The tennis star Iga Swiatek had double reason to rejoice in Melbourne. First, the Pole qualified for the quarterfinals, then she received the news that her positive doping test would not be appealed by the international doping organization Wada.
SportsMelbourne's heatwave meant that Jannik Sinner needed medical attention. Then the Italian world number one secured the victory against the Dane Holger Rune – and is thereby clear for the quarterfinal in Australian Open.
SportsAustralian Open offers an early heavyweight meeting when world three Carlos Alcaraz faces seven Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinal.
SportsWorld number one Aryna Sabalenka and American starlet Coco Gauff are both through to the quarterfinals in the Australian Open.
SportsFirst, Gaël Monfils qualified for the quarterfinals in Australian Open by upsetting a world number four. A few hours later, his wife Elina Svitolina copied the feat. "I would like to say that I got inspiration from my husband's victory," says the Ukrainian.
SportsCarlos Alcaraz can become the youngest player to win tennis's four largest tournaments. If so, another tattoo is waiting. A kangaroo, definitely, says the Spaniard.
SportsThe world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is through to the third round of the Australian Open, although after a lot of trouble. American Coco Gauff is also still in the tournament.
SportsThe American former tennis player Pam Shriver had twelve of her Grand Slam trophies stolen after she fled the fires in Los Angeles, she tells ESPN.
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