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‘Sign me up’: Nick Kyrgios welcomes potential Saudi investment in tennis

Nick Kyrgios has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s interest in tennis as officials consider increased contributions from the country’s Public Investment Fund

The Guardian - AU

Tennis won't be divided by Saudi interest: Tiley

Saudi Arabia is poised to invest in the ATP tour but Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident tennis won't be divided like how golf was split by LIV.

AAP

Aussie Open CEO Says Djokovic Played Through Serious Injury

The World No. 1 previously shot down any speculation about him “faking” an injury.

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Novak Djokovic won Australian Open despite playing with major hamstring tear

The 35-year-old won the year's first Grand Slam but the full extent of his injury concerns has made the achievement even more impressive

Daily Mirror

Australian Open Sets Grand Slam Attendance Record

The Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks, organizers said on Tuesday, despite the absence of some big-name players and schedule disruptions due to rain. A record 839,192 fans flocked to Melbourne Park from Jan. 16-29 for the first tournament…

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Court dramas allow Australian Open to overrule controversies

Two worthy champions in Djokovic and Sabalenka plus Murray’s heroics helped make it a Happy Slam again

The Guardian - UK

It’s Unclear If Novak Djokovic’s Dad Will Watch The AO Final After Posing W/ Russian Supporters

Novak says the event has been interpreted in “a really wrong way”.

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Australian Open director Craig Tiley calls on tennis, other sports to do more to support Ukrainian athletes

Australian Open director Craig Tiley defends the decision to ban Russian flags from Melbourne Park, and sends a message to his sport to provide more support and financial assistance to Ukrainian players away from their war-torn country.

ABC News

Novak Djokovic’s dad faces Australian Open ban decision as tournament chief speaks out

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan is facing an anxious wait over whether he will be allowed to attend his son's Australian Open final after his interaction with pro-Russia fans

Daily Mirror

Australian Open Chief Tells Djokovic Family: 'Be Really Careful'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley on Saturday advised Novak Djokovic's family to be "really careful" of people using the tournament's global exposure as a platform for "disruptive" purposes. It follows a video posted on a pro-Russian YouTube account showing Djokovic's father Srdjan posing in Melbourne Park with a fan holding…

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Novak Djokovic joins calls for Australian Open to address schedule issues

Novak Djokovic has added his voice to calls for changes to be made to the Australian Open schedule amid growing concern over player welfare

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open chief responds to Andy Murray criticism over tournament rules

Andy Murray's Australian Open victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis did not finish until after 4am - but the tournament director does not believe change is needed to the schedule

Daily Mirror

‘He should be in bed’: Andy Murray’s will to win awes his fellow players

Relentless drive of 35-year-old sets up third-round match against former Australian Open foe Roberto Bautista Agut

The Guardian - UK

Late nights and fluffy balls: players pile in on Australian Open teething trouble

The Australian Open has come in for criticism over its scheduling and its balls but there are changes planned by organisers

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The Independent UK

Murray match highlights how tennis can be an all-night sport

Andy Murray was pleased with the result but not happy about the circumstances after finishing an Australian Open victory after 4 a.m. His marathon raised anew the issue that tennis has shown it is that rare sport where folks sometimes need to play all night

The Independent UK

Australian Open boss defends schedule after Andy Murray’s 4am finish

Craig Tiley said there was ‘no need’ to alter the tournament schedule despite the third latest match in tennis history

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Ardern endured ‘unprecedented’ level of abuse; Australian Open schedule slammed; and a ‘Toadzilla’ in Queensland

Political figures say attacks on New Zealand leader may have contributed to her stepping down

The New Daily

‘Not beneficial’: Andy Murray takes swing at Australian Open over early-morning finish

Andy Murray says he would be "snapping" if he was the parent of a ballkid working until 4:05am, when his Thursday night game ended.

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The Guardian - AU

No plans to change Australian Open scheduling despite backlash over ‘crazy’ 4am finish

The Australian Open will not amend its scheduling despite coming in for criticism after an epic encounter between Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis

AAP

No plans to alter punishing Open schedule

There are no plans to introduce a curfew or alter scheduling at the Australian Open despite an outcry over brutally late finishes at Melbourne Park.

The New Daily

Unexpected Nick Kyrgios injury withdrawal leaves fans chasing new hope

A punishing Monday practice session with best buddy Thanasi Kokkinakis was the moment Nick Kyrgios knew his Australian Open 2023 was over.

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: Novak Djokovic returns to Australian Open with Grand Slam record in sight

Novak Djokovic lost the only court battle of any kind that he faced in Australia last year.

ABC News

Craig Tiley says United Cup is here to stay as part of Australian Open build-up

Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley backs the United Cup to become "the pre-eminent global teams' event" in tennis, amid calls for changes to be made to the competition following its debut.

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic’s return to the Australian Open is not what you might expect

Twelve months on from Djokovic’s dramatic arrival in Australia and the outrage that followed, the 21-time grand slam champion returns with history on the line

Sports Illustrated

Australian Open Boss Warns Punishment Fans Will Face If They Taunt Djokovic

The 21-time Grand Slam champion is a controversial figure in Australia after his deportation last year.

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