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Federer Battles Into Third Round Of Australian Open

MELBOURNE, January 16, 2019 Defending Australian Open champion Roger Federer advanced to the third round with a 7-6(5), 7-6(3), 6-3 win over British qualifier Daniel Evans in Wednesday’s day match on Rod Laver Arena. Federer continued his strong form against players […]

Greek Fans Showing Plenty Of Support For Tsitsipas And Sakkari

MELBOURNE, January, 16, 2019 (by Michael Dickens) Greek fans and their flags were out in full force on Court 3 in support of No. 14 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, the reigning Next Gen ATP champion, and up-and-coming No. 41 Maria Sakkari, […]

Thiem Wins Late-Night-Thriller In Melbourne

MELBOURNE, January 15, 2019 Dominic Thiem emerged victorious from the final match played on Tuesday evening on Margaret Court Arena. The 25-year-old Austrian fought past Frenchman Benoit Paire 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the second round of the […]

Australian Open Showcasing Both Stars And The Young At Heart

MELBOURNE, January 15, 2019 (by Michael Dickens) The second day of the Australian Open in Melbourne once again proved itself as a showcase for tennis stars such as Serena Williams, Madison Keys and Kei Nishikori, and it also included the young […]

Federer Starts Australian Open Title Defense

MELBOURNE, January 14, 2019 Two-time defending champion Roger Federer opened his Australian Open campaign in Monday’s night session when he defeated unseeded Denis Istomin from Uzbekistan 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena. It was Federer’s seventh win over Istomin in […]

Gala Opening Night At Rod Laver Arena To Celebrate 50 Glorious Years

MELBOURNE, January 13, 2018 (AO Press Release) Defending champions Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki will kick off a blockbuster opening night on Rod Laver Arena at Australian Open 2019. The first night session will open with a gala celebration to honour the 50thbirthday of the […]

Full AO Live Stage Line-Up Revealed As Australian Open Excitement Builds

MELBOURNE, January 4, 2019 (AO Press Release) Hit duo Flight Facilities with Slum Sociable & Groove City, popular rock band DMA’S and Jack River and electronic indie pop band Safia and incredible young Australian talent RUEL have been added to the impressive AO Live Stage roster for 2019 and will perform as follows: […]