Security ejects unruly spectators from doubles final

A man was ejected from the stadium during the Australian Open men’s doubles final for calling out as the opponents of crowd favourite duo Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis were about to serve. The pair joined Matt Ebden and Max Purcell in condemning the behaviour as the game descended into farce late in the second set when the man, along […]

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'I love you, bro!' – Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis crowned Australian Open champions

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis secured their first Grand Slam title after beating Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the Australian Open men’s doubles final. The Aussie entertainers secured a 7-5, 6-4 win over their fellow countrymen to spark wild celebrations again on Rod Laver Arena, less than two hours after Ashleigh Barty won the women’s singles. Kokkinakis, ranked No. […]

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Head-to-head: Where Nadal, Medvedev stand ahead of grand slam decider

With Novak Djokovic absent, veteran Roger Federer injured and Rafael Nadal perhaps the most surprised by his current position, the Australian Open men’s final is another contest which will shape ‘Big Three’ destinies and add grist for the mill on indomitable GOAT discussions. Nadal and Daniil Medvedev are chasing personal milestones on Sunday, but tangibly for both players the match […]

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