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This Australian Open was just what Novak Djokovic needed
Novak Djokovic's win over Daniil Medvedev did much more than tighten the race for the most men's major titles; it also put a full stop on a wretched 12 months for Djokovic, on and off the court.
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Djokovic dominates Medvedev for ninth Australian Open title
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MEN'S FINAL: REACTION & ANALYSIS
Daniil Medvedev, 'Next Gen' still playing catch-up with Djokovic and Big Three
Daniil Medvedev's straight-set loss Sunday was emblematic of the next generation's continued struggles against Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, especially in Grand Slam finals.
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Medvedev: The big three are the cyborgs of tennis
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Djokovic: The 'three knights' will continue to race till the end
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Naomi Osaka leaves no doubt: She's the best player in the world
OSAKA WINS AUSSIE OPEN
The Undefeated
Naomi Osaka shows she's on top of the world with fourth Grand Slam title
The 23-year-old star solidified her status as the face - and voice - of women's tennis during her Australian Open run
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Osaka dominates Brady to clinch second Australian Open title
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WOMEN'S FINAL: REACTION & ANALYSIS
'Incredible': Reaction to Naomi Osaka's straight-sets Slam win over Jennifer Brady
There's little doubt Naomi Osaka is the new queen of women's hardcourt tennis and social media was full of praise after her crushing Australian Open win over Jennifer Brady.
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SERENA WILLIAMS
Serena's latest loss sparks more questions about her future, but not about her legacy
Naomi Osaka spoke for so many of us when she said she wanted Serena Williams to "play forever." Forever won't happen, but there is still no doubt tennis is better because of Williams, as evidenced in part by Osaka herself.
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Serena tears up, walks out of presser after loss to Osaka
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Why Stephen A. believes Serena is contemplating retirement
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WHO'S GOT NEXT?
How Rafael Nadal's loss could reshape the career Slams race for the Big Three
The big question remains: Who will finish with the most Slam titles? But tennis's next generation could take advantage of this opportunity.
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TECHNOLOGY TAKEOVER?
'There are just no mistakes happening': Hawk-Eye Live gains more support at Australian Open
The Australian Open has taken Hawk-Eye Live a step further from last year's US Open.
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- Nadal, citing back, withdraws from Rotterdam
- Swiatek, Gauff into Adelaide semifinals
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