<p>Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios in a grudge match of tennis in the Australian Open. The scores were 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Spaniard was handed his first-ever set defeat in the tournament by the Aussie tennis ace Kyrgios.</p>

<p>Nick Kyrgios stepped in the court almost teary-eyed donning the Lakers jersey paying tribute to the late legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Competing with a heavy heart tonight 💔<a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/7mXMbWb8sh">pic.twitter.com/7mXMbWb8sh</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Missed the warm-up?<a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> paid homage to the late Kobe Bryant 8⃣💔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/kTKniTJykw">pic.twitter.com/kTKniTJykw</a></p>
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<p>Kyrgios in his post-match conference talked about this tragic event that shook the sports world.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> reflects on the late Kobe Bryant and how he used the news to 'motivate' himself in his fourth round match up with Rafael Nadal.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/3a2Qeny0DT">pic.twitter.com/3a2Qeny0DT</a></p>
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<p>The off-court rivalry between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal started when the World No 1 &nbsp;(Nadal) called Kyrgios behaviour inappropriate and said that "he lacks respect". Kyrgios reverted by calling him "super salty". Recently, Nick Kyrgios mimicked Rafa's pre-serve routine during his match against Simon Gilles.&nbsp;</p>

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After 3 hours and 38 minutes <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> def. Nick Kyrgios 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) 7-6(4) to advance to his 12th <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> quarterfinal.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/a14tlkZWKt">pic.twitter.com/a14tlkZWKt</a></p>
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<p>Rafael Nadal reacted to this mimicry in his post-match press meet after winning the third round. He said: "I really don’t care. I am here to play tennis. Honestly, I don’t care at all. It was funny, good. That’s it,".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rafael Nadal after defeating the Australian showman was impressed by him. He praised Kyrgios for his good sportsman spirit. He was given good competition from the Australian.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"When he is focused on what he is doing, I think he is a very important player for our sport."<a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> with some powerful praise for <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> after their fourth-round clash.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/fHXCGMFHZD">pic.twitter.com/fHXCGMFHZD</a></p>
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<p>"When he is playing like today with this positive attitude he gives a lot of positive things to our sport," Nadal said.</p>

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Respect from <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> towards opponent <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/DxU4G16C18">pic.twitter.com/DxU4G16C18</a></p>
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<p>"He's one of the highest talents we have on our tour and I like the Nick Kyrgios during the whole of this tournament." the Spaniard added.</p>

<p>The 19-time Grand Slam winner will be eyeing Federer's 20 grand slam record. He is set to face Dominic Thiem. The Austrian was defeated twice in the French Open finals by the Spaniard.&nbsp;</p>


Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios in a grudge match of tennis in the Australian Open. The scores were 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4). The Spaniard was handed his first-ever set defeat in the tournament by the Aussie tennis ace Kyrgios.

Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios in a grudge match of tennis in the Australian Open. The scores were 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4). The Spaniard was handed his first-ever set defeat in the tournament by the Aussie tennis ace Kyrgios. Nick Kyrgios stepped in the court almost teary-eyed donning the Lakers jersey paying tribute to the late legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Monday. Competing with a heavy heart tonight 💔@NickKyrgios | #AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/7mXMbWb8sh — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020 × Missed the warm-up?@NickKyrgios paid homage to the late Kobe Bryant 8⃣💔#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/kTKniTJykw — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020 × Kyrgios in his post-match conference talked about this tragic event that shook the sports world. .@NickKyrgios reflects on the late Kobe Bryant and how he used the news to 'motivate' himself in his fourth round match up with Rafael Nadal.#AusOpen | #AO2020 pic.twitter.com/3a2Qeny0DT — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020 × .@RafaelNadal pays tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/82wGbWfN3z — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020 × The off-court rivalry between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal started when the World No 1 (Nadal) called Kyrgios behaviour inappropriate and said that "he lacks respect". Kyrgios reverted by calling him "super salty". Recently, Nick Kyrgios mimicked Rafa's pre-serve routine during his match against Simon Gilles. They don't call him the world No.1 for nothing ☝️🇪🇸 After 3 hours and 38 minutes @RafaelNadal def. Nick Kyrgios 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) 7-6(4) to advance to his 12th #AusOpen quarterfinal.#AO2020 pic.twitter.com/a14tlkZWKt — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020 × Rafael Nadal reacted to this mimicry in his post-match press meet after winning the third round. He said: "I really don’t care. I am here to play tennis. Honestly, I don’t care at all. It was funny, good. That’s it,". Rafael Nadal after defeating the Australian showman was impressed by him. He praised Kyrgios for his good sportsman spirit. He was given good competition from the Australian. "When he is focused on what he is doing, I think he is a very important player for our sport."@RafaelNadal with some powerful praise for @NickKyrgios after their fourth-round clash.#AusOpen | #AO2020 pic.twitter.com/fHXCGMFHZD — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020 × "When he is playing like today with this positive attitude he gives a lot of positive things to our sport," Nadal said. "He's one of the highest talents that we have on our tour." Respect from @RafaelNadal towards opponent @NickKyrgios 👊#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/DxU4G16C18 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020 × "He's one of the highest talents we have on our tour and I like the Nick Kyrgios during the whole of this tournament." the Spaniard added. The 19-time Grand Slam winner will be eyeing Federer's 20 grand slam record. He is set to face Dominic Thiem. The Austrian was defeated twice in the French Open finals by the Spaniard.

