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Lights out for top dogs in Madrid as Novak Djokovic eyes Roland Garros

A handful of top seeds such as Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz came up short against electrifying young talent at the Madrid Masters after being expected to reach the quarter-finals.

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deborah curtis-Setchell|Published

Drama at Australian Open as Alexander Zverev confronted by past domestic violence claims

Drama unfolded at the Australian Open men's final when Alexander Zverev's runner-up speech was interrupted by a protesting spectator, bringing past controversies to the forefront.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Clinical Jannik Sinner surges past Alexander Zverev to retain Australian Open title

Rising tennis superstar Jannik Sinner etched his name in history books, becoming Italy's most successful Grand Slam champion after a masterful straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Jannik Sinner to meet Alexander Zverev in Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic exit

Drama unfolds at the Australian Open as defending champion Jannik Sinner secures his place in the final, while tennis legend Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ends in a shock injury retirement.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoNovak Djokovic retires in Australian Open semi against Alexander Zverev

Novak Djokovic left the court to a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd as Germany's Zverev reached his first Melbourne final.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster as Aryna Sabalenka survives

In a masterful display of tennis, Novak Djokovic turned back the clock to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in an electrifying four-set battle at the Australian Open, setting up a tantalising semi-final clash with Alexander Zverev.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
AFP|Published

Watch VideoCarlos Alcaraz feels sorry for Jack Draper after Australian Open walkover

Should Carlos Alcaraz win the Australian Open, he will become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam - winning all four majors - in the Open Era.

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Watch VideoNovak Djokovic to Jannik Sinner: Five men to watch at the Australian Open

He may be 37 but Novak Djokovic can never be written off on Melbourne Park's blue hardcourts, where he has enjoyed enormous success.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Novak Djokovic to Jannik Sinner: Five men to watch at the Australian Open

IOL Sport takes a look at five potential winners of the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins this coming Sunday.

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AFP|Published