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Melb. to lock down, AO to continue without fans

Tennis fans will be locked out of the Australian Open from 11:59 p.m. local time Friday (7:59 a.m. ET) as the state of Victoria prepares for a five-day lockdown amid a growing COVID-19 cluster in the city.

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Australian Open to continue minus fans as Melbourne goes into lockdown

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'Old soul' Kyrgios is evolving into Nick 2.0

A year off from the tour seems to have done Nick Kyrgios the world of good. He's still the same boisterous entertainer on the court, but measured and magnanimous off it - a far cry from even two years ago, writes Matt Walsh.

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Gilbert: Kyrgios ready to spring Aus Open upset vs. Thiem

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