Page 5 - Latest Updates on Australian Open
Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open, says he's 'gutted'
Five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray withdrew from the year's first Grand Slam tournament
 "Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open, says he's 'gutted'")
Tennis players arrive for Australian Open; sent straight into quarantine
Two-time Australian Open champion Azarenka was among the earliest arrivals into Melbourne on one of the 15 charter flights bringing players into the city for the first Grand Slam tennis tournament
 "Tennis players arrive for Australian Open; sent straight into quarantine")
Tennis players mull competition or rest at start of new season
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, ranked No 1 and No 2 among the men, remained on their practice courts rather than venturing to Turkey or Florida for the first events on their tour
 "Tennis players mull competition or rest at start of new season")
Roger Federer withdraws from Australian Open 2021 to allow knee recovery
Six-times champion and Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Australian Open 2021
 "Roger Federer withdraws from Australian Open 2021 to allow knee recovery")
Roger Federer, Serena Williams among entries for Australian Open
Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer and women's singles legend Serena Williams were among the entries named on Thursday for the Australian Open.
 "Roger Federer, Serena Williams among entries for Australian Open")
Victoria state's leader confident Australian Open 2021 will go-ahead
The political leader of Australia's Victorian state says despite 'incredibly complex' negotiations, he is confident January's Australian Open tennis tournament will proceed
 "Victoria state's leader confident Australian Open 2021 will go-ahead")
Victorian govt working on getting crowd back for Boxing Day sports events
We are negotiating with Cricket Australia and Tennis Australia to have crowd attendance for Boxing Day Test involving India and the Australian Open, says Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews
Coronavirus impact: Cancellation possible, admit Australian Open organisers
The Australian Open is scheduled to take place in Melbourne from January 18-31 next year
Roger Federer blasts lack of communication on smog amid Australian Open
In the wake of the backlash, Australian Open organisers on Saturday introduced a five-step air quality rating to determine when play should be halted
 "Roger Federer blasts lack of communication on smog amid Australian Open")
Australian Open: Frances Tiafoe 'excited' for Nadal challenge in quarters
Tiafoe is the youngest American to reach the Australian Open quarters since 20-year-old Andy Roddick who had advanced into the semi-final of the tournament back in 2003
 "Australian Open: Frances Tiafoe 'excited' for Nadal challenge in quarters")
Tsitsipas knocks defending champion Federer out of Australian Open 2019
The NextGen Finals champion beat Federer, who is 17 years his senior, 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Rod Laver Arena
 "Tsitsipas knocks defending champion Federer out of Australian Open 2019")
Andy Murray announces retirement; Australian Open could be his last event
The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam winner broke down at a press conference in Melbourne as he said the pain had become almost unbearable
 "Andy Murray announces retirement; Australian Open could be his last event")
Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep, wins first majors at Australian Open
Both of them were in their third major final -- their first in Australia -- and both had saved match points in earlier rounds to get there
 "Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep, wins first majors at Australian Open")
Indo-Hungarian pair Bopanna-Babos in Australian Open mixed doubles final
Bopanna-Babos will now face the Candaian-Croatia pair of Gabriela Dabrwoski-Mate Pavic in the mixed doubles final
 "Indo-Hungarian pair Bopanna-Babos in Australian Open mixed doubles final")
The age defiers
A staggering number of athletes across sports seem to have found their best game in their 30s, 40s
Sania Mirza, Ivan Dodig end runner-up at Australian Open
Sania had won her first ever Grand Slam at the Australian Open with Mahesh Bhupathi in 2009
 "Sania Mirza, Ivan Dodig end runner-up at Australian Open")
Federer vs Nadal: The ageing titans set for an epic Australian Open battle
Who wins title remains to be seen, but the arch-rivals have beaten all odds to set up this clash
 "Federer vs Nadal: The ageing titans set for an epic Australian Open battle")
Serena clinches record 23rd Grand Slam title with Australian Open triumph
Serena prevailed 6-4, 6-4 over Venus to clinch her seventh Australian Open singles crown
 "Serena clinches record 23rd Grand Slam title with Australian Open triumph")
Grand sibling rivalry leaves Venus Williams a distinct underdog
Williams sisters go face to face in the Australian Open finals on Saturday
 "Grand sibling rivalry leaves Venus Williams a distinct underdog")
<b>Christopher Clarey:</b> 19 years of a sibling rivalry
Serena has been the most prolific Grand Slam winner after age 30 in tennis history
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