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Camera goes from Sascha lifting his shirt showing his abs right to an image of Domi with wide eyes. The camera team ships it lol

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AusOpen-Day 4 Completed Matches-Men’s singles

D.Istomin d. N.Djokovic[2] 76(8) 57 26 76(5) 64

R.Nadal[9] d. M.Baghdatis 63 61 63

M.Raonic[3] d. G.Muller 63 64 76(4)

D.Thiem[8] d. J.Thompson 62 61 67(6) 64

G.Dimitrov[15] d. H.Chung 16 64 64 64

G.Monfils[6] d. A.Dolgopolov 63 64 16 60

R.Gasquet[18] d. C.Berloq 61 61 61

A.Zverev[24] d. F.Tiafoe 62 63 64

D.Goffin[11] d. R.Stepanek 64 60 63

B.Paire d. F.Fognini 76(3) 46 63 36 63

P.Kohlscreiber[32] d. D.Young 75 63 60

R.Bautista Agut[13] d. Y.Nishioka 62 63 63

I.Karlovic[20] d. A.Whittington 64 64 64

P.Careno Busta[30] d. K.Edmund 62 64 62

G.Simon[25] d. R.Dutra Silva 64 61 61

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Naomi Osaka Is Pregnant Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is pregnant.The tennis star broke the news that she's expecting her first child via Instagram, sharing "a little life update for 2023" alongside a photo of a sonogram and statements in both English and Japanese. Though Osaka didn't confirm the identity of the baby daddy in her post, it's suspected that the father is Osaka's long-time boyfriend and rapper Cordae, who she's been dating since 2019.Related | Naomi Osaka Is Getting the Documentary She Deserves"The past few years have been interesting to say the least, but I find that it's the most challenging times in life that may be the most fun. These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I've dedicated my life to," Osaka wrote in her caption. "I realize that life is so short and I don't take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I'm looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, 'that's my mom,' haha." See on Instagram The announcement comes just a few days after Osaka withdrew from the 2023 Australian Open, triggering a wave of speculation as to why she'd done so. Having been fairly candid about her struggles with depression and social anxiety, Osaka previously pulled out of the French Open in 2021 citing mental health concerns. In her post, Osaka seemed to confirm that she won't be competing for the remainder of the 2023 season but "can’t wait to get back on the court" and looks forward to making a return to the Australian Open in 2024.As one final piece of wisdom, Osaka noted, "I don’t think there’s a perfectly correct path to take in life but I always felt that if you move forward with good intentions you’ll find your way eventually."Congratulations, Naomi!Photo via Getty/ Robert Prange https://www.papermag.com/naomi-osaka-pregnant-2659126826.html

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Ana Ivanovic living a double life as she juggles sport and spotlight

She's among the top five wealthiest sportswomen on the planet whose marketability can overshadow her prowess on a tennis court. By her own admission, Ana Ivanovic sometimes feels more like a celebrity than a tennis player, given that at times the interest in her love life and social commitments often outweighs her performances on tour.

Red carpet events, magazine cover shoots, sponsorship appearances, it's the price of a fame that Ivanovic enjoys. But with it comes the sacrifice of privacy and an adjustment in the interpretation of what is "normal". In the mirror she sees Ana Ivanovic the beach-loving movie enthusiast who, despite her struggles to start 2016, still harbours ambitions to return to the top of the sport. But the person splashed all over newspapers and television screens around the world is somewhat unrecognisable to the 28-year-old. "It's a strange feeling," Ivanovic told Fairfax Media. "I feel like I'm two different people. There's me and then there's the one I see on TV or in the newspapers. For me, I'm very, very shy. So sometimes being in that spotlight feels very awkward. I like to keep my private life private. "Sometimes it's more difficult obviously because people do want to know more about your private life when they see you compete all the time so they want to know what happens behind the scenes. At the end of the day they have to realise we have the normal lives they do. We enjoy the same things. I love to go down to the cinema or theatre and do the regular things."

There are only a handful of female tennis players whose time off the court is examined as much as it is on it. Forbes listed Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki and Ivanovic among the top five highest-paid female athletes on the planet in 2015. While Ivanovic racked up almost $2 million in prize money, she amassed $6.5 million in endorsements in an indication of how big her profile remains despite not being ranked the top female player in the sport since 2008. But despite still feeling uncomfortable with the relentless attention, Ivanovic admits the celebrity status she now has carries its benefits. "Sometimes it does feel like I'm a celebrity not a tennis player, but honestly when it does feel like that it's fun," she said. "We are so into tennis and working hard and training that when you get the chance to do something different, like a red carpet event, it just feels like 'oh my god, I'm a person as well', not just a tennis player. I do lots of charity work as well, which helps me get away from tennis sometimes. "You have to accept, people will be curious. It's your option whether you embrace it or not, because some enjoy it and others don't. It's just very tough because some people don't understand that the 20s are your most sensitive years, especially for girls. We actually mature and grow up in the public eye, and that's not always easy." Her former relationship with Australian golfer Adam Scott saw her take on the nickname "Aussie Ana" as the pair became one of sport's highest-profile couples. They have since ended their romance, with the Serbian now dating Manchester United and German football superstar Bastian Schweinsteiger. But despite her public break-up with Scott, she never feared she would fall out of favour with the Australian crowd. "Honestly, no [I didn't think that would happen]," Ivanovic said. "I always felt so comfortable here and I feel people are very understanding. They are so into their sport and know what's going on. They don't just judge you by how you play, they actually take everything into consideration - everything that goes on behind the scenes and all the hard work you do. "That's what I really appreciate because sometimes you work hard but the results don't come straight away. And unless you are in it, people don't see that. Here I feel they are so much into their sports but they can still connect on a different level. It really feels like a home here. Everyone is so friendly and they are very supportive. You can feel that and it makes me feel at home. I have relatives here. I feel like this is my second home." Of course, there are detractors, but Ivanovic has been around the sport for a decade and is not naive about life in the spotlight. "Sometimes if I read something or hear comments, it just doesn't feel like me," Ivanovic said. "I'm really detached from it. Sometimes it's hurtful when you hear people make comments that are not informed or not the right judgments, but that's the life of being in the spotlight. "It's not only as a professional athlete, it's in everyday life. You have people who like you and people who don't like you. You just have to stick with the people who mean most to you."

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Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.

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Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland gestures between points as he plays Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.

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2013 Australian Open 4R full match replay

Novak Djokovic v Stanislas Wawrinka 

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