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Australian Open February 10, 2021

Venus finishes Australian Open loss on injured ankle, knee

This was, in some ways, rather difficult to watch: 40-year-old Venus Williams gasped and groaned as she limped around the court at the Australian Open on an injured right ankle and left knee.

Australian Open February 9, 2021

Nadal, Barty advance in straight sets at Australia Open

Facing a break point late in the third set, Rafael Nadal sprinted to his left and hit a running forehand winner from way out wide.

Australian Open February 9, 2021

Denis Shapovalov rages over bathroom break denial during Australian Open match: 'What do you mean I can't go?'

Denis Shapovalov was forced to hold it in during his Australian Open first-round match against Jannik Sinner on Tuesday.

Australian Open February 9, 2021

Tennis star Gael Monfils breaks down after upset loss at Australian Open

Tennis star Gael Monfils broke down Monday after losing in five sets to Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in the first round of the Australian Open.

Australian Open February 9, 2021

No holding back; Nadal through in straight sets in Australia

Facing a break point late in the third set, Rafael Nadal sprinted to his left and hit a running, around-the-post forehand that landed just inside the line.

Tennis February 8, 2021

Serena Williams has one-word reaction to Tom Brady's 7th Super Bowl victory

Serena Williams on Monday offered her take on Tom Brady winning his seventh Super Bowl ring and fully cementing his championship legacy in the NFL.

Australian Open February 8, 2021

Djokovic: 'Makes my heart full' to see Aussie Open crowd

It's been so long since he had a sizeable crowd to play for, the showman in Novak Djokovic just had to come out.

Australian Open February 5, 2021

As Serena, Nadal eye records at Australian Open, COVID looms

The draw for the Australian Open was pushed back a day, too.

Australian Open February 5, 2021

Williams withdraws from semifinals in Australian Open tuneup

Serena Williams withdrew from an Australian Open tuneup tournament citing a right shoulder injury on Friday within hours of setting up a semifinal match against top-ranked Ash Barty.

Tennis February 4, 2021

Tony Trabert, 5-time major singles champion, dies at 90

Tony Trabert, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion and former No. 1 player who went on to successful careers as a Davis Cup captain, broadcaster and executive, has died. He was 90.