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Nadal (left) beat Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in a 7-6 (16-14), 6-2, 6-2 victory.
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Pumped-up Nadal in quarters, Zverev sent packing

Ms Peng Shuai was absent from public view for nearly three weeks after alleging that a former Chinese Vice-Premier had sexually assaulted her in the past.
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No Peng Shuai shirts allowed at Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios said the ill will had spilled over into the players' gym after the match.
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Kyrgios says he was threatened by Croatians' entourage

Fans cheer for Australia's Nick Kyrgios during his second round match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev.
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Olympic champ lashes out at Aussie crowd

Japan's Naomi Osaka (left) looks dejected after losing while Ashleigh Barty of Australia gestures to the crowd after winning.
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Defending champ Osaka out, Barty into 4th round

Daniil Medvedev (left) beat the 115th-ranked Nick Kyrgios in 2 hours 58 minutes.
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Medvedev defuses Kyrgios fireworks; Raducanu out

Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a return against Madison Brengle of the US on Jan 19, 2022.
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Naomi Osaka into third round after straight-sets win

Nadal put on a clinical performance to ease past German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.
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Nadal cruises into Australian Open third round

Ashleigh Barty plays a return during her second round match against Lucia Bronzetti in Melbourne on Jan 19, 2022.
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World No. 1 Barty reaches third round on First Nations Peoples Day

    Emma Raducanu beat Sloane Stephens 6-0, 2-6, 6-1 on Jan 18, 2022.
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    Raducanu survives Stephens test at Australian Open

    Rafael Nadal (pictured) unleashed some of his trademark hammer forehands to wear down Marcos Giron in straight sets.
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    Nadal makes scorching start in Aus Open

    Novak Djokovic who was deported from Australia on Jan 16, has banked more than US$150 million on court in his career.
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    Djokovic's Australian saga gives sponsors headache

    Novak Djokovic (second from left) at Melbourne Airport before boarding a flight on Jan 16, 2022.
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    Djokovic loses appeal, leaves Australia

    Novak Djokovic on his way to a court hearing in Melbourne on Jan 16, 2022.
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    Australian court upholds cancellation of Djokovic's visa

    Australian authorities cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa again and intends to deport him.
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    Australia cancels Djokovic visa again

    Djokovic rests at Melbourne Park, on Jan 13, 2022, as questions remain over the legal battle regarding his visa to play in the Australian Open.
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    Djokovic makes other players 'look like fools', says Tsitsipas

    Novak Djokovic fuelled widespread anger in Australia last week when he announced he was heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open with a medical exemption from requirements for visitors to be inoculated against Covid-19.
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    Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

    A similar cap was in place during 2021's tournament, until a snap lockdown banned spectators altogether, as seen in this file photo.
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    Australian Open crowds capped at 50% over Covid concerns

    Djokovic and his agent sincerely apologies for the administrative mistake in ticking the incorrect box.
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    Djokovic says agent ticked wrong box on Australia travel declaration

    Novak Djokovic had reportedly ticked "no" when asked if he had been overseas in the 14 days prior to his arrival in Australia.
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    Djokovic could face jail over travel declaration

    The confusion highlighted the need for clearer understanding, communication and application of the rules.
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    ATP: Djokovic's court hearing 'damaging on all fronts'

    Novak Djokovic (second from left) posted a picture with his team from Melbourne Park after being released from Australian immigration detention.
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    Djokovic back in practice Down Under