Ranking every single one of Rafael Nadal’s record 21 Grand Slam tennis titles
Rafael Nadal has always had a flair for the dramatic, with his fist pumps and “Vamos!” rallying cries and the way he always flops onto...
Australian Open
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Australian Open 2022 expert picks — Will Nadal break the Grand Slam record? Or will Medvedev capture another major title?
On Sunday (3:30 a.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN App), top-seeded Daniil Medvedev will take on Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final. If Nadal wins, he will...
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Ash Barty ends the drought, Naomi Osaka returns and more big moments from the 2022 Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty was 11 or 12 the first time she attended a final at the Australian Open. As a young player there as part of...
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Ash Barty defeats Danielle Collins to win Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ashleigh Barty ended a 44-year drought Saturday by becoming the first Australian to win an Australian Open singles title since 1978. The...
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Australian Open 2022 expert picks — Will Ash Barty win in front of her home crowd? Or will Danielle Collins upset?
On Saturday night in Melbourne, No. 1-ranked Ashleigh Barty will take on Danielle Collins in the Australian Open women’s final. Barty has looked unflappable so...
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Australian Open final – A few months ago, Rafael Nadal thought he might retire –
Six weeks before the start of the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal didn’t know if he’d ever play tennis again. He’s now one win away from...
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Australian Open 2022 – Ashleigh Barty looks to become first Australian player to win home tournament in 44 years
6:28 AM ET D’Arcy Maine Tom Hamilton Close Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British...
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Australian Open 2022 – Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis advance to Australian Open doubles final
MELBOURNE, Australia — For the first time in 42 years, the Australian Open men’s doubles final will be an all-Australian affair with popular duo Nick...
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Australian Open 2022 – Alize Cornet tried, tried again and made first Grand Slam quarterfinal in 63rd attempt
Competing in her 63rd major main draw appearance, Alize Cornet finally advanced to the first quarterfinals of her career with a 6-4, 3-6, victory over...
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Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant serve is missing, presumed lost, but there’s hope she finds it in time in Australia
Athletes spend decades trying to trick the mind. But what happens when the mind tricks the athlete? Aryna Sabalenka arrived in Australia earlier this month...
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Superstitious Naomi Osaka walks the walk in Australian Open win, just wouldn’t walk on on-court signage
Defending champion Naomi Osaka didn’t need luck to win her opening-round match over Camila Osorio 6-3, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Monday. But that...
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Australian Open expert picks — With Novak Djokovic out, who will win? Who could surprise?
It has been a wild ride to the start of this year’s Australian Open, but on Monday, the tournament will officially begin. With Sunday’s court...