Australian Open: Rafa Nadal 'impressed' with Kyrgios performance, Spaniard moves to round four

<p>Serena Williams'&nbsp;dream for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam was shattered after a stunning defeat by China's Wang Qiang.&nbsp;</p>

<p>World No 27 beat seven-times Australian Open champion 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 7-5 in the third round of the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.&nbsp;</p>

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Qiang Wang puts on an absolute masterclass in the match of the tournament to shock Serena Williams 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5 and advance to a first career <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> round of 16.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/gnGkAMaU8X">pic.twitter.com/gnGkAMaU8X</a></p>
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<p>Williams and Wang Qiang have just met&nbsp;once before in the US Open 2019 quarter-finals where Serena handed a crushing defeat to Wang by beating her 6-1, 6-0.</p>

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Wang erases a break point and makes magic!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> | 🎥: <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Channel9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Channel9</a> <a href="https://t.co/zHrYY17L3I">pic.twitter.com/zHrYY17L3I</a></p>
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<p>Last time Williams won any&nbsp;Grand Slam was the&nbsp;Australian Open in 2017, she was a favourite contender for the&nbsp;cup this year too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Let's take look at the chronological events in Williams Grand Slam campaigns post 2017 win:</p>

<p>She entered the French Open in the year 2018, after giving birth to her baby. She was forced to pull out of fourth-round encounter against Maria Sharapova, following a pectoral injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Wimbledon 2018, Williams was beaten by Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-3 in the women's singles finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In US Open 2018 she was beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Japan's Naomi Osaka in the finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australian Open 2019, &nbsp;she lost to Karolina Pliskova to crash out in the quarter-finals 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.</p>

<p>French Open 2019 similar upset in the third round 6-2, 7-5 by American Sofia Kenin,</p>

<p>Wimbledon 2019 she was thrashed 6-2, 6-2 in just 56 minutes in the final by Simona Halep.</p>

<p>In the US Open 2019, &nbsp;Serena was beaten by World No 15 Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 7-5 in the finals. &nbsp;</p>

<p>World No 8 was off to a bad start handing the first set to Wang Qiang, she fought hard in the second set and managed to secure a set win by edging past Wang Qiang.</p>

<p>Serena also won a 24-shot rally, after which she raised her arms in victory.&nbsp;</p>

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In a 24-shot rally, Williams rips a cross-court forehand winner to break Wang and keep her tournament hopes alive.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/MRAyMXMquA">pic.twitter.com/MRAyMXMquA</a></p>
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<p>The final set was pretty tense because both players held their places, but Wang managed to convert the match point in her favour during&nbsp;the American's service.&nbsp;</p>


Serena Williams' dream for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam was shattered after a stunning defeat by China's Wang Qiang. World No 27 beat seven-times Australian Open champion 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 7-5 in the third round of the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

