Naomi Osaka ’s return to Grand Slam competition ended prematurely on Friday, as the two-time Australian Open champion was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to a strained abdominal muscle. Osaka had dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (3), before informing the chair umpire she could no longer continue.

Beating Zheng Qinwen at the Australian Open was obviously too much for Laura Siegemund – the German was thrashed by Russian 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the third round on Friday. The 36-year-old had dominated China’s Olympic gold medallist in their clash two days ago,

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.

Melbourne: Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster ... old Mirra Andreeva the prize awaiting in the fourth round. Carlos Alcaraz, who has raced into the last 32 for the loss of just ...

A “very hot-headed” Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka’s bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury. Also on day six, women’s ...

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in setting up an Australian Open showdown with teenager Mirra Andreeva on Friday but Naomi ... in Melbourne, Carlos Alcaraz dropped ...

A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne ...

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Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam and Jannik Sinner defended his Australian Open title. What does this mean for the rest of the year? We take a look.

Alexander Zverev and two other players who signed up for an exhibition could be left in an awkward situation if they reach the final of an ATP tournament that clashes with it. The MGM Rewards Slam,

The world No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion lags behind her contemporaries in endorsements despite standing atop her sport