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Djokovic and Swiatek get No. 1 seedings ahead of Australian Open

The men’s seedings mirror the ATP rankings as of Wednesday from Nos. 1-32, with 24-time major winner Djokovic followed by Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, the only player to beat him a Grand Slam event in 2023.

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Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open

The first 15-day Australian Open, set to start Sunday morning, has been hyped as the tournament of comebacks. And Osaka has top billing among the three former No. 1-ranked, former Australian Open champions returning to Melbourne Park for their first time as moms.

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Djokovic and Swiatek to Lead the Australian Open as Top Seeds

Get ready for the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will lead the pack as top seeds! Check out the full list of seedings here.

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Now a mom, Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is one of three former No. 1-ranked, former Australian Open champions returning to Melbourne Park for the first time as moms

The Independent UK

Swiatek Targets Australian Open Glory As Osaka Returns

Iga Swiatek is in scintillating form as she seeks a maiden Australian Open crown, but she could face a stiff test from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka while two-time winner Naomi Osaka is making her comeback.

International Business Times

Djokovic Must Defy Wrist Injury, Alcaraz Threat At Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favourite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat.

International Business Times

Coco Gauff Gears Up For Australian Open With Successful Defence Of ASB Classic

In addition to Coco Gauff's win in Auckland, Elena Rybakina, Grigor Dimitrov and Andrey Rublev secured tournament victories elsewhere.

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Rafael Nadal Withdraws From 2024 Australian Open

The 22-time Grand Slam champion made his return to tennis after nearly a year last week at the Brisbane International.

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Emma Raducanu Has Her Tennis Comeback Halted After Last 16 Exit In Auckland

The year's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, is set to be the next time we see Britain's Emma Raducanu in competitive action on the court.

International Business Times UK

Rafael Nadal Hints That 2024 Might Not Be His Final Season

The 22-time Grand Slam champion previously said that the upcoming season would “probably” be his last.

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Novak Djokovic taking success ‘season by season’ - but Rafa Nadal winning ‘impossible’ ahead of Australian Open

The two tennis greats will compete at warm-up events before the first Grand Slam of 2024 starts in mid-January

The Independent UK

Djokovic Draws Inspiration from NFL's Brady, Looks to Continue Dominance

Novak Djokovic draws inspiration from NFL legend Tom Brady as he aims to prolong his tennis career and chase more Grand Slam titles.

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Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards for 2023

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were honoured as the International Tennis Federation’s 2023 ITF World Champions after being the only singles players to reach at least the semifinals at all four Grand Slam tournaments this season

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French legend Yannick Noah to captain men's wheelchair tennis team at 2024 Paralympics

Former Grand Slam winner Yannick Noah described his appointment Thursday as captain of France's men's wheelchair tennis team at the 2024 Paris Paralympics as "a fantastic adventure".

The Independent UK

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signs new deal until end of 2027 World Cup

Since 2019, Farrell has masterminded a Grand Slam, Triple Crown and series victory in New Zealand, as well as steering Ireland to world number one.

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Leander and Vijay Amritraj make it to the Tennis Hall of Fame

Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj become first Indians to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame. Leander has won 8 Grand Slam doubles titles and 10 mixed doubles titles, while Vijay has contributed to the game as a player, administrator, and commentator. Richard Evans, a tennis journalist, is also…

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Lakshya Sports and Amalgam Steel launch Project Grand Slam for girls

PUNELakshya Sports and Amalgam Steel launch Project Grand Slam to nurture girls in tennis from grassroots to Grand Slam stage.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - If Wimbledon's expansion is blocked it will fall behind and Londoners will suffer

It is more than a century since tennis was first played on Centre Court and since then Wimbledon has grown to be at the pinnacle of world sport. However, we can’t rest on our laurels, as in that time other events have evolved too. We are now the only Grand…

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Rafael Nadal Announces 2024 ATP Tour Comeback In Hype Video

The 22-time Grand Slam winner missed much of the 2023 ATP Tour season due to a hip injury.

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Djokovic tells British fans to “shut up” after Davis Cup win

Novak Djokovic accused British fans of disrespect during Serbia's Davis Cup quarterfinal win. He snapped at them during his post-match interview and said they had tried to annoy him during the match. Djokovic said he was not feeling fresh but wanted to help Serbia in the Davis Cup. He is…

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Doubles powerhouse Krejcikova, Siniakova part ways

Dynamic Czech duo Barbora Krejcikova & Katerina Siniakova split after 7 Grand Slam titles. Siniakova initiated the split due to injury-marred 2023, but did not rule out reunion.

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Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka, four-time Grand Slam singles champion, will make her comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament. Osaka, two-time Australian and U.S. Open winner, was a surprise withdrawal from last year's Australian Open before revealing her pregnancy. She announced the birth of her daughter in July and is…

The Independent UK

On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss

The New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year.

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Swiatek wins opener, Gauff thrashes Jabeur at WTA Finals

The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion is bidding to reclaim her world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka at this week’s season-ending finals in Mexico.

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