Serena Williams' dream for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam was shattered after a stunning defeat by China's Wang Qiang. World No 27 beat seven-times Australian Open champion 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 7-5 in the third round of the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. The moment of a LIFETIME! Qiang Wang puts on an absolute masterclass in the match of the tournament to shock Serena Williams 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5 and advance to a first career #AusOpen round of 16.#AO2020 pic.twitter.com/gnGkAMaU8X — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020 × Williams and Wang Qiang have just met once before in the US Open 2019 quarter-finals where Serena handed a crushing defeat to Wang by beating her 6-1, 6-0. C-O-M-P-O-S-U-R-E Wang erases a break point and makes magic!#AO2020 | #AusOpen | 🎥: @espn | @Channel9 pic.twitter.com/zHrYY17L3I — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020 × Last time Williams won any Grand Slam was the Australian Open in 2017, she was a favourite contender for the cup this year too. Let's take look at the chronological events in Williams Grand Slam campaigns post 2017 win: She entered the French Open in the year 2018, after giving birth to her baby. She was forced to pull out of fourth-round encounter against Maria Sharapova, following a pectoral injury. In Wimbledon 2018, Williams was beaten by Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-3 in the women's singles finals. In US Open 2018 she was beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Japan's Naomi Osaka in the finals. Australian Open 2019, she lost to Karolina Pliskova to crash out in the quarter-finals 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. French Open 2019 similar upset in the third round 6-2, 7-5 by American Sofia Kenin, Wimbledon 2019 she was thrashed 6-2, 6-2 in just 56 minutes in the final by Simona Halep. In the US Open 2019, Serena was beaten by World No 15 Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 7-5 in the finals. World No 8 was off to a bad start handing the first set to Wang Qiang, she fought hard in the second set and managed to secure a set win by edging past Wang Qiang. Serena also won a 24-shot rally, after which she raised her arms in victory. Never count out SERENA! In a 24-shot rally, Williams rips a cross-court forehand winner to break Wang and keep her tournament hopes alive.#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/MRAyMXMquA — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020 × The final set was pretty tense because both players held their places, but Wang managed to convert the match point in her favour during the American's service.

Australian Open: Serena Williams crashes out in third round in a 'shocker'

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../caroline-wozniacki-storms-into-3rd-round-may- meet-maria-sharapova-in-next-round-190697">Caroline Wozniacki</a>'s glittering tennis career ended in tears at the&nbsp;Australian&nbsp;Open&nbsp;on Friday when she was dumped out by lower-ranked Ons Jabeur of Tunisia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-serena-williams-crashes-out-in-third-round-after-a-shocker-276265">Australian Open: Serena Williams crashes out in third round in a 'shocker'</a></p>

<p>The Danish former world number one, who announced in December that this would be her final tournament, lost 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in the third round.</p>

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Thank you for the memories <a href="https://twitter.com/CaroWozniacki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaroWozniacki</a>. You'll be so very missed💕<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/z37ZwjMR81">pic.twitter.com/z37ZwjMR81</a></p>
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<p>The unseeded 29-year-old brings the curtain down on a career that saw her win 30 WTA titles, with her sole Grand Slam triumph coming in 2018 at Melbourne Park.</p>

<p>"Only fitting that my last match was a three-setter, a grinder, and I finished my career with a forehand error. Those are the things I've been working on my whole career," joked Wozniacki, as she choked back tears.</p>

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<p>"Guess this is just how it was meant to be," added the Dane, who began playing tennis aged seven.</p>

<p>Wozniacki, who made her professional debut in 2005, was given a rapturous reception by the Melbourne Arena crowd and was embraced by Jabeur.</p>

<p>"I've had unbelievable experiences on the court, amazing fans and support I've had my from family, especially my Dad, who has coached me all these years," said Wozniacki, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, which causes fatigue and joint pain.</p>

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<p>She has said that had nothing to do with her decision to leave tennis, wanting to start a family with husband and former National Basketball Association star David Lee.</p>

<p>The couple embraced on the court and she was held aloft triumphantly by her father Piotr.</p>

<p>"I usually don't cry. I have special memories that I will cherish, it's been a great ride," said Wozniacki, now ranked 36 in the world.</p>

<p>"But I am ready for the next chapter, ready for what's to come."</p>

<p>She finished 2010 and 2011 as world number one and ascended to the top ranking again in 2018, the same year she finally won her maiden Grand Slam.</p>

<p>The 78th-ranked Tunisian Jabeur plays Wang Qiang of China in the fourth round.</p>

<p>"Caroline has been such an inspiration for me and many players," said Jabeur.</p>


Caroline Wozniacki's glittering tennis career ended in tears at the Australian Open on Friday when she was dumped out by lower-ranked Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. Also read- Australian Open: Serena Williams crashes out in third round in a 'shocker' The Danish former world number one, who announced in December that this would be her final tournament, lost 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in the third round.

