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2024 Australian Open Excitement: Djokovic Survives Tough Battle

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Get the latest updates on Novak Djokovic's thrilling first-round match at the Australian Open!

The 2024 Australian Open has kicked off with a bang, showcasing top-seed Novak Djokovic's tough battle against 18-year-old Dino Prizmic. In a gripping four-hour match, Djokovic fought hard to secure a victory in his bid for an 11th Australian Open title. The tournament is abuzz with excitement as players like Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka make their mark on the court.

As the competition heats up, fans are eagerly following the action-packed matches and surprising upsets. Players like Coco Gauff and Daniil Medvedev are determined to shine in this prestigious Grand Slam event. The Australian Open fever is sweeping the tennis world, with thrilling showdowns and unexpected twists keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

In the midst of intense competition, narratives of resilience and determination unfold on the courts of Melbourne Park. Surprises and stellar performances characterize the essence of the Australian Open, setting the stage for an unforgettable tournament.

Novak Djokovic's impressive start and the standout performances of emerging talents add a layer of intrigue to the 2024 Australian Open. As the competition progresses, all eyes are on the reigning champions and the rising stars vying for glory on the prestigious Grand Slam stage.

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Australian Open day one (Reuters)

1255 FERNANDEZ LOOKS TO SWAP RACQUET FOR YARN ... Canada's Leylah Fernandez said she was hoping to relax and unwind with some crocheting after seeing off Czech ...

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Australian Open 2024: Top seeds, schedule, wildcards, draw and ... (Aljazeera.com)

Top seeds, defending champions, prize money and the big names missing out at the first tennis Grand Slam of the year.

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Jannk Sinner gets 2024 Australian Open bid rolling with opening ... (Eurosport.com)

Jannik Sinner got up and running at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandshulp in the first round.

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British No 2 Jodie Burrage blown away after fast start in Australian ... (The Guardian)

Burrage was defeated 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 by German Tamara Korpatsch after the British No 2 lost the last seven games in a disappointing AO debut.

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2024 Australian Open Day 1 live updates, players and more - ESPN (ESPN)

The 2024 Australian Open tournament is underway and we're just two weeks away from crowning a men's and women's champion. Follow live as we bring you the ...

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2 schedule, how to watch on TV, live ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

The order of play for day two of the 2024 Australian Open features Coco Gauff, Andy Murray, Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka, Stefanos Tsitsipas, ...

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Australian Open boss defends $43m bailout to target record 1 ... (The Guardian)

AO begins in new 15-day format expected to generate extra $10m as ASIC accounts revealed Victorian government forgave $43m loan during Covid.

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Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner beats Botic van de Zandschulp ... (BBC News)

Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner makes a promising start to his Australian Open title bid with victory over Botic van de Zandschulp.

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Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic begins title defence, Matteo ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Australian Open gets underway on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns.

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2024 Australian Open men's odds, picks, predictions, schedule ... (CBSSports.com)

Melbourne Park is the site of the first grand slam event of the year, and the men's singles draw is highly intriguing. No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic is the ...

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Sinner stays focused after winning start at Australian Open (Reuters)

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner shook off the rust to make a winning start in his bid for a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open as the Italian defeated ...

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Injured Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open (Reuters)

Former world number six Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a foot injury, organisers said on Sunday.

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Local hero Dane Sweeny loses thriller but wins Australian Open crowd (The Guardian)

But it was the tenacity and tennis craft of unheralded Sunshine Coast qualifier Dane Sweeny that almost secured an unlikely victory in his spectacular duel ...

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Injured Berrettini pulls out of Australian Open (FRANCE 24)

The Italian, a 2022 semi-finalist, withdrew with a foot problem, tournament organisers said. "Wishing @MattBerrettini a speedy recovery after being forced ...

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Sinner has eye on Djokovic semi-final after Australian Open win (Philstar.com)

Jannik Sinner admitted he already has half an eye on an Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after a hard-fought opening-round victory over ...

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Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic begins title defence on ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Australian Open gets underway on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns.

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Djokovic v Prizmic, Seidel v Sabalenka and more: Australian Open ... (The Guardian)

Join Tanya Aldred for all the action from the first evening in Melbourne.

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Australian Open live updates: Novak Djokovic and four local hopes ... (ABC News)

The Australian Open has arrived with four Aussies in action and Novak Djokovic kicking off the night session on day one at Melbourne Park. Follow live.

