Australian Open

Britain's Francesca Jones makes a backhand return to Shelby Rogers during their first round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Picture: AP/Hamish Blair)

Frustration for Francesca Jones after defeat on grand slam debut to Rogers
BRADFORD’S Francesca Jones saw her grand slam debut ended at the first hurdle, when she was beaten in straight sets by American Shelby Rogers.

ON THE UP: Bradford's Francesca Jones, pictured at the Battle of the Brits League tournament last month, has qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images for LTA

Australian Open qualifier Francesca Jones found her tennis passion in Bradford

TOUGH DAY: Roger Federer acknowledges the crowd after defeating Tennys Sandgren in the Australian Open quarter-finals. Picture: AP/Andy Brownbill

Comeback king Roger Federer saves himself to keep Australian Open bid alive

RESPECT DUE: Rafael Nadal shakes hands with Nick Kyrgios after their encounter in Melbourne. Picture: AP/Andy Brownbill

Nick Kyrgios aims to stay positive after loss to Rafael Nadal in Australian Open

Coco Gauff Picture: AP/Lee Jin-man

No lack of self-belief from Coco Gauff despite her Australian Open exit

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts after winning the first set against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Australian Open: Melbourne title will see Naomi Osaka overtake Serena Williams

Shock defeat: United States' Serena Williams.

Australian Open: Serena Williams refuses to blame injury on exit

Andy Murray: Will make decision soon.

Andy Murray urged by Boris Becker to give it one more go

Russia's Maria Sharapova makes a backhand return to Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki during their third round match in Melbourne. Picture: AP/Kin Cheung

Australian Open '“ Maria Sharapova happy to get back to the grind in Melbourne

Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a forehand return to France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during their second round match in Melbourne. Picture: AP/Aaron Favila.

Australian Open '“ Young threat awaits Novak Djokovic as long-time rival Tsonga ...

Daniel Evans of Great Britain reacts in his second round match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during day three of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2019. (Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Australian Open: Dan Evans earns praise from '˜mirror image' Roger Federer as Ka...

Britain's Johanna Konta reacts after winning a point against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic Picture: AP/Kin Cheung.

Australian Open '“ Return to form sets Johanna Konta back on path to success

Going out: Britain's Kyle Edmund makes a backhand return to Tomas Berdych. Picture: AP Photo/Andy Brownbill

Australian Open: Reality check as Yorkshire's Kyle Edmund makes early exit

Rising star: Kyle Edmund reached the last 16 at the US Open last year on his way to a place inside the worlds top 20. (Picture: Steven Paston/PA)

US Open: Kyle Edmund looking to go deep at Flushing Meadows

Johanna Konta: Top British hope.

Wimbledon: Johanna Konta aiming to impress back on home ground

Britain's Kyle Edmund will become British No 1 on March 5. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Kyle Edmund ready to lead GB after spectacular Melbourne journey

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after defeating Germany's Angelique Kerber in their semifinal of the Australian Open (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Australian Open: Wozniacki and Halep battle own demons to progress

On the way out: Britain's Johanna Konta.

Australian Open: Johanna Konta plays down shock exit

Easy win: Britain's Johanna Konta celebrates.

Australian Open: Missing shopping is Johanna Konta's biggest concern

Heather Watson is in the main draw of the Australian Open for a seventh time.

Australian Open: Open era gives fresh hope for Watson in Melbourne

Andy Murray.

Cautious Murray targets comeback in 2018 after frustrating injury lay-off
Andy Murray believes he will get back to his best after targeting a new year comeback from a hip injury.
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Britain's Andy Murray clenches his fist as he defeats Japan's Kei Nishikori during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

French Open: Ill-health allowed Andy Murray's rivals to catch up - Ivan Lendl

Sheffield's Danny Willett defends the Dubai Desert Classic.

Hanson determined to keep knocking on door in Dubai

Sorrento Back beach in Mornington Peninsula of Victoria state of Australia.