Caroline Wozniacki's glittering tennis career ended in tears at the Australian Open on Friday when she was dumped out by lower-ranked Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. Also read- Australian Open: Serena Williams crashes out in third round in a 'shocker' The Danish former world number one, who announced in December that this would be her final tournament, lost 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in the third round. The end of an era. Thank you for the memories @CaroWozniacki. You'll be so very missed💕#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/z37ZwjMR81 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020 × The unseeded 29-year-old brings the curtain down on a career that saw her win 30 WTA titles, with her sole Grand Slam triumph coming in 2018 at Melbourne Park. "Only fitting that my last match was a three-setter, a grinder, and I finished my career with a forehand error. Those are the things I've been working on my whole career," joked Wozniacki, as she choked back tears. "I think it was only fitting that my last match would be a three-setter, a grinder and that I would finish my career with a forehand error." Ever the joker, @CaroWozniacki ❤️#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/LhFs8Kxkyj — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020 × "Guess this is just how it was meant to be," added the Dane, who began playing tennis aged seven. Wozniacki, who made her professional debut in 2005, was given a rapturous reception by the Melbourne Arena crowd and was embraced by Jabeur. "I've had unbelievable experiences on the court, amazing fans and support I've had my from family, especially my Dad, who has coached me all these years," said Wozniacki, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, which causes fatigue and joint pain. Anyone else out there with a little something in their eye?#AO2020 | #AusOpen | @CaroWozniacki pic.twitter.com/LvFrRMPXnU — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020 × She has said that had nothing to do with her decision to leave tennis, wanting to start a family with husband and former National Basketball Association star David Lee. The couple embraced on the court and she was held aloft triumphantly by her father Piotr. "I usually don't cry. I have special memories that I will cherish, it's been a great ride," said Wozniacki, now ranked 36 in the world. "But I am ready for the next chapter, ready for what's to come." She finished 2010 and 2011 as world number one and ascended to the top ranking again in 2018, the same year she finally won her maiden Grand Slam. The 78th-ranked Tunisian Jabeur plays Wang Qiang of China in the fourth round. "Caroline has been such an inspiration for me and many players," said Jabeur.

Wozniacki career ends in tears with defeat at Australian Open

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<p>Defending champion <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nadals-spain-to-meet-djokovics-serbia-in-atp-cup-final-273650">Novak Djokovic</a> credited a newly refined serve for his eight-game unbeaten streak this season after he romped past Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito to reach the Australian Open third round. The Serbian star gave up just seven games against the world number 146 in the 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 workout on Rod Laver Arena which lasted just 95 minutes.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/djokovic-sweeps-past-nadal-in-atp-cup-final-273816">Djokovic </a>has been taking tips from serving maestro Goran Ivanisevic and fired down 16 aces against Ito to extend his ominous run after winning six matches with Serbia at the ATP Cup. "My serve was working extremely well in the first round and second round. That's something I worked on in the off-season," said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atp-djokovics-serbia-beats-nadals-spain-to-lift-the-cup-273966">Djokovic</a>, who is gunning for a 17th Grand Slam title and his eighth in Melbourne.</p>

<p>"That's one of the priorities I guess of the training sessions, trying to get that I think the advantage of winning a lot of easy points on the first serve.&nbsp;"It has been paying off so far I think in ATP Cup and here, two matches." His reward is a clash against another Japanese, Yoshihito Nishioka, who beat Britain's Dan Evans in three sets.</p>

<p>It was Djokovic's 70th match win at Melbourne Park to only eight defeats, but one of those losses was against another wildcard -- Denis Istomin -- in the second round three years ago. Perhaps with that in mind, he came out with all guns blazing, racing through the first set in just 22 minutes. The 32-year-old dropped a set in a tough opening clash on Monday against German Jan-Lennard Struff, and against the odds, Ito pressed hard to level the match in the second set.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atp-novak-djokovic-concerned-about-smoke-at-australian-open-as-bushfires-continue-to-blaze-272187">ATP: Novak Djokovic concerned about smoke at Australian Open as bushfires continue to blaze</a></p>

