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Kevin Anderson withdrew from Brisbane due to an acute stomach virus, the sixth player to do so in the men’s and women’s draw. Sabine Lisicki was struck with a similar illness. . .
Maria Sharapova has advice for 17-year-old Ashleigh Barty, whom she will play in the second round of the Brisbane International. She doesn't think it’s smart for young player to hero worship. “You really have to be focused on your job and game and not worry about anyone else's results...
Sixth seed Santiago Giraldo claimed a home win at the inaugural edition of the tournament which was formerly played in Los Angeles, with the Colombian defeating No. 310 Carlos Salamanca 6-2, 6-4
“The reason we left him out was hopefully to teach him a lesson ,” said Rafter
Tennis Australia has decided to change the way it pays its coaches who look after its pro players and will no longer pay all of their wages.