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Azarenka triumphs at Qatar Open

Victoria Azarenka strolls to the Qatar Open title with a 6-1 6-2 win over Australian Samantha Stosur.

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Korda’s Daughter Wins Australian Open Golf Title

Petr Korda’s daughter, Jessica, won the women’s Australian Open golf title at Royal Melbourne, for her first LPGA Tour trophy, on Sunday. She celebrated by breaking out her father’s trademark scissor-kick celebration. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer Eager To Return To Winning Ways

In his last competitive match, World No. 3 Roger Federer left Rod Laver Arena with the disappointment of losing to Rafael Nadal in four sets in the semi-finals of the Australian Open sitting heavily on his shoulders

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VIDEO: Murray learning from Lendl

World number four tennis seed Andy Murray talks about his recent epic Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic, and looks forward to the rest of the season. Interview by BBC Scotland’s Kheredine Idessane.

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Murray will miss Davis Cup match

British number one Andy Murray will miss next month’s Davis Cup match against Slovakia because of injury concerns following the Australian Open.

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Djokovic: "We Will Both Remember Forever"

Novak Djokovic had very little sleep after his historic Australian Open victory over Rafael Nadal, which finished in the early hours of Monday morning. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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VIDEO: Magnificent Djokovic seals epic win

Watch the closing stages as Serbia’s Novak Djokovic completes an amazing five-set win over Rafa Nadal in the Australian Open final in a marathon match lasting five hours and 53 minutes. (UK users only)

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VIDEO: Nadal upbeat despite defeat

Beaten Australian Open finalist Rafa Nadal says he “will never forget this match” after losing an epic five-set contest 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 to Novak Djokovic in five hours and 53 minutes.

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VIDEO: 31-shot rally from epic final

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic trade blows in a 31-shot rally after more than five hours’ play in the Australian Open final, leaving Djokovic floored but the crowd on their feet. (UK users only)

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VIDEO: Crucial Nadal miss that turned match

Rafael Nadal misses with a backhand down the line in the final set of his epic Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic.

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Emotional Djokovic hails epic win

World number one Novak Djokovic labels his historic Australian Open final against close rival Rafael Nadal as the best moment of his career.

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Pundits hail ‘greatest’ tennis match

Players and pundits give their reaction to a sensational Australian Open final

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Djokovic beats Nadal to win title

World number one Novak Djokovic beats second seed Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic – the longest final in Grand Slam history – to retain his Australian Open title.

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Djokovic Makes Grand Prizes Priority

Novak Djokovic says, “I’m prioritising Grand Slams this year… and [the] Olympic Games,” after he lifted his fifth major championship on Sunday at the Australian Open. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Mattek-Sands and Tecau claim mixed doubles title

Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Horia Tecau win the Australian Open mixed doubles title on a champions tie-break.

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Mattek-Sands & Tecau claim title

Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Horia Tecau win the Australian Open mixed doubles title on a champions tie-break.

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Djokovic Wins Epic Contest to Retain Melbourne Crown

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic captured his fifth Grand Slam title as he defeated No. 2 Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5 in an epic final contest at the Australian Open on Sunday night in Melbourne.

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Mattek-Sands & Tecau Capture Mixed Crown

Eighth seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Horia Tecau captured the Australian Open mixed doubles crown on Sunday in Melbourne, defeating Leander Paes and Elena Vesnina 6-3, 5-7, 10-3 in the final. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Azarenka savours ‘dream’ triumph

Victoria Azarenka believes there is no limit to what she can achieve in tennis after hailing her Australian Open triumph as a “dream come true”.

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Azarenka savours ‘dream’ triumph

Victoria Azarenka believes there is no limit to what she can achieve in tennis after hailing her Australian Open triumph as a “dream come true”.

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Murray making strides

Defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-final could still mark a breakthrough, according to Jonathan Overend

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Nadal plans aggressive approach

Rafael Nadal aims to play more aggressively against Novak Djokovic when they meet in Sunday’s Australian Open final.

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VIDEO: Magnanimous Sharapova hails Azarenka

2008 champion Maria Sharapova credits her opponent Victoria Azarenka as being “better on so many levels” following her 6-3 6-0 defeat to the Belarusian in the Australian Open final.

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VIDEO: Highlights – Azarenka defeats Sharapova to secure maiden Slam

Watch Victoria Azarenka secure a vital first break, clinch the first set and then romp to victory against Maria Sharapova, winning 6-3 6-0 to secure her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

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Azarenka stuns Sharapova in final

Victoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the Australian Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title and become the new world number one.

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Live – Sharapova v Azarenka

Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka compete in the Australian Open women’s final and for the right to become world number one.

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Down Under Diary – Bryans Dish The Dirt

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at the Australian Open on the second Saturday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Paes-Stepanek Beat Bryans For First Major Title

Playing in just their fourth tour-level event together, India’s Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic won their first major title as they defeated five-time Australian Open champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan 7-6(1), 6-2 in Saturday’s final in Melbourne. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Can Nadal Solve Djokovic Riddle?

Can Rafael Nadal solve the Novak Djokovic riddle? That is the question going into Sunday’s Australian Open final, which will feature the top two players in the South African Airways ATP Rankings for the third Grand Slam championship match in a row. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray to win Grand Slam – Lloyd

BBC tennis pundit John Lloyd says he is confident Andy Murray will win a Grand Slam title following his performance in the Australian Open semi-final.

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Gap closing on top three – Murray

Andy Murray believes he is closing the gap on the world’s best players despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to Novak Djokovic.

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Brits lift junior doubles title

British duo Liam Broady and Joshua Ward-Hibbert have won the Australian Open boys’ doubles title in straight sets.

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VIDEO: Djokovic saves crucial break points

World number one Novak Djokovic survives three break points late in the fifth set before finally beating Andy Murray in the Australian Open semi-final. (UK users only)

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Djokovic beats Murray in thriller

Britain’s Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic.

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VIDEO: Highlights – Djokovic defeats brave Murray

Britain’s Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic.

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Djokovic: "Few Points Decided The Winner"

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic saved three break points in the 11th game of the final set to hold serve before breaking Andy Murray to clinch their semi-final 6-3, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-1, 7-5 in four hours and 50 minutes. “You have to find strength in those moments and energy, and that keeps you going, I guess. At this level, very few points decide the winner, as it was the case tonight.” [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray: "I’m Proud Of The Way I Fought"

Despite falling to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals Friday, Andy Murray said, “It was tough at the end ’cause obviously you come back, then you get close to breaking.

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Russian pair win women’s doubles

Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva beat Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 5-7 6-4 6-3 to win the Australian Open women’s doubles title.

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Live – Djokovic v Murray

Britain’s Andy Murray takes on top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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Down Under Diary – Ball Kid Catch Goes Viral

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at the Australian Open on the second Friday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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