<p><strong>'Fighting till the end'</strong></p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>The experienced Japanese, bidding to reach a Grand Slam third round for the first time, cut down on his error rate to push Djokovic around the court and get into the rallies. But the Serb inevitably got the break he was chasing in game nine when Ito fluffed a forehand and he quickly served it out, blasting down an ace to go two sets ahead.</p>

<p>Djokovic, bidding for a 17th Grand Slam title, had never lost a Slam match to a player ranked as low as Ito and the Japanese couldn't sustain his level, leaking errors as the world number two galloped to the finish line. The world number two praised Ito "for fighting till the end", with both players struggling to master the windy conditions at Melbourne Park.</p>

<p>"I don't think players enjoy these kinds of conditions, to be honest. But it is what it is," Djokovic said.&nbsp;"You have to accept them and embrace the fact that, I guess, you're going to be challenged on different levels, not just by your opponent, but also the conditions." Djokovic is seeking to become only the third man to win eight or more titles at the same Grand Slam after Rafael Nadal (12 at Roland Garros) and Roger Federer (eight at Wimbledon).</p>


Defending champion Novak Djokovic credited a newly refined serve for his eight-game unbeaten streak this season after he romped past Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito to reach the Australian Open third round.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic credited a newly refined serve for his eight-game unbeaten streak this season after he romped past Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito to reach the Australian Open third round. The Serbian star gave up just seven games against the world number 146 in the 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 workout on Rod Laver Arena which lasted just 95 minutes. 3R let’s go idemooo 💪🏼 #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/zzB7JDX5zR — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 22, 2020 × Djokovic has been taking tips from serving maestro Goran Ivanisevic and fired down 16 aces against Ito to extend his ominous run after winning six matches with Serbia at the ATP Cup. "My serve was working extremely well in the first round and second round. That's something I worked on in the off-season," said Djokovic, who is gunning for a 17th Grand Slam title and his eighth in Melbourne. "That's one of the priorities I guess of the training sessions, trying to get that I think the advantage of winning a lot of easy points on the first serve. "It has been paying off so far I think in ATP Cup and here, two matches." His reward is a clash against another Japanese, Yoshihito Nishioka, who beat Britain's Dan Evans in three sets. It was Djokovic's 70th match win at Melbourne Park to only eight defeats, but one of those losses was against another wildcard -- Denis Istomin -- in the second round three years ago. Perhaps with that in mind, he came out with all guns blazing, racing through the first set in just 22 minutes. The 32-year-old dropped a set in a tough opening clash on Monday against German Jan-Lennard Struff, and against the odds, Ito pressed hard to level the match in the second set. Also Read: ATP: Novak Djokovic concerned about smoke at Australian Open as bushfires continue to blaze 'Fighting till the end' The experienced Japanese, bidding to reach a Grand Slam third round for the first time, cut down on his error rate to push Djokovic around the court and get into the rallies. But the Serb inevitably got the break he was chasing in game nine when Ito fluffed a forehand and he quickly served it out, blasting down an ace to go two sets ahead. Djokovic, bidding for a 17th Grand Slam title, had never lost a Slam match to a player ranked as low as Ito and the Japanese couldn't sustain his level, leaking errors as the world number two galloped to the finish line. The world number two praised Ito "for fighting till the end", with both players struggling to master the windy conditions at Melbourne Park. "I don't think players enjoy these kinds of conditions, to be honest. But it is what it is," Djokovic said. "You have to accept them and embrace the fact that, I guess, you're going to be challenged on different levels, not just by your opponent, but also the conditions." Djokovic is seeking to become only the third man to win eight or more titles at the same Grand Slam after Rafael Nadal (12 at Roland Garros) and Roger Federer (eight at Wimbledon).

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<p>World number two <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karolina-pliskova-beats-martic-in-zhengzhou-to-win-her-fourth-title-of-2019-249862">Karolina Pliskova</a> barrelled into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday as she chases her first Grand Slam crown.</p>

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<p>Pliskova, whose best Grand Slam appearance was defeated by Angelique Kerber in the final of the 2016 US Open, called it a "tough test" against 41st-ranked Mladenovic.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karolina-pliskosva-closes-gap-on-world-number-one-barty-249988">Karolina Pliskosva closes gap on world number one Barty</a></p>

<p>The 27-year-old Czech defeated France's Kristina Mladenovic 6-1, 7-5 and plays Germany's Laura Siegemund or American wildcard CoCo Vandeweghe next in Melbourne.</p>

