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Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds

The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health.
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Tennis star Nick Kyrgios in bid to have common assault charge dismissed

Nick Kyrgios will attempt to have an allegation he assaulted his former girlfriend Chiara Passari dismissed on mental health grounds.

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Iga Swiatek: World number one criticises schedule and will not play Billie Jean King Cup Finals

World number one Iga Swiatek criticises the scheduling of upcoming tennis events and says she will not be able to play at November's Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
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‘Not difficult at all’: Kyrgios focused on the court ahead of alleged assault hearing

Nick Kyrgios said it was “not difficult at all” to focus on this week’s Japan Open, despite his court hearing on Tuesday at home in Australia for alleged common assault.

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Novak Djokovic breezes to his first title since Wimbledon by winning the Tel Aviv Open

Novak Djokovic triumphs in his first final since winning Wimbledon in July with a straight-set victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv Open.
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Five takeaways from the ATP Tour this week

With three ATP 250s and the Hopman Cup in play last week, there was no shortage of fantastic tennis to kick off the 2016 season.
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Australia’s 17 year Hopman Cup wait over

Nick Kygrios has helped Australia Green take out the 2016 Hopman Cup to continue his brilliant form in the lead up to the Australian Open.
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Ukraine through to Hopman Cup final with victory over Australia

The Ukraine have beaten Australia Gold in their final Hopman Cup tie, knocking Jarmila Wolfe and Lleyton Hewitt out of the tournament.
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Kyrgios slays Scot

Nick Kyrgios has produced a stunning display to record his first ever victory over world No.2 Andy Murray.
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Davis Cup: Andy Murray hopes to still be selected for Great Britain

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Andy Murray hopes to "still be selected for the Davis Cup in the future" after he got Great Britain's consolation tie against Kazakhstan off to a winning start.

Davis Cup: Leon Smith defends team selections after Great Britain lose to Netherlands

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Great Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith defends his team selections after the hosts fail to qualify for the knockout stage.

Davis Cup: Dan Evans wins to put Great Britain 1-0 ahead against Netherlands

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Dan Evans puts GB 1-0 ahead against the Netherlands in a Davis Cup Finals tie they must win to have a chance of reaching the knockout stage.

Alex de Minaur spearheads Australian comeback win over France in Germany

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Alex de Minaur says “heart and passion” drove his stirring singles Davis Cup win that helped propel Australia to a 2-1 win over France and almost certain qualification for the finals.

Davis Cup: Great Britain trail United States 1-0 in opening group tie

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Dan Evans narrowly loses to Tommy Paul to leave Great Britain trailing the United States 1-0 after the opening singles match of their Davis Cup group tie.

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