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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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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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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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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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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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May