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Stosur looks to Olympics

Darren Walton Offering no excuses for her latest Wimbledon flop, Samantha Stosur is backing Australia's Olympic spirit to fire up the country's crestfallen tennis aces.

From Woden to the Olympics, Morris dives into dream

Woden swimmer Hugo Morris has emerged as a bolter for next year's London Olympics after a sizzling return to the AIS pool over the weekend.

Hewitt out of Olympics but in Davis Cup

Darren Walton Lleyton Hewitt has reaffirmed his commitment to Australia's vital Davis Cup tie with Chile next month, despite suffering from an ongoing hip injury.

Dellacqua to debut at Olympics

Darren Walton Rising star Casey Dellacqua is among four debutants confirmed in Australia's Olympic tennis team.

Molik still eyeing third Olympics

By Darren Walton Athens bronze medallist Alicia Molik refuses to give up on making her third straight Australian Olympics team despite losing almost all hope of qualifying.

Henin to skip Fed Cup for Olympics

By Rob Casert Justine Henin will rely on some Belgian goodwill to be able to defend her Olympic title in Beijing next year.

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Azarenka, Sharapova progress at Open

Defending champion Maria Sharapova has joined third seed Victoria Azarenka in the French Open quarter-finals as both posted routine fourth round wins.

Sharapova, Azarenka reach French Open semis

Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka set up a mouth-watering French Open semi-final on Wednesday with hard-fought wins in their quarter-finals.

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Renewed Rafa has eyes for great eighth

Rafael Nadal can become the first man to win the same grand slam title eight times at the French Open, with few willing to risk talking down the rejuvenated Spaniard's chances.

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Djokovic in way of Nadal history

Dave James PARIS: Rafael Nadal can become the first man to win the same grand slam title eight times at the French Open but the Spaniard may have to get past Novak Djokovic before he even contemplates history.

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Legends tip Nadal for Paris

Liz Clarke It's difficult to imagine any player spoiling Nadal's bid for an eighth French Open title.

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Jennifer Capriati facing charges for 'attacking ex'

Former tennis world No 1 Jennifer Capriati is facing battery charges and possible arrest after being accused of stalking and punching an ex-boyfriend on Valentine's Day.

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Djokovic piles pain on Murray

Linda Pearce FOR Novak Djokovic, no shirt ripping this time, no early-morning, record-setting marathon, but still a history-making result.

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Djokovic piles pain on Murray

Linda Pearce For Novak Djokovic, no shirt ripping this time, no early-morning, record-setting marathon.

French the ace in pack for ambitious Djoker

Linda Pearce Novak Djokovic was on his way to Tullamarine Airport early on Monday morning at a time, 12 months earlier, that his previous final on Rod Laver Arena was still being played.

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Djokovic's dash of history

Linda Pearce Celebrations had to be put on ice after Novak Djokovic won his third straight Australian title.

Serena and Wozniacki arrive in Australia

Tennis superstars Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki have arrived in Australia to open their summer campaigns at the Brisbane International.

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Nadal out of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Australian Open, claiming he is still suffering from the stomach virus which caused him to cancel his return to action in the Gulf this week after a six-month absence.

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Nadal out of Australian Open

Illness has kept former No.1 tennis player Rafael Nadal off the practice court and he has withdrawn from the Australian Open.