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Getting to know: Alexei Popyrin
![Alexei Popyrin interview Alexei Popyrin is interviewed following his second-round win over Dominic Thiem at the Australian Open (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alexei-Popyrin-700x450.jpg)
19 January, 2019
The 19-year-old Australian is through to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time, and is proving to have a very level head on his shoulders.
Read moreThe 19-year-old Australian is through to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time, and is proving to have a very level head on his shoulders.
Birrell finds Kerber a class above
![Kerber-Birrell-Australian-Open Kimberly Birrell (R) meets Angelique Kerber at the net after falling to the German in the third round of Australian Open 2019 (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kerber-Birrell-Australian-Open-700x450.jpg)
18 January, 2019
No.2 seed and 2016 Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber dropped just one game against young Aussie wildcard Kim Birrell at Rod Laver Arena in the third round.
Read moreNo.2 seed and 2016 Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber dropped just one game against young Aussie wildcard Kim Birrell at Rod Laver Arena in the third round.
Nadal too strong for De Minaur at Australian Open
![Alex De Minaur and Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open Alex De Minaur (R) and Rafael Nadal meet at net after their third-round match at the Australian Open (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/De-Minaur-Nadal-Australian-Open-700x450.jpg)
18 January, 2019
No.2 seed Rafael Nadal dropped just seven games against Alex De Minaur in the third round of the Australian Open - but the match was far more competitive than the…
Read moreNo.2 seed Rafael Nadal dropped just seven games against Alex De Minaur in the third round of the Australian Open - but the match was far more competitive than the…
Birrell primed for showdown with Kerber
![Kim Birrell snaps a selfie following her Australian Open second round victory. Kim Birrell snaps a selfie following her Australian Open second round victory.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Birrell-selfie-round-two-700x450.jpg)
18 January, 2019
After winning the wildcard playoff last month, Birrell now faces world No.2 and reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber in the Australian Open third round.
Read moreAfter winning the wildcard playoff last month, Birrell now faces world No.2 and reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber in the Australian Open third round.
De Minaur sets sights on Nadal showdown
![Alex De Minaur and Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon Alex De Minaur and Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/De-Minaur-Nadal-700x450.jpg)
18 January, 2019
Rafael Nadal has already knocked out fellow Australians James Duckworth and Matthew Ebden without dropping a set and defeated De Minaur 6-1 6-2 6-4 at Wimbledon in 2018.
Read moreRafael Nadal has already knocked out fellow Australians James Duckworth and Matthew Ebden without dropping a set and defeated De Minaur 6-1 6-2 6-4 at Wimbledon in 2018.
Barty breaks through at Australian Open
![Ash Barty wins her third-round match at the Australian Open Ash Barty celebrates her third-round victory over Maria Sakkari at the Australian Open (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ash-Barty-Sakkari-Australian-Open-700x450.jpg)
18 January, 2019
Ash Barty overpowered Maria Sakkari in a barrage of aces and winners to advance to the fourth round at Melbourne Park for the first time in her career.
Read moreAsh Barty overpowered Maria Sakkari in a barrage of aces and winners to advance to the fourth round at Melbourne Park for the first time in her career.
Day 5: Barty, De Minaur, Birrell fly the flag
![Ash Barty at Australian Open 2019 Ash Barty in action at Rod Laver Arena (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Barty-Australian-Open-Day-5-700x450.jpg)
18 January, 2019
Young Australian trio Ash Barty, Alex De Minaur and Kimberly Birrell feature in big matches at Rod Laver Arena on Friday at the Australian Open.
Read moreYoung Australian trio Ash Barty, Alex De Minaur and Kimberly Birrell feature in big matches at Rod Laver Arena on Friday at the Australian Open.
Australian Open: Bolt stuns Simon in five
![Alex Bolt at the Australian Open Alex Bolt celebrates his second-round win over Gilles Simon at the Australian Open (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alex-Bolt-Australian-Open-700x450.jpg)
17 January, 2019
Wildcard Alex Bolt has scored the biggest result of his career with a five-set upset win over 29th Gilles Simon on an atmospheric Court 3 at the Australian Open.
Read moreWildcard Alex Bolt has scored the biggest result of his career with a five-set upset win over 29th Gilles Simon on an atmospheric Court 3 at the Australian Open.
Sydney’s Felix Sanford named 2018 ANZ Tennis Hot Shot of the Year
![WINNER: ANZ Tennis Hot Shot of the Year 2018 award winner Felix with Rod Laver (left) and ANZ Tennis Hot Shots ambassador Alicia Molik (right). Picture: Getty Images WINNER: ANZ Tennis Hot Shot of the Year 2018 award winner Felix with Rod Laver (left) and ANZ Tennis Hot Shots ambassador Alicia Molik (right). Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ANZTHS-Year-2018-700x450.jpg)
17 January, 2019
Felix Sanford, a 10-year-old from Randwick in Sydney, is the 2018 ANZ Tennis Hot Shot of the Year award winner.
Read moreFelix Sanford, a 10-year-old from Randwick in Sydney, is the 2018 ANZ Tennis Hot Shot of the Year award winner.
Popyrin overcomes fatigued Thiem at Australian Open
![Alexei Popyrin at the Australian Open Alexei Popyrin waves to the crowd after getting past Dominic Thiem in the second round of Australian Open 2019 (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alexei-Popyrin-Australian-Open-700x450.jpg)
17 January, 2019
Australian teenager Alexei Popyrin is through to the third round of the Australian Open after No.7 seed Dominic Thiem retired early in the third set of their match at…
Read moreAustralian teenager Alexei Popyrin is through to the third round of the Australian Open after No.7 seed Dominic Thiem retired early in the third set of their match at…