The Tennis Thread.

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Novak Djokovic admits father scrutiny overshadowed semi-final victory

Novak Djokovic is into his 10th Australian Open final after beating the American Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2

www.theguardian.com

Reading between the lines Novak read his father the riot act for being such an idiot and banished him from watching his semi from his box.

 

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Hewett wins first Australian Open singles title

An emotional Alfie Hewett claims his first Australian Open men's wheelchair singles with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Japan's Tokita Oda.

www.bbc.co.uk

nice one Alfie.

 

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Too good. Number 10 AO and number 22 slams to tie with Rafa and back to no.1.

 

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Why can't the young guns stop Djokovic?

After 35-year-old Novak Djokovic beats another young pretender to win a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam ***le, BBC Sport analyses how he is staying ahead of the rest.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Welcome back to the new world number 1. But needs to defend Miami and do the sunshine double to retain.