Australian Open 2021
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Tennis rankings: Naomi Osaka moves up to second, Novak Djokovic cements top spot after Aus Open
India’s Ankita Raina remained comfortably placed as the country’s No 1 in both singles and doubles.
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Australian Open: All the big numbers from Novak Djokovic’s incredible ninth title
Djokovic’s 18th major crown placed him within striking distance of the men’s record of 20, jointly held by Nadal and Federer.
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Watch: Big Three are ‘cyborgs of tennis’, says Daniil Medvedev
The Russian said he had no chance of matching the careers of Nadal, Federer or Djokovic, the “king of Melbourne”.
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Trending
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Watch: German dog trainer sets world record for making 14 dogs walk in a conga line
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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All’s well that ends well: Novak Djokovic scripts perfect finale to an imperfect Aus Open campaign
The world No 1 snapped red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev’s 20-match winning streak with a straight-sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 demolition in just under two hours.
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Watch: Djokovic on inspiration from Federer and Nadal, playing with a muscle tear at Aus Open & more
Djokovic said his ninth Australian Open title came after one of the toughest tournaments of his career.
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Watch highlights and post-match speeches: Novak Djokovic eases past Daniil Medvedev for 18th Major
Not the best of finals but two superb speeches from the finalists as the 2021 Australian Open came to a close.
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Video
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: TV host Ellen DeGeneres surprised with marriage vow renewal ceremony by wife Portia de Rossi
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Watch: This dog was taking a ride on the roof of a car in Bengaluru
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Eco India: Why are sparrows continuing to disappear from Indian cities?
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Watch: Adele moved to tears as fan shows up with picture of his late wife to her Las Vegas show
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King of Melbourne: Reactions to Novak Djokovic’s ninth Australian Open win, 18th Grand Slam title
The world No 1 clinched his 18th Grand Slam title to move within two of Federer and Nadal’s tally.
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic wins 18th Major with straight-sets demolition of Daniil Medvedev
Djokovic demolished the fourth seed 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in front of 7,400 fans on Rod Laver Arena to end the Russian’s unbeaten run at 20 matches.
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic wins 18th Major with straight-sets demolition of Daniil Medvedev
Djokovic demolished the fourth seed 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in front of 7,400 fans on Rod Laver Arena to end the Russian’s unbeaten run at 20 matches.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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Aus Open men’s final as it happened: Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev for 18th Grand Slam title
How the men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev unfolded.
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Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev: All you need to know about Australian Open men’s singles final
The world No 1 is unbeaten in eight finals in Melbourne while the Russian fourth seed is on a red-hot 20-match winning streak.
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Aus Open: With fourth Major, superstar Naomi Osaka sets an important benchmark for women’s tennis
Osaka beat Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 at the Australian Open final to win her fourth Grand Slam. It was a win that was special for quite a few reasons.
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The Field
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Fantasy football: Stressful or fun – is it the enjoyable hobby it was meant to be?
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Chamari Athapaththu column: Sri Lanka have never been as confident as we are ahead of this World Cup
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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s poor run of form – ‘I have no words for it’
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WPL: Mumbai Indians hire Charlotte Edwards, Jhulan Goswami, Devieka Palshikaar in coaching staff
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Mithali Raj column: India’s chances at the T20 World Cup will be largely dependent on the top order