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  Australian Open: (EXPLAINER) Why was Novak Djokovic not let into Australia?

  January 06, 2022 12:02 IST

  Regining champion Novak Djokovic might never get to defend his Australian Open title even before the tournament starts in Melbourne from January 17, let's learn, why?

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  Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa cancelled

  January 06, 2022 9:22 IST

  The top-ranked Djokovic announced on social media Tuesday that he had “exemption permission” and landed in Australia late Wednesday after receiving a medical exemption from the Victoria state government that would shield him from the strict vaccination regulations in place for this year's first major tennis tournament.

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  Australian Open 2022: Djokovic stuck at Melbourne airport due to visa mistake

  January 05, 2022 22:15 IST

  The Victoria state government mandated that only fully vaccinated players, staff, fans and officials could enter Melbourne Park when the tournament starts on January 17th.

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  Australian Open 2022: Djokovic medical exemption sparks debate

  January 05, 2022 17:10 IST

  The exemption allows the top-ranked Djokovic entry to the tournament regardless of his vaccination status for COVID-19.

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  Ramkumar-Bopanna enters quarterfinals in Adelaide; Sania-Kichenok stuns 2nd seed

  January 05, 2022 14:42 IST

  The Indian pair stunned the eighth seed American duo of Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 10-4 in men's doubles.

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  ATP Cup 2022: Hurkacz, Majchrzak guide Poland to semifinals

  January 05, 2022 11:44 IST

  The 24-year-old Hurkacz, a Wimbledon semifinalist last year, clinched the tie for Poland with a 6-1, 6-4 win against Diego Schwartzman. The 2021 ATP Finals competitor saved all three break points he faced to triumph after one hour and 21 minutes.

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  ATP Cup 2022: Medvedev, Safiullin shine in Russia's win over Australia

  January 04, 2022 20:07 IST

  Medvedev silenced the majority of the home supporters at the Qudos Bank Arena with his fourth-straight set victory over Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-2 over 80 minutes.

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  Australian Open 2022: Djokovic gets medical exemption to travel Down Under

  January 04, 2022 19:03 IST

  The World No. 1 Serb took to Instagram to reveal he has got 'an exemption permission' to travel to Australia.

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  Bhambri receives direct entry at Tata Open Maharashtra; Karatsev to participate as well

  January 04, 2022 18:14 IST

  The 29-year-old is currently preparing for the Australian Open after recovering from an injury and will kickstart his campaign with a protected ranking.

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  Zverev clinches Germany's win over USA at ATP Cup

  January 04, 2022 15:29 IST

  The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets to seal Germany's win over the USA.

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  ATP Cup: Spain, Poland and Argentina win 2nd consecutive matches

  January 04, 2022 13:18 IST

  Spain, Poland and Argentina continued with their strong form as they defeated their respective opponents 3-0 on Monday for their second consecutive victories in the team event.

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  Raducanu tunes up for Aus Open after becoming youngest female MBE

  January 01, 2022 15:16 IST

  Raducanu is scheduled to compete in the Sydney Classic later this month before making her debut at the Australian Open.

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  Australia Open 2022: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova tests positive for COVID-19

  December 30, 2021 16:14 IST

  The 30-year-old Russian confirmed she has the coronavirus and is isolating after arriving in Australia on Tuesday.

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  Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia

  December 29, 2021 19:01 IST

  ATP Cup organizers disclosed Djokovic's withdrawal in a roster update that included France replacing Austria in the 16-country event following the withdrawals of Dominic Thiem and Dennis Novak. Dusan Lajovic will replace Djokovic for Serbia.  

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  Australia Open 2022: Zverev, Tsitsipas and Sabalenka arrive in Australia

  December 29, 2021 18:56 IST

  Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa landed at Adelaide International Airport on Wednesday.  

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  Thiem pulls out of Australian Open with long-standing wrist injury

  December 28, 2021 18:03 IST

  The 28-year-old Austrian has not played since a second-round defeat in Mallorca in June, meaning he was unable to defend his US Open title in September.

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  Yearender 2021: Nadal found worthy Roland Garros rival, Djokovic missed out on history...

  December 25, 2021 14:23 IST

  After a COVID-marred year, that shook the tennis world and saw some major reshuffles, Indiatvnews.com handpicks the top 10 moments from 2021.

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  Andy Murray accepts wild-card entry to Australian Open 2022

  December 24, 2021 8:42 IST

  The three-time Grand Slam champion said he's “really excited” to return to the Australian Open.

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  Nadal positive for coronavirus after returning from Abu Dhabi

  December 20, 2021 18:13 IST

  Nadal wrote on Twitter that the positive result came from a PCR test he took after arriving in Spain.

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  Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted

  December 20, 2021 14:39 IST

  The 35-year-old doubles player, who once partnered Sania Mirza, said that she never said or wrote of having been sexually assaulted, despite a November social media post attributed to her that accused former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of having forced her into sex.

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  Karolina Pliskova out of Australian Open with hand injury

  December 16, 2021 12:44 IST

  Australian Open officials on Thursday confirmed the world fourth-ranked player's withdrawal, and said in a tweet: “wishing you a speedy recovery."

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  US Open champ Raducanu tests positive for COVID-19

  December 14, 2021 13:18 IST

  The British teenager, who is in Abu Dhabi for an exhibition match, is currently in isolation and following protocols.

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  Reigning champion Iga Swiatek, No.1 Barty to start season in Adelaide

  December 10, 2021 15:03 IST

  Former Grand Slam champions Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka, Jelena Ostapenko and Sofia Kenin will also begin their seasons in Adelaide, bringing the total of major trophies held in the field to 12. 

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  Rafael Nadal all set to return from foot injury in Melbourne ATP event

  December 10, 2021 14:47 IST

  Nadal had ended his 2021 season in August due to an injury. The move meant that the Spaniard did not compete in the US Open.

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  Australian Open: Djokovic adds to suspense; AO organisers say there's a lot of confusion

  December 10, 2021 13:54 IST

  Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has rejected reports which suggest that a medical exemption could be granted to Djokovic, the nine-time Australian Open champion.

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  AITA begins process to identify venue for Davis Cup tie against Denmark

  December 09, 2021 14:02 IST

  India were handed a home tie after three years after the draw pitted them against Denmark for the World Group I tie.

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  7-time champion Serena Williams won't play Australian Open

  December 08, 2021 19:41 IST

  The 40-year-old Williams hasn't played since retiring from her first-round match at Wimbledon with a right hamstring injury and her ranking has slipped to No. 41.

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  Barty wins 2nd WTA Player of Year; Krejickova gets 2 honors

  December 08, 2021 15:27 IST

  Krejcikova was the first woman since 2000 to win both the singles and doubles championships at the French Open.