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Australian Open diary

Our daily diary from Melbourne Park rounds up a number of talking points to have emerged on day 12 of the Australian Open.

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Angry Roger Federer bites back at 'stupid question'

After losing their Australian Open semi-final, Roger Federer rejected claims Novak Djokovic will face "no great opponents in the future".

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Tomic a certainty to reach top 10 - Murray

Andy Murray talked up Bernard Tomic after the world number two prevailed in straight sets at the Australian Open.

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Federer cruises into Australian Open quarterfinals

Tomas Berdych awaits Roger Federer in the next round after the 17-time grand slam champion accounted for David Goffin.

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Women's final Twitter reaction

Serena Williams added a 19th grand slam to her trophy cabinet by defeating Maria Sharapova in straight sets at the Australian Open.

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Williams surprised by win

Top seed Serena Williams was taken aback after winning the Australian Open final in straight sets against Maria Sharapova on Saturday.

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Five key moments in women's final

Serena Williams claimed her 19th grand slam title after overpowering Maria Sharapova 6-3 7-6 (7-5) in Sunday's Australian Open final.

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Women's final Twitter reaction

Serena Williams added a 19th grand slam to her trophy cabinet by defeating Maria Sharapova in straight sets at the Australian Open.

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Sharapova playing in the wrong era

Another grand slam final, another loss to Serena Williams. Maria Sharapova left the Australian Open empty-handed on Saturday.

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Williams: I had to be at my best against Cibulkova

World number one Serena Williams knew she had to be at her best to beat 2014 Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova.

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Wawrinka blitzes Nishikori to reach

Reigning Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka is on track for another finals berth after storming past fellow seed Kei Nishikori.

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Williams cruises past Cibulkova

Serena Williams advanced to her first Australian Open semi-final since 2010 on Wednesday.

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Keys: Injury not new

After reaching the semi-finals, Madison Keys revealed she has been hampered by a left adductor injury since the Australian Open started.

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Keys outlasts Venus to reach semis

Madison Keys battled injury to overcome American veteran and idol Venus Williams in their Australian Open quarter-final clash.

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Djokovic battles past Muller

Novak Djokovic was simply too good for Gilles Muller at the Australian Open as he secured a spot in the last eight.

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Williams: 'Now is my moment'

Venus Williams was in a buoyant mood after earning a quarter-final berth at the Australian Open on Monday.

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Williams too strong for Radwanska

Venus Williams continued her stellar run at the Australian Open on Monday by edging world number six Agnieszka Radwanska.

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Djokovic encouraged by his serve

Novak Djokovic was happy with his serving after he progressed to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

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Nishikori brimming with confidence

Kei Nishikori feels close to the top of his game after reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Wawrinka feeling fresh

Stan Wawrinka has only dropped one set as he prepares for another Australian Open quarter-final.

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Dimitrov left deflated after elimination

An Australian Open fourth-round defeat to Andy Murray on Sunday left Grigor Dimitrov unable to hide his disappointment.

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Nadal: Quarter-finals a 'great' result

With four wins under his belt, Rafael Nadal is feeling good heading into the second week of the Australian Open.

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Murray storms past Dimitrov in four-set thriller

Andy Murray survived his first real test at the Australian Open, overcoming Grigor Dimitrov in an absorbing four-setter.

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Murray's fitness pays off

Andy Murray claimed fellow seed Grigor Dimitrov tired at the Australian Open on Sunday, as the Brit booked a quarter-final spot.

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Halep: I have a lot of confidence

Confidence in the Simona Halep camp is sky-high after Sunday's fourth-round win against Yanina Wickmayer.

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Kvitova laments poor serving

Petra Kvitova felt her serve let her down as she crashed out of the Australia Open on Saturday.

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Djokovic: Tie-break the turning point

Surviving a tense first-set tie-break proved decisive for Novak Djokovic on Saturday as he progressed at the Australian Open.

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Djokovic too good for Verdasco

Three and easy for Novak Djokovic, who continued his run towards another Australian Open final.

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Keys sends Kvitova packing

It was a career-best night for Madison Keys as she stunned fourth-seeded Czech Petra Kvitova at the Australian Open.

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Nishikori feeling the pressure

Kei Nishikori feels he is still coming to terms with life as world number five.

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Azarenka: I had my doubts

Victoria Azarenka conceded she had her doubts following an injury-ravaged 2014 season.

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Djokovic too good for Verdasco

Three and easy for Novak Djokovic, who continued his run towards another Australian Open final.

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Nishikori powers past Johnson

Another win, another fourth-round berth for Kei Nishikori at the Australian Open.

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Wawrinka happy to fly under radar

Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka is not fazed by the lack of attention he is getting at the Australian Open.

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Serena: Venus spurred me on

World number one Serena Williams turned to her sibling for motivation during a difficult day at Melbourne Park.

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Azarenka on track after Wozniacki victory

With an injury-ravaged year behind her, former world number one Victoria Azarenka is working her way back to the top at the Australian Open.

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Azarenka was better than me - Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki had no complaints after she bowed out in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

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Azarenka powers past Wozniacki

Victoria Azarenka's aggression was too much for Caroline Wozniacki in their Australian Open second-round meeting.

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Kvitova better prepared in 2015

Heat is no longer an issue for Petra Kvitova, who made it through the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

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Nadal: I almost retired due to illness

An ill Rafael Nadal was close to calling it quits before rallying to keep his Australian Open hopes alive.

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Dimitrov ready to win a grand slam

It could be Grigor Dimitrov's time to shine at the Australian Open in 2015.

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Halep unhappy with Australian Open scheduling

Simona Halep believes women should play before men in the Australian Open night sessions.

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Bouchard laments loss of focus

Eugenie Bouchard may have cantered into the Australian Open third round, but she was not completely satisfied with her performance.

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Halep rolls Gajdosova

Simona Halep eased into the Australian Open third round with a comfortable win against Jarmila Gajdosova.

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Nadal survives scare in Melbourne

Rafael Nadal overcame illness to sneak his way into the third round of the Australian Open in an absorbing five-set thriller.

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Bouchard waltzes into third round

Eugenie Bouchard barely broke a sweat as she defeated Kiki Bertens in straight sets at the Australian Open.

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Early tests bode well for Federer

Roger Federer feels he is on the right track for a tilt at the Australian Open title.

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Williams into second round

Serena Williams shrugged off poor lead-in form as she stormed into the second round of the Australian Open.

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