[ad_1] SYDNEY: A common assault charge against Nick Kyrgios was dismissed in a Canberra court on Friday, despite the tennis player earlier pleading guilty.The charge related to a 2021 incident involving his former girlfriend Chiara Passari.Magistrate Beth Campbell had dismissed the case due to the minor nature of the incident …
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[ad_1] MELBOURNE: With Ash Barty enjoying a comfortable retirement, Nick Kyrgios will be far and away the top drawcard for home fans at the Australian Open, feeling both privilege and pressure to meet expectations after his best season in 2022.After an underwhelming career at the Grand Slams, the fiery Canberra …
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[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic reportedly cut short a practice match against Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday because of a left hamstring issue, five days before the Grand Slam.The Serbian superstar is back in Melbourne after his deportation last year but required treatment and then ended the knock-about …
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[ad_1] Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will rekindle their bromance by playing a practice match before the Australian Open, giving the latter a chance to stretch his legs before the year’s first Grand Slam.Kyrgios, ranked 22nd in the world and runner-up at last year’s Wimbledon, has not played since October. …
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[ad_1] Nick Kyrgios said he withdrew from the inaugural edition of the United Cup to be in peak condition for next month’s Australian Open, adding that he did not expect everyone to understand the reasoning behind his decision.Kyrgios, who is ranked 22nd in the world, was set to lead Australia …
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[ad_1] SYDNEY: A “highly motivated” Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic‘s much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as “good for tennis” Wednesday, while brushing off suggestions this may be his last tilt at the season-opening Grand Slam.The 36-year-old Spanish great, who recently became a father, is beginning his new season …
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[ad_1] After the furore of 2022, Oz Open boss Tiley is looking forward to welcoming NovakA year ago, Craig Tiley was caught in the war of elements. Novak Djokovic was deported, sending the pandemic-savaged opening Grand Slam of the season into a tailspin. Tennis was in a tizzy.Sport came to …
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