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Blinkova beats Rybakina in longest Slam tie-break

Elena Rybakina loses an epic Australian Open second-round match to Anna Blinkova after the longest tie-break in Grand Slam singles history. Source: BBC Tennis News

Djokovic holds off Popyrin to avoid shock exit

World number one Novak Djokovic continues his Australian Open title defence by battling past Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in four sets. Source: BBC Tennis News

Teenager Andreeva stuns idol Jabeur in Australia

Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva says knocking her idol Ons Jabeur out of the Australian Open was the best display of her fast-developing career. Source: BBC…

Swiatek comes through tricky Kenin test

World number one Iga Swiatek says she has to be “ready for everyone” after overcoming 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the Australian Open first round. …

Osaka beaten on Grand Slam return as Gauff wins

Naomi Osaka’s highly anticipated Grand Slam return at the Australian Open ends in a narrow first-round defeat by Caroline Garcia. Source: BBC Tennis News

Murray hoping to avoid marathon Melbourne match

Andy Murray is aiming for a quicker victory when he starts his Australian Open campaign against Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Source: BBC Tennis News