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The most insightful comments on all subjects Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The 26-year-old is enjoying the finest run of his career at the Grand Slam, and beat fifth seed After his victory, Sandgren was asked about his social media presence, including his support for And by Tuesday morning Sandgren had deleted hundreds of tweets, including a debate with former tennis player James Blake on racial injustice and messages supporting Brexit.But he still follows a number of controversial figures, including the former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson.Sandgren had earlier denied supporting the alt-right movement, although he conceded he found some of the contest “interesting”.“Who you follow on Twitter I feel doesn't matter even a little bit,” he said.

I don't think it works that way.“I find some of the content interesting.

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There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts A general view as Roger Federer plays in his first round match against Aljaz BedeneKyle Edmund celebrates his first round victory over Kevin Anderson at the Australian OpenVenus Williams suffered a surprise defeat against Berlina Bencic.Rafa Nadal cruised into the second round with a straight sets victory over Victor Estrella Burgos.Heather Watson crashed out of the Australian Open after defeat by Yulia Putintseva.Johanna Konta beat Madison Brengle in the first round.Juan Martin del Potro reacts after beating Frances Tiafoe Roger Federer waves to the crowd as he walks onto Rod Laver Arena Petra Kvitova reacts after losing a point against Germany's Andrea PetkovicGarbine Muguruza celebrates after victory against Jessika Ponchet Dominic Thiem beat Argentina's Guido Pella to progress to the second roundAshleigh Barty celebrates winning her first round match against Aryna SabalenkaRobson plans on spending most of the European winter in AustraliaKyle Edmund defeated Denis Istomin in straight sets to reach the Australian Open third roundIt completes a hat-trick of surprise defeats for world no 10Federer is one of the favourites for the tournamentKyle Edmund celebrates his third round victory over Nikoloz BasilashviliSecond seed Caroline Wozniacki beat Magdalena Rybarikova in straight setsNovak Djokovic is through to the next round despite an injury scareKyle Edmund is through to the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Andreas SeppiAndreas Seppi has no answer for Edmund's dominant serves and forehandsGrigor Dimitrov beat Nick Kyrgios to set up a quarter-final against EdmundCaroline Wozniacki celebrates her victory over Magdalena Rybarikova to reach the Australian Open quarter-finalsAngelique Kerber beat Su-Wei Hsieh to reach the last eight of the Australian OpenHyeon Chung celebrates his shock victory over Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic's struggles with his long-standing elbow hindered his performance in Monday's defeatSimona Halep, the world No 1, had too much experience for 20-year-old Naomi OsakaThe world No 1 signs autographs for fans after reaching the quarter-finalsKarolina Pliskova beat her fellow Czech Barbora Strycova 6-7 (7-5), 6-3, 6-2Kyle Edmund was in quarter-final action against Grigor Dimitrov...Edmund will be British No 1 if he wins in the semi-finalsMarin Cilic beat Rafa Nadal to take the other semi-final place against EdmundNadal was treated on court for a hip or thigh injuryRoger Federer eased past Thomas Berdych to reach the semi-finals.Tennys Sandgren was knocked out of the men's singles by Hyeon Chung.Angelique Kerber reached the last four with a victory over Madison Keys.Kerber set up a clash with Simona Halep after the Romanian beat Karolina Pliskova.Kyle Edmund was knocked out of the Australian Open by Marin Cilic in the semi-finals.Edmund congratulates Cilic after their semi-final clash.Edmund leaves the arena after his semi-final defeat.Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep pose ahead of the women's final.Halep was looking to win her first Grand Slam title.Caroline Wozniacki celebrates winning the women's final.Wozniacki parades the Australian Open trophy after her victory.Wozniacki parades the Australian Open trophy after her victory.Wozniacki poses with the Australian Open trophy after her victory.Roger Federer celebrates winning his 20th Grand Slam with victory in the Australian Open finalA fan celebrates Roger Federer's 20th Grand Slam successRoger Federer has become the first man to win 20 Grand Slam titlesA general view as Roger Federer plays in his first round match against Aljaz BedeneKyle Edmund celebrates his first round victory over Kevin Anderson at the Australian OpenVenus Williams suffered a surprise defeat against Berlina Bencic.Rafa Nadal cruised into the second round with a straight sets victory over Victor Estrella Burgos.Heather Watson crashed out of the Australian Open after defeat by Yulia Putintseva.Johanna Konta beat Madison Brengle in the first round.Juan Martin del Potro reacts after beating Frances Tiafoe Roger Federer waves to the crowd as he walks onto Rod Laver Arena Petra Kvitova reacts after losing a point against Germany's Andrea PetkovicGarbine Muguruza celebrates after victory against Jessika Ponchet Dominic Thiem beat Argentina's Guido Pella to progress to the second roundAshleigh Barty celebrates winning her first round match against Aryna SabalenkaRobson plans on spending most of the European winter in AustraliaKyle Edmund defeated Denis Istomin in straight sets to reach the Australian Open third roundIt completes a hat-trick of surprise defeats for world no 10Federer is one of the favourites for the tournamentKyle Edmund celebrates his third round victory over Nikoloz BasilashviliSecond seed Caroline Wozniacki beat Magdalena Rybarikova in straight setsNovak Djokovic is through to the next round despite an injury scareKyle Edmund is through to the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Andreas SeppiAndreas Seppi has no answer for Edmund's dominant serves and forehandsGrigor Dimitrov beat Nick Kyrgios to set up a quarter-final against EdmundCaroline Wozniacki celebrates her victory over Magdalena Rybarikova to reach the Australian Open quarter-finalsAngelique Kerber beat Su-Wei Hsieh to reach the last eight of the Australian OpenHyeon Chung celebrates his shock victory over Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic's struggles with his long-standing elbow hindered his performance in Monday's defeatSimona Halep, the world No 1, had too much experience for 20-year-old Naomi OsakaThe world No 1 signs autographs for fans after reaching the quarter-finalsKarolina Pliskova beat her fellow Czech Barbora Strycova 6-7 (7-5), 6-3, 6-2Kyle Edmund was in quarter-final action against Grigor Dimitrov...Edmund will be British No 1 if he wins in the semi-finalsMarin Cilic beat Rafa Nadal to take the other semi-final place against EdmundNadal was treated on court for a hip or thigh injuryRoger Federer eased past Thomas Berdych to reach the semi-finals.Tennys Sandgren was knocked out of the men's singles by Hyeon Chung.Angelique Kerber reached the last four with a victory over Madison Keys.Kerber set up a clash with Simona Halep after the Romanian beat Karolina Pliskova.Kyle Edmund was knocked out of the Australian Open by Marin Cilic in the semi-finals.Edmund congratulates Cilic after their semi-final clash.Edmund leaves the arena after his semi-final defeat.Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep pose ahead of the women's final.Halep was looking to win her first Grand Slam title.Caroline Wozniacki celebrates winning the women's final.Wozniacki parades the Australian Open trophy after her victory.Wozniacki parades the Australian Open trophy after her victory.Wozniacki poses with the Australian Open trophy after her victory.Roger Federer celebrates winning his 20th Grand Slam with victory in the Australian Open finalA fan celebrates Roger Federer's 20th Grand Slam 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