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The 2019 U.S. Open champion, ranked ninth in the world, ended a 15-month absence from the tour with her return at the Australian Open. Andreescu got a bye in the first round of the Phillip Island Trophy before topping the 85th-ranked Brengle, who also lost in the second round of the Australian Open. The Canadian will face Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Andreescu is the top player remaining in the draw after No. 1 seed Sofia Kenin of the U.S. lost to Australian Olivia Godecki on Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow Canadian Rebecca Marino's time at the Phillip Island Trophy ended Monday with a loss to Croatian Petra Martic.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Vancouver's Rebecca Marino needed less than an hour to defeat German Mona Barthel 6-4, 6-3 in the Phillip Island Trophy's opening round Sunday. Marino hit eight aces through . . .
Local fan favourite John Millman departs the tournament after almost four hours on court, while fellow Australians Ajla Tomljanović, James Duckworth and Alex Bolt move through to the second round.
Local fan favourite John Millman departs the tournament after almost four hours on court, while fellow Australians Ajla Tomljanović, James Duckworth and Alex Bolt move through to the second round.
Daria Gavrilova is banking on her quick feet to keep her in the contest against superstar Serena Williams after finally overcoming the foot issues which threatened her career. Hobbled by toe, Achilles and plantar fasciitis which caused her to miss last year's Australian Open, Gavrilova looked at peak fitness as she thrashed Slovakian Viktoria Kuzmova 6-2 6-0 in just 65 minutes in her Yarra Valley Classic opener on Sunday. Veteran Samantha Stosur fell 6-2 6-0 to Czech 16th seed Marie Bouzkova, with all Australian women but Gavrilova exiting on day one. Aussie tennis player, Daria Gavrilova (pictured) is ready and counting on her quick feet to help in this year's Australia open against Serena Williams
Photos reveal Bartyâs secret Australian Open weapon Ash Bartyâs coach has revealed the star has picked up a secret weapon as a result of her long break from the game, as she looks to claim her first home crown. Tennis by Scott Gullan Premium Content Subscriber only In an ominous warning to her rivals Ash Barty's coach says a new stronger version of the world No.1 will be unveiled at the Australian Open. Craig Tyzzer says the potential negative of an 11-month break between competitive matches is offset by significant improvements in the Queenslander's physical make-up. Barty's trusted mentor believes the 2019 French Open champion is a genuine chance to win her first Australian Open but concedes the lack of match play is the "biggest unknown".
Photos reveal Bartyâs secret Australian Open weapon Ash Bartyâs coach has revealed the star has picked up a secret weapon as a result of her long break from the game, as she looks to claim her first home crown. Tennis by Scott Gullan Premium Content Subscriber only In an ominous warning to her rivals Ash Barty's coach says a new stronger version of the world No.1 will be unveiled at the Australian Open. Craig Tyzzer says the potential negative of an 11-month break between competitive matches is offset by significant improvements in the Queenslander's physical make-up. Barty's trusted mentor believes the 2019 French Open champion is a genuine chance to win her first Australian Open but concedes the lack of match play is the "biggest unknown".
Photos reveal Bartyâs secret Australian Open weapon Ash Bartyâs coach has revealed the star has picked up a secret weapon as a result of her long break from the game, as she looks to claim her first home crown. Tennis by Scott Gullan Premium Content Subscriber only In an ominous warning to her rivals Ash Barty's coach says a new stronger version of the world No.1 will be unveiled at the Australian Open. Craig Tyzzer says the potential negative of an 11-month break between competitive matches is offset by significant improvements in the Queenslander's physical make-up. Barty's trusted mentor believes the 2019 French Open champion is a genuine chance to win her first Australian Open but concedes the lack of match play is the "biggest unknown".
There may be an extra edge to qualifying for the Australian Open this year, but it won’t stop Bernard Tomic from trying to revive his career yet again.
There may be an extra edge to qualifying for the Australian Open this year, but it won’t stop Bernard Tomic from trying to revive his career yet again.