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    Jannik Sinner has made a successful start to his Australian Tennis Open title defence with a straight-sets win over Nicolas Jarry, two of which went to tie-breaks

    Jannik Sinner has made a successful start to his Australian Tennis Open title defence with a straight-sets win over Nicolas Jarry, two of which went to tie-breaks


    He's been asked what returning to Melbourne Park feels like as a champion.



    Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic also moved into the second round but Nick Kyrgios was knocked out.

    Naomi Osaka has advanced in the women's draw, showing no signs of the abdominal strain that hindered her preparation via the ASB Classic.

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     13 Jan: Fifth seed Cameron Norrie has eased into the second round of the ASB Tennis Classic
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     08 Jan: A statement win from Belgian qualifier Sofia Costoulas at the ASB Classic in Auckland
     07 Jan: Third seed Iva Jovic and Brit Francesca Jones are through to the ASB Classic quarter-finals after the day session on day three
     07 Jan: Disappointment for Kiwi doubles specialist Erin Routliffe at her home WTA Tour event
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