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Watch VideoRivalry with Jannik Sinner 'great' for tennis, says Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz discusses his thrilling rivalry with Jannik Sinner, highlighting its impact on tennis fans and the sport itself as they prepare for the upcoming Roland Garros. What does this rivalry mean for the future of tennis?

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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.

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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.

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Watch VideoCoco Gauff crashes out, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz draw battle lines at Australian Open

An "emotional" Paula Badosa of Spain stunned the world number three American Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the last four.

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Watch VideoAustralian Open wrap: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz set for blockbuster quarter-final

Novak Djokovic appears to be growing into the tournament in an ominous sign for his rivals, as he pursues a record-extending 11th Melbourne crown and historic 25th Grand Slam title.

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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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Novak Djokovic joins Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner in Australian Open second round

Novak Djokovic beat 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy to advance to the second round of the Australian Open.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoCoco Gauff, Iga Swiatek off to flyers at Australian Open as Novak Djokovic launch title quest

Novak Djokovic begins his bid for Grand Slam history later on a blockbuster day two at the Australian Open and Jannik Sinner starts the defence of the trophy he won 12 months ago.

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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 handed tough Australian Open draw, Jannik Sinner faces Nicolas Jarry test

World number one Jannik Sinner will play Nicolas Jarry in his first Australian Open match, while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

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AFP|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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Roger Federer plays role of hype man as tennis world braces for Rafael Nadal swansong

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, will bow out from professional tennis after competing with Spain in Malaga this week.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tennis great Rafael Nadal hopes to postpone last hurrah until Davis Cup final

Rafael Nadal, who will draw the curtains on a record-breaking career that has spanned nearly 23 years, has not competed in an official singles match since the Olympic Games.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Top dogs treated to halloween horror at Paris Masters

With Djokovic absent and Sinner’s withdrawal, the Paris Masters has become a battleground for tennis’s next generation. British sensation Jack Draper, fresh from his Vienna triumph, leads a wave of young talent causing major upsets. As established stars falter, could this signal a changing of the guard in mens tennis?

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Drug controversy still hangs over his head, admits US Open champion Jannik Sinner

The 23-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win his second Grand Slam title to add to his first in Australia in January.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro boost hopes of home US Open conquest

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz set up an all-American US Open semi-final on Tuesday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Coco Gauff joins US Open superstar scrap-heap

Coco Gauff joined Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz as another big tennis star to crash out of the US Open on Sunday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jannik Sinner avoids US Open trapdoor as Iga Swiatek moves into last 16

Jannik Sinner did not face a single break point in his one-hour 53-minute victory which took him into the last 16 of the US Open for a fourth successive year.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Big guns Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka crash out of US Open

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number three and 2022 champion in New York, was stunned by Dutch world number 74 Botic van de Zandschulp 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Naomi Osaka shines with her tennis and outfit as Carlos Alcaraz survive US Open wobble

Naomi Osaka’s tennis was as striking as her outfit, as she crunched nine aces in her 19 winners and committed just five unforced errors to her opponent's 21.

Sport Tennis US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Sinner looks for salvation after drugs controversy: Five talking points ahead of the US Open

The US Open brings down the curtain on the 2024 Grand Slam season with Olympic gold medallist Novak Djokovic aiming to add to his cache of major titles.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Novak Djokovic hunting history at US Open, dark cloud hangs over Jannik Sinner

Defending champion Novak Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title at the US Open.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Novak Djokovic completes career Golden Slam with Paris Olympic final win over Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to claim a maiden Olympic title and become just the fifth player to complete a career Golden Slam.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Noah Lyles bids for Paris Olympic 100m glory as Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz

On a compelling ninth full day of Olympic sport, US sprint star Noah Lyles will draw much of the focus, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are set for a blockbuster tennis final.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz to clash in Olympic gold medal showdown

A fired-up Novak Djokovic on Friday reached his first Olympic final and will face Carlos Alcaraz in a dream showdown for gold in Paris.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published