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Is there a French Open tennis video game?

Whilst tennis hasn't proved to be as popular in video game format as sports like football and basketball, there are still a number of tennis games available on consoles.

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Who will Daria Saville play at the French Open?

Daria Saville has returned to the clay courts of Roland-Garros after missing last year's tournament through injury.

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Which talented players could become stars at the French Open?

Tennis stars are often made - or discovered - at grand slams, and the upcoming French Open is set to showcase plenty of new talent.

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Djokovic to play at Wimbledon despite 'lose-lose situation'

Novak Djokovic has confirmed his desire to play at Wimbledon this year but criticised the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament.

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Who are the potential replacements for Daniel Ricciardo?

With his future in the air, The Sporting News takes a look at the potential candidates to replace Daniel Ricciardo.

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O'Connell considers skipping Wimbledon

Australian tennis player Chris O’Connell has spoken out regarding the decision to not award ranking points at this year's Wimbledon, stating he is considering snubbing the tournament.

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China relinquish rights to host 2023 Asian Cup

China has given up its rights to host the 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Saturday.

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South Korean Olympians awarded lifetime of free fried chicken

Winning an Olympic gold medal? Incredible. Being awarded a lifetime's supply of free fried chicken? Even better.

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Meg Lanning not underestimating West Indies ahead of semi-final

Australia has enjoyed a dominant campaign thus far at the Women's World Cup in New Zealand and will now come up against the West Indies for a spot in the final.

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Nick Kyrgios sledges Casper Ruud after prevailing in grudge match at Indian Wells

Nick Kyrgios has claimed a straight-sets victory over rival Casper Ruud at the Indian Wells Masters.

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Novak Djokovic set to play at Roland-Garros as France loosens vaccination rules

Novak Djokovic is likely to defend his title at the French Open this year, with France announcing they will end current vaccination restrictions.

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Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games due to their countries' roles in the current invasion of Ukraine.

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Emma Raducanu injury worries grow amid latest tournament withdrawal

Emma Raducanu has pulled out of a WTA tournament in Monterrey next week and could potentially miss out on the Indian Wells event in March.

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Pat Cummins reveals 'seamless' coaching transition ahead of Pakistan tour

Aussie skipper Pat Cummins says interim coach Andrew McDonald has seamlessly taken the reins of the Test team as they prepare for their first tour of Pakistan in over two decades.

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Novak Djokovic to lose men's world No. 1 rank to Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic is set to be overtaken in the ATP rankings, with Daniil Medvedev to become the new men's world No. 1.

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Williams F1 driver Nicholas Latifi hired bodyguards following Abu Dhabi death threats

Williams F1 driver Nicholas Latifi has revealed he had to hire extra security after receiving death threats following the controversial final race in Abu Dhabi.

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Ricciardo targets more success as McLaren reveal new car for 2022 F1 season

McLaren unveiled their car for the 2022 F1 season on Saturday morning (AEDT), as they look to take advantage of the sport's new technical regulations.

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Bowlers rescue Australia in first Twenty20 match since World Cup

Australia won its first Twenty20 match since claiming the World Cup last November in the United Arab Emirates.

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Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson suffer tough losses in ATP tournaments

Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson both lost matches overnight on Saturday (AEDT) at ATP tournaments in the Netherlands and United States.

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Lando Norris extends F1 contract with McLaren

Lando Norris has turned down approaches from rival F1 teams to sign a long-term contract extension with McLaren.

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F1 to remove knee gesture ceremony in 2022

F1 has announced it will remove the opportunity for drivers to 'take a knee' at the front of the grid for the 2022 season.

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Cricket Australia CEO reveals Langer was offered a short-term contract, with no option to extend

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has revealed that Justin Langer was only offered a six-month contract extension, with no scope for him to continue his role as Australian men's cricket coach after that.

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Pat Cummins praises Justin Langer but avoids contract extension endorsement

Pat Cummins has spoken regarding Justin Langer's future with the Australian men's cricket team, with the 51-year-old's contract coming to an end.

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Ash Barty reaches first Australian Open final with dominant win

Ash Barty will play in her first Australian Open final on Saturday thanks to her straight sets victory over Madison Keys in the semi-finals.

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Danielle Collins and Iga Świątek to face off in Australian Open semi-final

The second semi-final of the Australian Open 2022 women's singles draw is locked in, with Danielle Collins to face off against Iga Świątek.

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'He's an absolute knob' - Michael Venus rips into Nick Kyrgios following doubles loss

Kiwi doubles player Michael Venus has fired back at Nick Kyrgios following an eventful clash at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

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Kyrgios and Kokkinakis' doubles campaign rolls on at raucous Kia Arena

Chaos erupted at Kia Arena on Tuesday afternoon during Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis' men's doubles match.

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Alex de Minaur falls short against rising Italian star Jannik Sinner

Alex de Minaur is out of the Australian Open following a fourth round loss against Jannik Sinner.

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'I can’t believe I’m crying': Dokic in tears after Cornet's emotional on-court tribute

Alizé Cornet has reached the quarterfinals of a major for the first time in her career following a three-set victory over Simona Halep in the Australian Open.

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Aleksandar Vukic falls short in second round of Australian Open

Australian wildcard Aleksandar Vukic has bowed out of the Australian Open 2022 in straight sets.

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Melbourne emerges as surprise potential host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Melbourne has been revealed as the likely host of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

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Emma Raducanu unfazed despite straight set drubbing

Emma Raducanu marked her return to tennis in 2022 with a heavy defeat to Elena Rybakina at the Sydney International on Tuesday night

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ATP Cup: Alex de Minaur leads Australia to shock victory over Italy

Alex De Minaur has claimed one of the biggest victories of his short career, defeating world No.7 Matteo Berrettini 6-3 7-6(4).

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Khawaja ready to step up as Head replacement in Sydney Test

Usman Khawaja will play his first Test for Australia in over two years, assuming he replaces Travis Head in the Sydney Test on Wednesday.

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24-year first as Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open

Tennis legend Venus Williams will not take part in this year's Australian Open, leaving the remaining women's singles wildcard spot open for an Australian player.

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Djokovic to play in Adelaide International, set for Aus Open

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be hoping to make his return to Melbourne Park in 2023.

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'I've got 17 quid!' - Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale reacts to Leeds fans throwing coins at him

Aaron Ramsdale made headlines in December when he was seen riling up Leeds fans during Arsenal's Premier League victory over the Yorkshire-based club.

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Quinton de Kock announces sudden retirement from Test cricket

South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.

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George Bailey enjoying selection 'headache' with Australian bowlers

George Bailey has spoken regarding the performance of Australia's bowlers as the side looks to build on their 3-0 Ashes victory.

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Ben McDermott makes Big Bash history with remarkable batting performance

Ben McDermott has made Australian cricket history, becoming the only player to score three centuries in the history of the Big Bash League.

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'It’s an absolute disaster' - Kyrgios speaks on Djokovic situation ahead of Australian Open

With confusion growing surrounding Novak Djokovic's availability for the ATP Cup and Australian Open, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has spoken out about the situation.

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Will it rain during the third Ashes Test at the MCG?

Here is everything you need to know about the forecast across the five days of action in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test.

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Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal's participation at the Australian Open next year has been put into further doubt, with the Spaniard testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

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Peng Shuai claims 'misunderstanding' and retracts sexual assault allegations

Peng Shuai has spoken amid ongoing controversy of her wellbeing in China.

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Djokovic and Williams status confirmed on Australian Open entry list

Novak Djokovic is on the official entry list for the Australian Open 2022, suggesting that he will be approved in time to play in the year's first Grand Slam.

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