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Shang Juncheng creates history, becomes first Chinese man to win at Australian Open

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Shang Juncheng creates history, becomes first Chinese man to win at Australian Open

Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match. The gifted 17-year-old, a qualifier, battled past Germany’s Oscar Otte 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 7-5 in nearly three hours of intense tennis to progress. After saving two break points in … Read more

Australian Open looking forward to Novak Djokovic after 2022 ban

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Australian Open looking forward to Novak Djokovic after 2022 ban

This time last year, an air of uncertainty swirled around Novak Djokovic’s participation in the 2022 Australian Open. One that turned into a full-blown storm after he landed in Melbourne. Without a Covid vaccine and with a medical exemption that wasn’t of any worth, the Serb, then world No. 1, was barred from defending his … Read more