Politics defeats Novak Djokovic

Three-time defending Australian Open champion and world no. 1 Novak Djokovic will not be able to defend his title after being ordered out of the country less than 24-hours ahead of the Australian Open. Embed from Getty Images On Friday Immigration Minister Hawke had used his personal power to overturn a decision made on Monday…

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Priscilla Hon was awarded the last singles wildcard

Photo of Australian tennis player Priscilla Hon after defeating Ukraine's Kateryna Kozlova at the 2020 Australian Open

Australia’s world no. 263 Priscilla Hon has been given a singles wildcard for the upcoming Australian Open. She missed the 2021 tournament through injury and in 2020 she had John Cain Arena rocking on her way to a round one victory over Ukraine’s Katryna Baindl (Kozlova). After the announcement “I feel really thankful,” said Hon,…

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Comeback queen Muchova sends Barty packing

World no. 27 from the Czech Republic has staged another comeback, this time defeating world no. 1 Ash Barty 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. Barty looked to be cruising to back-to-back Australian Open semifinals after taking the first set and getting a break of serve in the opening game of the second set. After Muchova held to…

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