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Tale of two semi-finals: Li looks good while No.1 is puffed

Adam Cooper ONE dropped four games in winning her semi-final; the other five. But where Li Na enters Saturday night's decider on the back of what she termed the perfect match, Victoria Azarenka must overcome an...

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Agassi takes Azarenka at her word

Adam Cooper Tennis great Andre Agassi has given Victoria Azarenka the benefit of the doubt.

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Time-outs essential for safety - Agassi

Adam Cooper ANDRE AGASSI has given Victoria Azarenka the benefit of the doubt over her controversial decision to seek medical help in her Australian Open semi-final, but insisted time-outs must be retained to...

Be patient: Agassi on Nadal

Adam Cooper Rafael Nadal might need all of 2013 to get close to his best, according to Andre Agassi.

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Djokovic's fright will be key to win: Agassi

Adam Cooper ALWAYS coming from a different angle, Andre Agassi believes a Swiss will have an influence in Sunday night's men's final, where he expects Novak Djokovic to beat Andy Murray.

Close call key to final, says Agassi

Adam Cooper ALWAYS coming from a different angle, Andre Agassi believes a Swiss star will have an influence in Sunday night's men's final, where he expects Novak Djokovic to beat Andy Murray.

Serving up a grand plan to help Australians win the slam

Adam Cooper Redevelopment of Melbourne's tennis precinct could help an Australian win grand slam.

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Hewitt through to Kooyong final after upset win over Berdych

Adam Cooper Lleyton Hewitt gained another big confidence boost in the lead-up to the Australian Open by comfortably defeating world No.

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Hewitt adds voice to time rule dissent

Adam Cooper Players should not have to think about time between points, says Lleyton Hewitt.

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Hewitt's toughness inspires Raonic

Adam Cooper Last year he saw Lleyton Hewitt running on emotion and seemingly on one leg and walking out of Melbourne Park a loser.

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Hewitt's the real wildcard in Open, says rising star

Adam Cooper LAST year he came up against a Lleyton Hewitt running on emotion and seemingly on one leg, and still walked out of Melbourne Park the loser.

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Sam Stosur scores favourable Open draw

Adam Cooper Samantha Stosur has been handed a favourable draw for the first round of the Australian Open, but Lleyton Hewitt was not so lucky.

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Federer the roadblock to men's hopes, but safer start for Stosur

Adam Cooper ROGER Federer looms as Bernard Tomic's opponent again in the middle rounds at Melbourne Park and former Australian star Pat Cash reckons last year's clash will benefit the Swiss superstar more than...

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Cash has cup concerns

Adam Cooper Davis Cup great Pat Cash says Bernard Tomic runs the risk of being shunned by Australians.

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Healed Azarenka ready to put her best foot forward

Adam Cooper Defending women's champ has confirmed her infected big toe has fully recovered.

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Blake crashes out in qualifying

Adam Cooper Australian Open may have farewelled James Blake, after he was knocked out of qualifying event.

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Federer again in Tomic's way

Adam Cooper Roger Federer again looms as Bernard Tomic's opponent in the middle rounds.

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Wiggins injured in training ride crash

Adam Cooper Tour de France champion in hospital after collision with car near his home in north-west England.

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Tomic has to regain 'love for tennis'

Adam Cooper and Bridie Jabour Year that cannot seem to end quickly enough for Tomic takes another dip.

Valley's bitter-sweet cycle leads to the Tour

Adam Cooper Country Victoria celebrates as Bradley Wiggins all but secures Tour de France victory.