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Everyone entitled to an opinion - WarnerAustralia batter David Warner plays down criticism from former team-mate Mitchell Johnson as he prepares to bring an end to his Test career.
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Rafael Nadal receives a direct entry to the Australian Open after nearly a year out, while Nick Kyrgios looks set to miss the tournament in January because of injury.
Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki will play in her second Grand Slam since coming out of retirement in August.
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Former world number one Rafael Nadal will return to tennis at the Brisbane International after nearly a year out with injury.
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