "I'm really glad to be playing flat out, like a lizard in the water.” How much longer can he do this at this level? The full story can be found The full article can be found Obviously, at 36, your body can only take so much; at some point it is going to give out. Last week, Kyrgios had starred in the opening episode of the much-talked about new Netflix series, Break Point. Meanwhile, Emma Raducnau put her injury fears behind her and sailed through to the second round with a win over Tamara Korpatsch. Nadal reacted relatively calmly to what happened. The tough opening test for Britain's men began with a defeat for Kyle Edmund against Jannik Sinner. Most notably, Nick Kyrgios is out of the tournament with the home favourite pulling out due to a knee injury.

Djokovic's deportation was major news in January 2022, but a year later, the Grand Slam tournament, country and sport seem eager to move on.

“Personally, it was a very difficult period, but I was more concerned about our team and staff who were impacted indirectly and in some cases directly impacted by some of the extreme negativity and blame game that went on. What has changed is the Park Hotel, long used as a detention facility for asylum seekers, some of whom had been confined there for nine years in often spartan conditions, sparking protests from human rights groups in Australia. Craig Tiley, the Australian Open tournament director and chief executive of Tennis Australia, has remained in his post along with his core support team. In an interview last week with Australia’s Channel Nine network, Djokovic said he understood the anger of Australians after he was initially cleared to enter the country. There clearly was miscommunication, or perhaps rivalry, between the regional government of Victoria, which initially supported the visa, and the federal government, which canceled it. When Djokovic arrived in January 2022, the population was still reeling from the series of strict lockdowns and travel restrictions that had kept some family members separated. “So I understand that when media writes in a certain way about a guy who tried to go in without a vaccine that people would say: ‘Wait, wait a second. Djokovic won the first of his 21 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open in 2008 — beating then-No. “If I do hold the grudge, probably if I’m not able to move on, I wouldn’t be here,” he said. “I was very emotional, honestly, coming into the court with the reception that I received,” Djokovic said Saturday. Only 30 percent clearly supported his participation, and another 29 percent said they did not have a strong opinion on the matter. “I didn’t know how that’s going to go after the events of last year.

After beating German Tamara Korpatsch to set up a glamorous second-round clash with Coco Gauff, the Kent star rehydrated with a coconut drink during her post- ...

“It's definitely a difference, but I can't relate but also at the same time it's not just me who has to handle the pressure. And especially I feel like being from the UK, being like the first British person to do something in a long time, probably is a lot more pressure than what I'm used to being an American. Speaking at her straight-sets win, Gauff said: “I talk to her pretty much at all the tournaments. I feel like probably more than I have experienced coming to win a Slam. I just love the way that we're working together and I really hope it lasts." So for me this year, now I feel like I have definitely got that more so, and I don’t probably need to consult as wide as much.

Tennis Australia banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after a Russian flag was hung behind Court 14 during the first-round match ...

"I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its "neutral flag" policy." I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its "neutral flag" policy.— Vasyl Myroshnychenko (@AmbVasyl) "I barely say 'hi' to them. The red, white and blue-striped Russian flag was hung on a fence behind Court 14 on Monday afternoon at Melbourne Park. "Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open," Tennis Australia said in a statement Tuesday. "The ban is effective immediately.

Move comes after fan displays Russian flag during Kamilla Rakhimova's first-round match against Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl on Monday.

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from taking part in last year’s Wimbledon tournament as global sporting sanctions were brought against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis.” Fans had initially been allowed to show their support for players from both countries, but not in a way that “could cause disruption”, according to Tennis Australia (TA).

Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

It's been enabled and supported by Belarus." The WTA said equal opportunities for players to compete as individuals had to be protected. Russian and Belarusian flags have been banned from the Australian Open tennis tournament after a courtside incident.

Play has been suspended on the outside courts at the Australian Open Tuesday afternoon when the AO Heat Stress Scale reached 5.

Once that decision is made, players will be given at least 30 minutes’ notice before play resumes. Outdoor matches will be called at 4:50 p.m. Play continued until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie-break.

The majority of play is suspended on day two of the Australian Open because of extreme heat, with temperatures going above 35C in Melbourne.

[Key moments on the pitch, candid interviews with the players and unique behind-the-scenes insight](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001gd2b/lionesses-champions-of-europe#xtor=CS8-1000-%5BIn_Article_Promo_Box%5D-%5BSport_Promo_In_Article%5D-%5BSport_Promo_In_Article_BBCiPlayer%5D-%5BPS_IPLAYER~~m001gd2b~P_LionessesChampionsOfEurope%5D) The majority of play was suspended on day two of the Australian Open because of extreme heat in Melbourne. Play stopped outside when the Australian Open heat stress scale - which takes into account the strength of the sun, air temperature in the shade, relative humidity, and wind speed - reached its highest level of five.

With the temperature into the mid-30s, the tournament's heat stress scale, which also takes into account humidity and wind speed, hit five just after 2pm, ...

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended. “This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. [Live Tennis](https://www.tennis365.com/category/live-tennis/) “At 1:12pm the AO Heat Stress Scale reached 4 and the heat policy came into play,” the initial statement read. Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended.”

Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from the 2023 Australian Open "took the air out of the building", but John McEnroe hopes the Australian "takes something positive ...

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Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

The WTA said equal opportunities for players to compete as individuals had to be protected. "It's a small court, the guys were extremely close to the players, so there was an element of what I felt was intimidation." "Russia's invasion of Ukraine is abhorrent," acting premier Jancinta Allan said.

Oppressive heat brought much of the Australian Open to a standstill midway through the second day with played halted on all outside courts.

He had lost the first set 6-3 and was leading 3-1 in the second, before securing the second set after play resumed at about 5pm. “This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended.”

Emma Raducanu takes on Coco Gauff in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday (first in the night session on Rod Laver) with the pair meeting ...

She will feed off the energy of the crowd. "Obviously she's gone through a lot of pressure, bursting onto the scene. Serena is retired now but she was always the American that people looked to." "I talk to her pretty much at all the tournaments," said Gauff. It's going to be a tough opponent." It's going to be a great match."

Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from the 2023 Australian Open "took the air out of the building", but John McEnroe hopes the Australian "takes something positive ...

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Russian flags have been banned at the Australian Open after one was displayed at a match between Russian and Ukrainian players.

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) I can do nothing.” They did it, what can I do? “The ban will be effective immediately. Our initial policy was that fans could bring them in but could not use them to cause disruption. I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its “neutral flag” policy.

Young Ukrainian star Marta Kostyuk said she won't shake hands with Russian or Belarusian players at the Australian Open if they don't stand firmly enough ...

I can do nothing.' 'But if everyone feels better this way, then it's OK. Daniil Medvedev of Russia autographs a flag for a fan after defeating Marcos Giron of the US in their first round match at the Australian Open Outside of matches, Kostyuk said she barely speaks to Russian and Belarusian players on the tour. Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in action against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in her first round match at the Australian Open She first took the stance last September when she refused to shake the hand of Belarusian Victoria Azarenka at the

The 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament continues on Day 2! Join our reporters on the ground in our live blog, bringing you the best action from ...

Russian flags have been banned at the Australian Open after one was displayed at a match between Russian and Ukrainian players.

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) I can do nothing.” They did it, what can I do? “The ban will be effective immediately. Our initial policy was that fans could bring them in but could not use them to cause disruption. I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its “neutral flag” policy.