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Australian Open 2024 toilet break rules: How many breaks are ... (Eurosport.com)

What are the toilet break rules at the 2024 Australian Open? How long can players spend off court? How many breaks do players get?

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Australian Open 2024 heat rules: What is the Extreme Heat Policy ... (Eurosport.com)

A statement from the Australian Open said: "The AO Heat Stress Scale has reached 5 and play will be suspended on the outside courts. "This means play continues ...

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Novak Djokovic Survives 1st-Round Battle As Bid For 11th ... (Forbes)

The 36-year-old Serb survived a tougher than expected challenge from 18-year-0ld Croatian qualifier Dino Priลพmiฤ‡, 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, in an even 4 hours.

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Novak Djokovic starts 2024 Australian Open title defence with ... (Eurosport.com)

Novak Djokovic was given a firm test as he started his bid for an 11th Australian Open title with a battling four-set win over 18-year-old Dino Prizmic.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic wins longest Grand Slam first ... (NBC Sports)

Novak Djokovic passed his toughest Australian Open first round test since the first of his record 10 men's singles titles at the event.

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Australian Open 2024 Day 1 Live: Prizmic stages fightback against ... (Hindustan Times)

Australian Open 2024 Live Updates, Day 1: Novak Djokovic has opened his title bid at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic won the first set 6-2 against Dino Prizmic.

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'Incredible' teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic at Australian Open ... (FRANCE 24)

An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, ...

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Sinner has eye on Djokovic semifinal after Australian Open win (Philstar.com)

Jannik Sinner admitted he already has half an eye on an Australian Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic after a hard-fought opening-round victory over ...

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'Incredible' teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic at Australian Open ... (Philstar.com)

An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, ...

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Djokovic triumphs in four-hour battle against Dino Prizmic at ... (The Guardian)

Directly behind him stood Novak Djokovic. Behind both of them sat a series of boards that list each of the former Australian Open champions and the years that ...

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Australian Open 2024 - Ranking the tournament's top players - ESPN (ESPN)

The 2024 Australian Open isn't short on drama as Novak Djokovic looks to defend his title and Naomi Osaka makes her return Down Under.

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Defending champ Novak Djokovic fends off Dino Prizmic to advance ... (USA TODAY)

Dino Prizmic, an 18-year-old qualifier, unsettled Novak Djokovic before the 24-time major winner won on opening Sunday at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic survives scare against Dino ... (The Independent)

The Australian Open gets underway on a Sunday for the first time as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka begin their campaigns.

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Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first ... (Hindustan Times)

The 18-year-old managed to take a set off the Serb world No.1 before the 24-time Grand Slam champion won his 29th successive match at Melbourne Park ...

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Djokovic praises 'amazing' Dino Prizmic after first-round Australian ... (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic hailed Dino Prizmic as a future star after the Croatian teenager took a set off the world No 1 in their first-round clash at the Australian ...

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2 Live: Vondrousova knocked out ... (Hindustan Times)

Australian Open 2024 Live updates, Day 2: Follow Live score and updates of Round 1 action at Melbourne Park in Australia.

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Osaka Grand Slam comeback headlines day two at Australian Open (Manila Bulletin)

After giving birth to a baby girl, Shai, in July, the Japanese star decided to return for the 2024 season, but she has a huge first hurdle to clear in ...

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2: Schedule; how to watch Osaka ... (Hindustan Times)

The focus will however be on Osaka, a two-time champion in Melbourne, who will be up against Caroline Garcia in her first Grand Slam match since 2022 US ...

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Osaka Grand Slam comeback headlines day two at Australian Open (FRANCE 24)

Naomi Osaka makes her comeback to Grand Slam tennis on day two of the Australian Open Monday, while Daniil Medvedev has vowed to turn over a new leaf and be ...

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Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian ... (Philstar.com)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska ...

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Seventh seed Vondrousova sent packing by Yastremska at ... (Reuters)

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed to a stunning defeat in the opening round of the Australian Open on Monday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana ...

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Gauff powers through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback (Philstar.com)

US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the Australian Open second round on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing as Naomi Osaka ...

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Australian Open live updates: Alex de Minaur starts campaign on ... (ABC News)

Alexei Popyrin has triumphed against fellow Australian Marc Polmans to set up a second round showdown with world number one Novak Djokovic. Follow live.

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