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Canada's Shapovalov, Diallo both ousted from Australian Open in second round

Canada's Shapovalov, Diallo both ousted from Australian Open in second round

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has been eliminated from the Australian Open after falling to Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in second-round play. Musetti, the tournament's No. 16 seed, beat the 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., 7(7)-6, 7(8)-6, 6-2.
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos Australian Open Tennis Second Round

PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos Australian Open Tennis Second Round

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
How about that?! Danielle Collins has a back-and-forth with a booing Australian Open crowd

How about that?! Danielle Collins has a back-and-forth with a booing Australian Open crowd

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Danielle Collins got into a back-and-forth with a booing crowd at the Australian Open after eliminating a local player on Thursday night, blowing kisses to the spectators and repeating the phrase, “How about that?!” The 10
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis retire from their Australian Open doubles match

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis retire from their Australian Open doubles match

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios' return to the Australian Open is over after he and Thanasi Kokkinakis stopped playing while trailing in the second set of their first-round doubles on Thursday night.
The Australian Open's 'Party Court' gets so loud a match is moved to a different arena

The Australian Open's 'Party Court' gets so loud a match is moved to a different arena

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Overzealous fans at the Australian Open's so-called “Party Court” — a venue equipped with a bar — grew so loud that a nearby match was moved to a different arena.
Why the Australian Open is streaming live tennis with gaming-style player avatars

Why the Australian Open is streaming live tennis with gaming-style player avatars

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maybe attending sports events in person is too been-there, done-that in the modern age. So, apparently, is watching the actual action on a TV, laptop or phone.
Tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating Australian Open prize money to LA wildfire relief funds

Tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating Australian Open prize money to LA wildfire relief funds

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — American tennis player Taylor Fritz said Thursday he is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in th
Bored by watching tennis on TV? The Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters

Bored by watching tennis on TV? The Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maybe attending sports events in person is too been-there, done-that in the modern age. So, apparently, is watching the actual action on a TV, laptop or phone.
Canada's Fernandez advances, Auger-Aliassime falls at Australian Open

Canada's Fernandez advances, Auger-Aliassime falls at Australian Open

MELBOURNE — Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first-set loss and rain delay to reach the third round while Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Australian Open bid ended Wednesday.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam's 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam's 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka's second-round match at the Australian Open could not possibly have started in a worse way. All of 21 minutes in, she sailed a forehand service return well long and, just like that, trailed 5-0.
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