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Djokovic must defy wrist injury, Alcaraz threat at Australian Open
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Djokovic must defy wrist injury, Alcaraz threat at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favourite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. The 36-year-old from Serbia defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year’s final for a record-extending 10th Melbourne crown then added...

Djokovic wrist injury dooms Serbia to Australia defeat
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Djokovic wrist injury dooms Serbia to Australia defeat

Novak Djokovic suffered a frustrating fitness saga as a wrist problem led to the Serb’s upset 6-4, 6-4 loss to Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals of the United Cup in Perth on Wednesday. Djokovic, who received multiple massages on court on his troublesome right wrist — hurt in training 24 hours earlier — fell...

‘Problem officers’ in Mashatile’s VIP protection unit likely to get away with slap on wrist, say experts
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‘Problem officers’ in Mashatile’s VIP protection unit likely to get away with slap on wrist, say experts

For years members of the “blue light brigade” have been accused of aggressive driving and disregarding traffic laws, creating hazardous situations for other road users. These police protection units, which transport top government officials, are equipped with flashing blue lights and sirens to ease their way through traffic on roads and major highways. They’re regularly...