Veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils rolled back the years with a vintage display of shot-making to thrash unpredictable Kazakh Alexander Bublik 6-1 6-0 6-4 and reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday.

Showman Gael Monfils thrashes Alexander Bublik in his return to form, enters 3rd round in Aus Open

U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev will face the mercurial Nick Kyrgios in a tricky second-round clash at the Australian Open on Thursday as the Russian looks to make the most of world number one Novak Djokovic`s absence and collect a second major title.

Nick Kyrgios poses tough challenge to Daniil Medvedev at Australian Open

Seventh seed and last year`s Wimbledon finalist, Italy`s Matteo Berrettini, demonstrated his winning mentality, overcoming American wild card Stefan Kozlov 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in two hours and 38 minutes to reach the third round at the Melbourne Park for the second time here on Wednesday.

Aus Open 2022: Matrettini Berrettini and Alcaraz set up mouth-watering clash in 3rd round

Sania Mirza shocked the sporting fraternity after announcing that she is planning to hang her boots after the end of the 2022 season. The 35-year-old made the announcement following her first-round defeat in women's doubles in the ongoing 2022 Australian Open edition, in Melbourne.

Sania Mirza to hang up her boots after 2022 season end, feels 'body is wearing down, energy isn't same'

Rafa Nadal put on a clinical performance to ease past German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-2 6-3 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday keeping the Spaniard on course for a men`s record 21st Grand Slam title.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal advances to third round with easy win over Yannick Hanfmann

The Federal Court of Australia will publish reasons for its dismissal of tennis star Novak Djokovic`s challenge to the cancellation of his visa on Thursday at 0515 GMT, the court said.

Australian court to release reasons for dismissing Novak Djokovic case on Jan 20

Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the Sports Ministry said on Monday there would be no exemption from France`s new vaccine pass law.

Novak Djokovic cannot play French Open without COVID-19 vaccine, says French Sports Ministry

Britain`s teenage sensation Emma Raducanu cleared a dangerous first-round hurdle at the Australian Open, seeing off experienced American Sloane Stephens 6-0 2-6 6-1 in a topsy-turvy contest on Tuesday.

Teen sensation Emma Raducanu survives Sloane Stephens scare on Australian Open debut

Greek world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas put on a clinical show against familiar opponent Mikael Ymer of Sweden during a 6-2 6-4 6-3 victory in the opening round of his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday.

Aus Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas makes confident start with impressive straight-sets win

As Novak Djokovic flew home from Australia after being deported for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, doubts arose over whether the tennis star would be able to play in the French Open.

Doubt over Novak Djokovic's participation in French Open after Australian Open debacle

Nick Kyrgios promised COVID-weary fans a show after recovering from his own infection and duly delivered on Tuesday with a tweener-laden 6-4 6-4 6-3 win over Briton Liam Broady on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open second round.

Showman Nick Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to Australian Open second round after win over Liam Broady

Novak Djokovic arrived home in Serbia on Monday after Australia deported the world men`s tennis No. 1 for not having a COVID-19 vaccine, a stance jeopardising his quest for a record 21st Grand Slam title.

'You are our champion': Deported Novak Djokovic welcomed back to Serbia

The Australian Open started Monday without nine-time champion Novak Djokovic. The 34-year-old flew out of Australia on Sunday night.

Australian Open starts hours after Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic landed in Dubai on Monday after his sensational deportation from Australia over his coronavirus vaccination status shattered his dream of scoring a record 21st Grand Slam title in Melbourne.

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic arrives in Dubai following deportation from Australia

All athletes who wish to compete in France will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19, government sources told AFP on Monday. This appears to contradict what Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu said last week, that certain events like the French Open had a special exemption, when asked whether Novak Djokovic could play in the tournament.

Covid vaccination required for athletes competing in France, says government source

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has left the door open for Novak Djokovic to compete at next year`s Australian Open despite the tennis superstar facing an automatic three-year ban from entering the country.

Can Novak Djokovic return to take part in Australian Open next year? PM Scott Morrison has answer

Rafael Nadal launched his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title Monday in blistering fashion -- a far cry from his "ugly" predicament one month ago and recent injury problems.

Aus Open: Rafael Nadal makes stunning start in his quest to win a record 21st Grand Slam

World number one Novak Djokovic will play the late match of the evening session at Rod Laver Arena against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic when the Australian Open starts on Monday, pending a court decision.

Novak Djokovic to play first round match in Australian Open pending court decision

Serbia`s premier on Sunday denounced as "scandalous" Australia`s decision to deport tennis superstar Novak Djokovic over his decision not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and the Serbian president said he would always be welcome in his homeland.

Australia's deportation of Novak Djokovic is scandalous, says Serbian Prime Minister

Novak Djokovic deported: How entire Australian Open visa saga unfolded

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic boarded a plane to leave Australia on Sunday after the Federal Court upheld a government decision to cancel his visa on the grounds that his decision not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 posed a risk to the country.

Novak Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after Australian court upholds visa cancellation

World number 150 Salvatore Caruso has replaced defending champion Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men`s singles draw, organizers confirmed on Sunday. `Lucky loser` Italian who has replaced world number one men`s singles player Djokovic will clash with Serbia`s Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening round encounter at the 1573 Arena on Monday.

'Lucky loser' Salvatore Caruso replaces defending champion Novak Djokovic in Australian Open draw

Governing body Tennis Australia (TA) said on Sunday it respected the decision of Australia`s Federal Court to uphold Novak Djokovic`s visa cancellation which has ruled the defending champion out of the Australian Open.

Tennis Australia says it respects court decision on Novak Djokovic

In a big blow to World's no. 1 Tennis player, a 3-Judge bench unanimously rejected Novak Djokovic's appeal against deportation.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic: 'Extremely Disappointed' over losing legal battle against deportation

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