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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS One win away from a first finals appearance in 26 years, the Australian Fed Cup team highlights an exciting time in Australian women's tennis.
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FIRST SERVE FAN ZONE BREAKPOINTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT ONE TO WATCH TOP 10 YOUR GAME
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ELITE COMPANY With a talent to match his sizeable work ethic, the fast-rising Alexei Popyrin already shares much in common with the legends he aims to emulate. 6
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