AUSTRALIAN OPEN

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Australian Open: Iga Swiatek survives first-round battle against qualifier Yuan Yue

Iga Swiatek pulled off an unconvincing straight-sets victory over Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue at Rod Laver Arena on Monday as she targets her first Australian Open title.

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Injury blow ends Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open hopes

Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open campaign came to an abrupt and frustrating end when the Canadian was forced to withdraw from his opening match, cutting short what had been billed as a promising run.

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Coco Gauff eases into Australian Open second round despite serve issues

Coco Gauff progressed comfortably to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, overcoming Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets despite continuing concerns over her serve.

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Alexander Zverev recovers from early scare to launch Australian Open bid

Alexander Zverev was forced to draw on his experience and resilience on Sunday as he came through a stern opening-round examination at the Australian Open, recovering from a slow start to defeat Canada's Gabriel Diallo and move safely into round two.

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Carlos Alcaraz eases past home favourite Adam Walton into Australian Open second-round

Carlos Alcaraz began his Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over Adam Walton on Sunday.

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British rookie Arthur Fery upsets Flavio Cobolli in Australian Open first round

British youngster Arthur Fery claimed one of the biggest wins of his career by defeating No. 20 seed Flavio Cobolli at the Australian Open, continuing his remarkable run in Melbourne.

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