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Raducanu stunned by wildcard Preston in Hobart after tough Australian Open draw

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Raducanu stunned by wildcard Preston in Hobart after tough Australian Open draw

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Raducanu fell in straight sets to Taylah Preston in Hobart, a surprising defeat by the 204th-ranked wildcard.
Preston earned the win as a wildcard, marking the best result of her young career against Raducanu in Hobart.
Raducanu opens her Australian Open bid versus Sawangkaew, with a potential third-round meeting with Sabalenka looming.

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Bizarre moment Kyrgios smashes his racket after losing to female star

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Bizarre moment Kyrgios smashes his racket after losing to female star

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Kyrgios lost to Joanna Garland in the Australian Open One Point Slam final at Rod Laver Arena.
Garland defeated World No 117 to win the One Point Slam trophy and the $1 million prize.
Kyrgios smashed his racket on the ground after losing, as fans cheered the moment as playful.
The One Point Slam is Tennis Australia’s all-or-nothing event with amateurs allowed two serves.
Kyrgios declined a wildcard to play singles next week, opting out of a traditional singles bid.
The final and prize details highlighted the event's novelty and cash prize.
The event showcased top pros like Alcaraz, Swiatek, and Osaka alongside amateurs.
Kyrgios expressed enthusiasm about his earlier match and crowd engagement.
Garland's victory marked a notable upset over top players en route to the final.
The event highlighted the playful side of high-stakes tennis during a major Grand Slam.

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Coco, Venus could meet early at Australian Open

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Coco, Venus could meet early at Australian Open

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Gauff and Williams are set for a potential Australian Open second‑round meeting, reviving a notable clash as Gauff aims to extend her Grand Slam ascent.
Williams, at 45, enters the Australian Open on a wild-card, becoming the oldest player in the main draw this year.
Gauff opens against Kamilla Rakhimova, while Williams takes on Olga Danilovic in the opening round, pacing the drama of Melbourne Park from the start.
Sinner and Djokovic are in the same half, setting up a potential semifinal showdown between the defending champ and the 24‑time major winner.
Carlos Alcaraz is positioned on the opposite side from Sinner and Djokovic, balancing the arena for a wide-open title chase.
Melbourne’s draw release signals a week of high-stakes matchups as the Open kicks off at Melbourne Park.
Defending finalist Keys shares a quarter with Pegula and Anisimova, signaling early-quarter drama on the women’s side.
Swiatek sits in the bottom half with a potential fourth-round clash against Naomi Osaka, highlighting the depth of the draw.
The AP reference underscores that Gauff and Williams share a legacy moment as the Open’s landscape takes shape in Melbourne.
The new reference highlights Williams’ wildcard milestone and Gauff’s ongoing Grand Slam trajectory, framing the second-round possibility as a chapter in a wider narrative.

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Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu in line to face Aryna Sabalenka in third round again while Novak Djokovic in same half as Jannik Sinner

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Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu in line to face Aryna Sabalenka in third round again while Novak Djokovic in same half as Jannik Sinner

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Raducanu, seeded 28th, opens against Mananchaya Sawangkaew in round one, facing a tough path at the Open.
Raducanu could meet Aryna Sabalenka in the third round, repeating a recent Wimbledon-style rematch.
Djokovic is drawn in the same half as Jannik Sinner, shaping a potential late-round showdown.
Cameron Norrie is seeded 26th and could face Alexander Zverev in the third round.
Arthur Fery qualified and will debut in the Grand Slam main draw, facing Flavio Cobolli in round one.
Polish-born Sinner heads the men's side as defending champion and faces Hugo Gaston in the opening round.
The Australian Open lineup also highlights Sabalenka vs Rakotomanga Rajaonah and Boulter vs Bencic in early rounds.
ESPN coverage notes Raducanu’s seed and Sabalenka potential clash in the draw analysis.
The Times reports Emma Raducanu could meet Sabalenka in the third round, highlighting the draw risk.

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Keys falls in Adelaide ahead of Aussie defense

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Keys falls in Adelaide ahead of Aussie defense

Espn.com

Victoria Mboko defeated Madison Keys in the Adelaide International quarterfinals, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, advancing to the semifinals.
Keys was the defending champion at Adelaide and had earlier advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Mboko.
Mboko has risen to No. 18 after being named WTA Newcomer of the Year, fueling her breakthrough season.
Mboko will face Kimberly Birrell in the Adelaide semifinals after securing the upset victory.
Keys will begin her Australian Open campaign against Oleksandra Oliynykova of Ukraine.
Adelaide result adds to Keys' challenging week after a Brisbane quarterfinal exit to Aryna Sabalenka.
The Australian Open begins soon, heightening relevance of results for both players.
Mboko's surge from No. 333 to No. 18 marks a significant ranking leap this season.
Keys will face Oleksandra Oliynykova in the first round at the Australian Open.
Mboko will open the Australian Open campaign against Emerson Jones of Australia.

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Australian Open champion Keys loses in the Adelaide International quarterfinals

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Australian Open champion Keys loses in the Adelaide International quarterfinals

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Madison Keys, the Australian Open defending champion, was eliminated in the Adelaide quarterfinals by Victoria Mboko in three sets.
Mboko broke Keys early and used a strong serve to win the first set 6-4 before Keys leveled the match in the second set.
Mboko capitalized on a single breakpoint to seal the victory in the deciding set and advance to the semifinals.
Keys’ strong serving, including eight aces, could not overcome Mboko’s aggression in Australia’s warm-up event.
Mboko, named the WTA Newcomer of the Year after rising from No. 333 to No. 18, moved into the Adelaide semifinals.
The Australian Open begins soon, with Keys drawn to face Oleksandra Oliynykova in the first round.
Mboko will open against Emerson Jones of Australia in the semifinals after beating Keys.
The Adelaide quarterfinals result continues Mboko’s surge toward the Australian Open lead-in events.
Keys aimed to defend her Adelaide title but was stopped by Mboko in 3 sets.
Mboko's performance highlighted her rising status as a top new talent in women's tennis.

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