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Why Coaching From the Stands in Tennis Can Feel Like ‘Cheating’

In-match coaching has always happened on the sly, but this year is the first time the Australian Open has allowed players to be coached from the stands.

By Christopher Clarey

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Djokovic Is Back in the Australian Open Final

Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Will his father, Srdjan, be in his usual seat in the stands to cheer him on?

By Matthew Futterman

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An Australian Open Final With Tennis and Debate on the Ukraine War

Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian-turned-Kazakh will play a Belarusian in the finals, which is sure to stir the debate over whether athletes from those countries should participate in international sports.

By Matthew Futterman

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An Australian Open Final With Tennis and Debate on the Ukraine War

Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian-turned-Kazakh will play a Belarusian in the finals, which is sure to stir the debate over whether athletes from those countries should participate in international sports.

By Matthew Futterman

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