<p>We had some good matches in the past and it was tough mentally in the second set," said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karolina-pliskova-beats-muguruza-to-reach-australian-open-quarters-191731">Pliskova</a>, who beat Naomi Osaka on the way to winning the Brisbane title this month.</p>

<p>Pliskova, a semi-finalist in Melbourne last year, said the Brisbane triumph had no bearing on the next fortnight.</p>

<p>"It's a new beginning here so weeks before do not count and nobody remembers," she said.</p>


World number two Karolina Pliskova barrelled into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday as she chases her first Grand Slam crown. [ Karolína Plíšková (Courtesy: Twitter Handle @KaPliskova) ] Pliskova, whose best Grand Slam appearance was defeated by Angelique Kerber in the final of the 2016 US Open, called it a "tough test" against 41st-ranked Mladenovic.

World number two Karolina Pliskova barrelled into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday as she chases her first Grand Slam crown. [ Karolína Plíšková (Courtesy: Twitter Handle @KaPliskova) ] Pliskova, whose best Grand Slam appearance was defeated by Angelique Kerber in the final of the 2016 US Open, called it a "tough test" against 41st-ranked Mladenovic. Also Read: Karolina Pliskosva closes gap on world number one Barty The 27-year-old Czech defeated France's Kristina Mladenovic 6-1, 7-5 and plays Germany's Laura Siegemund or American wildcard CoCo Vandeweghe next in Melbourne. We had some good matches in the past and it was tough mentally in the second set," said Pliskova, who beat Naomi Osaka on the way to winning the Brisbane title this month. Pliskova, a semi-finalist in Melbourne last year, said the Brisbane triumph had no bearing on the next fortnight. "It's a new beginning here so weeks before do not count and nobody remembers," she said.

Second seed Pliskova starts Melbourne title tilt with win

<p>Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza made a comeback from maternity leave, she picked up from where she left. Former women's doubles Wimbledon champion enters in the semifinals of the women's doubles of the Hobart International.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She, along with her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok won against &nbsp;American duo Vania King and Christina Mchale 6-2, 4-6, 10-4. The contest lasted 1 hour and 24 minutes.</p>

<p>Sania and Nadiia will now face Tamara Zidansek and Marie Bouzkova. The Slovenian-Czech pair beat Canada's Sharon Fichman and Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3, 3-6, 10-4 in quarters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 33-year-old Sania is returning to WTA after a break of two years. She battled injuries before taking a break in April 2018 to give birth to her child Izhaan. She is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.</p>

<p>Sania previously was a part of the China Open that was played in October 2017. She has won a total of six Grand Slam titles including Wimbledon women's doubles in 2015. She bid adieu from the singles competition in 2013.</p>

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Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza made a comeback from maternity leave, she picked up from where she left. Former women's doubles Wimbledon champion enters in the semifinals of the women's doubles of the Hobart International.

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza made a comeback from maternity leave, she picked up from where she left. Former women's doubles Wimbledon champion enters in the semifinals of the women's doubles of the Hobart International. The doubles team of @MirzaSania and Nadiia Kichenok battled their way into the @HobartTennis semifinals ---> https://t.co/tfywpZDdzO pic.twitter.com/VqeAgpGe3I — WTA (@WTA) January 16, 2020 × She, along with her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok won against American duo Vania King and Christina Mchale 6-2, 4-6, 10-4. The contest lasted 1 hour and 24 minutes. Sania and Nadiia will now face Tamara Zidansek and Marie Bouzkova. The Slovenian-Czech pair beat Canada's Sharon Fichman and Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3, 3-6, 10-4 in quarters. ✌️@MirzaSania #HobartTennis pic.twitter.com/ohUkV06kYs — Hobart International (@HobartTennis) January 16, 2020 × The 33-year-old Sania is returning to WTA after a break of two years. She battled injuries before taking a break in April 2018 to give birth to her child Izhaan. She is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. Sania previously was a part of the China Open that was played in October 2017. She has won a total of six Grand Slam titles including Wimbledon women's doubles in 2015. She bid adieu from the singles competition in 2013. She is India's most successful Indian woman tennis player. She was a former World No 1 in women's doubles and currently ranks at No 5. She attained her career-high of rank number 27 in WTA singles chart.

Sania Mirza cruises into women's doubles semifinals in Hobart International

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