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Jakub Mensik heads to the Australian Open after winning the singles title in Auckland

Third-seeded Jakub Mensik served 18 aces Saturday on his way to a 6-3, 7-6 (7) win over Sebastien Baez in the final of the ATP 250 tournament in Auckland. The 20-year-old from the Czech Republic, ranked 18th, saved three set points in the second-set tiebreak to claim his second ATP Tour title.

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

At 45, it's no surprise Venus Williams will be setting an age record at the Australian Open when she lines up Sunday in the first round. The fact she'll be the oldest player ever to compete in the Australian Open women's singles draw wasn't something she realized until after she'd received a wild-card entry to play at the year's first major for the first time in five years. Williams was married in December, a celebration she said was her priority between the first two major tournaments in a comeback to the tour that started last July.

Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target Australian Open glory

Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday "hungry" for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown.Sabalenka's chief rival, six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek is, like Alcaraz, angling for a career Grand Slam in Melbourne.

Casper Ruud responds on social media after losing to Roger Federer in Australian Open practise

Roger Federer made his return to the Australian Open this week. The Swiss legend is set to feature in an exhibition match alongside ATP legends Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt and Patrick Rafter during the opening ceremony, which takes place on the 17th of January, the day before the main draw begins.

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