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Aussie Open CEO Says Djokovic Played Through Serious Injury

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

Sports Illustrated

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

‘He had a three-centimetre tear in his hammy’ – Novak Djokovic went through pain barrier to win 10th Australian Open

Novak Djokovic played with a three-centimetre (1.2 inches) tear in his hamstring during his run to a record-extending 10th Australian Open title, tournament director Craig Tiley said today.

Irish Independent

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

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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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Australian Open chief tells Djokovic family: 'Be really careful'

Melbourne (AFP) - 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.

AFP

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

The Guardian - UK

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AFP

Medvedev latest to exit Australian Open but Swiatek charges on

Melbourne (AFP) - Daniil Medvedev on Friday became the latest title contender to crash out of the men's draw at the Australian Open, but Iga Swiatek led a charge of the women's seeds into the last 16.

AFP

Murray's 4:00am Australian Open finish - 'crazy' or 'great story?'

Melbourne (AFP) - Andy Murray said what many were thinking when he barked during his epic five-set victory at the Australian Open: "Why are we playing at 3am?!"

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

Irish Independent

‘It's a joke, it's a joke’ – Andy Murray furious having to play until 4am and denied toilet break in comeback win at Australian Open

An exhausted Andy Murray still had enough left in the tank to blast officials after an epic five-set match at the Australian Open finished after 4am this morning (5pm Irish time yesterday), well beyond the usual Grand Slam midnight madness.

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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

AFP

Ruthless Swiatek leads charge into Australian Open last 16

Melbourne (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek led the charge of women seeds into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday, as organisers defended what Andy Murray called his "farce" of a 4:05 am finish.

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.

AFP

Murray's epic 4am finish defended by Australian Open boss

Melbourne (AFP) - Australian Open chief Craig Tiley insisted Friday there was "no need" to alter scheduling at the tournament despite stinging criticism after the second latest match finish at a Grand Slam.

AFP

Murray's epic late finish defended by Australian Open boss

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

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