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SportAustralian Associated PressBarty remains positive despite WTA defeat
Ash Barty has become the latest high-profile casualty at the WTA's Charleston Open but was content with her run to the quarter-finals in preparations for next month's French Open.1 Barty dropped her serve five times in her 6-4 6-3 defeat to the unseeded Paula Badosa, while failing to make the most of her opportunities.
SportAustralian Associated PressTeen star Alcaraz into Marbella semi-final
Teenage wildcard Carlos Alcaraz has ensured that Spaniards occupy all four semi-final berths at the Andalucia Open by toppling third seed Casper Ruud.The 17-year-old Alcaraz, one of the brightest young stars on the tour, reached his first ATP Tour semi-final on Friday by making light work of Norway's Ruud.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaAsh Barty sets up clash with Australian Open quarantine villain
World No.1 Ash Barty advanced after a three set thriller against her American opponent.
SportAustralian Associated PressTomljanovic out, Barty through in WTA Open
Ash Barty has continued her winning run at the WTA's Volvo Open with a tough three-set win over Shelby Rogers.1 beat the American 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-4 to advance to the quarter-finals.
SportAustralian Associated PressEvans, Millman out of Sardegna Open
Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti has saved four match points to beat top-seeded Daniel Evans 6-1 1-6 7-6 (8) to reach the Sardegna Open quarterfinals.The 19-year-old Musetti closed the match out with a drop-shot winner then slammed his racket to the clay in celebration at the Cagliari Tennis Club.
SportAustralian Associated PressFrench Open postponed amid COVID-19 crisis
This year's French Open tennis tournament has been postponed by a week and will begin on May 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The French Open, which last year was postponed by four months and took place in front of limited crowds, was due to start this year on May 23.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Domino effect': Tennis in disarray after 'crazy' French Open bombshell
Local reports from France has the tennis community in a panic after the reports of a Roland Garros delay.
SportAustralian Associated PressAsh Barty cruises to claycourt win in US
Ash Barty has made a seamless transition to clay, playing and easily winning her first match on the surface in almost two years at the Charleston Open.Fresh off a championship run on hardcourt at the Miami Open, the world No.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Absolutely ruthless': Ash Barty's insane first since Grand Slam win
Ash Barty showed no signs of rust after her first clay court match since winning the 2019 French Open.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaOutrage over official's 'disgusting' comment to Aussie tennis player
Aussie tennis star Astra Sharma said she felt 'helpless' after an unbelievable umpire mistake led to severe backlash.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaUncomfortable truth about 'Big 3' exposed in Miami Open chaos
The absence of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was an opportunity for the Next Gen, which went begging.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Good news': Tennis fans erupt over Roger Federer announcement
Roger Fererer has been named on the entry list for the upcoming Madrid Open.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaHeartbreaking reality behind Ash Barty's Miami Open triumph
Ash Barty's celebrations after winning the Miami Open were tinged with sadness.
SportAustralian Associated PressMillman prevails in 194-minute tussle
John Millman has enjoyed his first individual ATP tournament win of the year at the Sardinia Open - but he had to battle immensely hard for nearly three-and-a-quarter hours before subduing Argentine Federico Corica.The 31-year-old sixth seed's familiar fighting spirit was in evidence once again on Tuesday as he finally emerged victorious 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 6-3 to book his place in the last-16.
SportAustralian Associated PressBarty to ease into WTA clay-court season
Ash Barty is pleased with how her body coped with the tough conditions during her successful title defence at the Miami Open but the world No.1 is being careful not to rush things as she transitions to the clay season in Charleston this week.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaNaomi Osaka gains ground on Ash Barty despite Miami Open title
Ash Barty has lost some ground in the world rankings despite defending her Miami Open title.
SportAustralian Associated PressTomljanovic cruises to win in Charleston
Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic has cruised through to the second round of the Volvo Car Open in the US with a convincing win over American Christina McHale.Tomljanovic started with a hiccup, dropping her serve in the opening game of the match, but was in full control from then on to win 6-3 6-0 on the green clay in Charleston.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaTennis world stunned by historic moment amid Miami Open chaos
Hubert Hurkacz is the first Polish man to win a Masters 1000 title, doing so at the Miami Open.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Shattered for you': Ash Barty's incredible act for devastated rival
Ash Barty consoled Bianca Andreescu before paying tribute to her shattered opponent after the Miami Open final.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaSerena Williams' stunning withdrawal amid 'disgusting' controversy
Serena Williams won't be playing the Madrid Open amid an ugly feud with tournament director Ion Tiriac.
SportAustralian Associated PressHurkacz is Poland's 1st Masters 1000 champ
With the Big Three absent at the Miami Open, and tennis' next generation scrambling to fill the void, it was Hubert Hurkacz who made a breakthrough at the ATP Masters 1000 event.The 24-year-old Hurkacz won the biggest title of his career by beating 19-year-old Jannik Sinner of Italy 7-6 (7-4) 6-4.
SportAustralian Associated PressFrench Open postponement possible: govt
French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu says it's possible the French Open could be postponed for the second year amid the COVID-19 crisis.France entered a third nationwide lockdown on Saturday to contain the coronavirus spread, although professional sports have largely been spared.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'She said yes': Tennis couple's shock announcement after breakup
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have shared some exciting news, sending tennis fans into a spin.
SportYahoo Sport Australia'Always scared': Sam Stosur's brave admission after coming out
Sam Stosur has spoken about the difficulty she faced in making her romance with partner Liz Astling public.