Travel review: Melbourne

GET IN: Britain's Daniel Evans celebrates a point win over Australia's Bernard Tomic during their third round match at the Australian Open in MelbourneAP/Kin Cheung

Australian Open - Dan Evans causes second Melbourne shock | Andy Murray eases th...

Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin celebrates his win over Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their second round match at the Australian Open. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Ed White: Kyle Edmund kicking himself as Novak Djokovic suffers shock defeat

Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin, right, is congratulated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic

Australian Open (day four): Huge shock as Djokovic crashes out leaving door open...

Britain's Heather Watson makes a forehand return

Australian Open (day four): Heather Watson misses great chance to progress

Murray cruised past former French Open junior champion Andrey Rublev (Photo: AP)

Australian Open (day three): Andy Murray breezes into round three after injury s...

Dan Evans celebrates his victory over Marin Cilic (Photo: AP)

Australian Open (day three): Dan Evans records biggest win of career over sevent...

Kyle Edmund

Australian Open (day two): Kyle Edmund turns up the heat to progress

Germany's Angelique Kerber

Australian Open: Angelique Kerber survives opening-day scare
Angelique Kerber breathed a sigh of relief after the Australian Open defending champion edged past Lesia Tsurenko and into the second round.
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Britain's Andy Murray serves to Ukraine's Illya Marchenko during their first round match at the Australian Open. Picture: AP/Aaron Favila

Australian Open: Victorious Andy Murray vows to do his homework on Andrey Rublev

Serena Williams of the United States speaks during a press conference, ahead of Saturday's women's singles final against Angelique Kerber of Germany at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Konta stays true to self as Williams issues final warning

Australian Open: Johanna Konta admits lack of experience cost her place in final

Graphic by Grame Bandeira.

Australian Open: Roger Federer determined to end wait for grand slam title in Me...

Johanna Konta of Britain celebrates after defeating Ekaterina Makarova of Russia in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Picture: AP /Andrew Brownbill.

Long journey paying dividends as history-maker Konta gets ready for battle of un...

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after defeating Bernard Tomic of Australia during their fourth round match in Melbourne on Monday. Picture: AP/Vincent Thian.

Australian Open: Andy Murray finds his focus after being prepared to withdraw

US Open and Masters champion Jordan Spieth (Picture: Press Association).

Jordan Spieth battles back as he looks to retain his crown in Sydney

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Confident Murray set to put the record straight

Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych. Picture: AP/Bernat Armangue.

Murray in bid to end his final agony in Melbourne

Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych. Picture: AP/Lee Jin-man.

POLL: Majestic Murray blasts Berdych away to reach Melbourne final

Australias Lleyton Hewitt sticks out his tongue to pass comment on a poor shot during his Australian Open match with Germanys Benjamin Becke (Picture: Vincent Thian/AP).

Becker victory again looks to have signalled end for a legend as Djokovic cruise...

Great Britain's Andy Murray in practice session with his former fitness trainer Jez Green.

Mauresmo stays put as Murray decides to make changes elsewhere to coaching team

Great Britain's Andy Murray

Revived Murray declared ‘fit’ for purpose in New York

Andy Murray.

Murray demands more from Mauresmo after Lendl split

Andy Murray of Britain reacts after losing a point to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their quarter-final at the Australian Open in Melbourne. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Murray’s Aussie hopes ended by resurgent Federer

Jamie Murray

Murray’s brother is victim of the heat in Melbourne

Andy Murray of Britain walks to a practice court ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne Australia,

Heat is turned up on Murray for opening match in Melbourne

Andy Murray walks to a practice court ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne Australia

Heat is turned up on Murray for opening match in Melbourne

Murray retains composure after being forced to battle by Russian

Federer makes light of heavy workload as Murray aims to claim grand slam history

Promising times Down Under for British pair

Game, bet and match

Djokovic ‘proud to be part of history’ as win against Nadal becomes longest gran...

Melbourne hopes ended for Edmund

Nadal triumphs over Federer in classic to complete his remarkable transformation

Tough test could serve Kvitova well for harder duels ahead

No home comforts for Stosur after early exit

Nick Westby: From Australia to the Alps – golden ticket to globe’s greatest occ...

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