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February

Jannik Sinner defends his Australian Open crown in January.

‘Sad day for tennis’: Players slam Sinner’s three-month doping ban

Three-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner will not lose his No.1 ranking, will not miss any Grand Slams and will not lose titles or prize money.

January

Lindsay Fox and grandson Harry were out and about at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Lindsay Fox debuts new branch of family tree at Australian Open

The trucking magnate, closely flanked by his grandson and newest employee, rubbed shoulders with corporates and bankers at the men’s championship.

The Australian Open 2025.

Brisbane should learn lessons of Australian Open’s success

It’s always tough for governments to justify spending money on sporting venues. Yet, long-term thinking and the best option for leaving a legacy should be factored into the plans for Brisbane’s Olympic stadium.

The low Aussie dollar meant that US tourist numbers at the Australian Open were up by 10 per cent this year.

Hotels love that tennis now means ‘spoiling yourself’

Hoteliers have relished the boost from more tourists coming to the tennis this year because of the lower Aussie dollar.

Room to move - and watch: The Australian Open has a large pool of flexible space to use for events and uses separate to the actual tennis matches.

What the Australian Open can teach Brisbane 2032

Like grand slam tennis, the biggest challenge the Olympics faces is to attract people who may not even care for the sports themselves. But that needs space.

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Grace Tame’s t-shirt stunt; Banker games at the AO men’s final; How AI may hurt big tech

Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.

Australian Open.

Banker showdown at the Australian Open men’s final

At the tennis, Jannik Sinner triumphed over Alexander Zverev as three duelling investment banks put on their own show.

Jannik Sinner.

23-year-old Sinner crushes Zverev to defend Australian Open title

Italy’s new tennis trailblazer becomes the first player since Novak Djokovic in 2016 to win three successive hard-court grand slams.

Kellie Blauhorn and Andy Penn catch up with Penny and Grant Fowler in the Emirates seats.

Who’s really in and who’s out at the AO women’s final

Australia’s movers and shakers once more opened their social year in style, enjoying one of the true spectacles of global sport at the Australian Open.

Madison Keys of the United States celebrates a point against Aryna Sabalenka in the Women’s Singles Final.

American beats world No.1 Sabalenka for grand slam title

Magnificent Madison Keys has burst Aryna Sabalenka’s bubble to claim her maiden grand slam crown.

Chef Martin Benn and maitre’d Vicki Wild at Club 1905 at the Australian Open.

The $30k luxury lounge for top tier fans at the Australian Open

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has bought tickets to the Australian Open’s newly minted Club 1905, a premium offering for tennis fanatics.

Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic says he may not be back after shock withdrawal

The Serbian tennis star has failed to get past world No.2 Alexander Zverev in the semi-final of the Australian Open.

Behind the cartoon version of the Australian Open going wild online

It started with an attempt to help visually impaired tennis fans. The cartoon feeds of the world’s best tennis players are a sign of a greater shift in consumption.

Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur after the Italian’s quarter-final victory.

The numbers that show Alex de Minaur is running out of time

An analysis of the past 50 years of tennis majors shows that winning after turning 26 is a rarity, but one player should give de Minaur hope.

Jannik Sinner of Italy beat Alex de Minaur.

De Minaur demolished by Sinner in quarter-final

The Australian was attempting to reach his first grand slam semi-final, but his hopes were dashed by world No.1.

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She gave up tennis for law: One-time prodigy’s advice for rising star

Emerson Jones is on route to becoming the first local to win the junior Australian Open since 1995. And the last winner, who hung up her racquet at 20 to become a lawyer, will be watching.

What de Minaur needs to do to beat world No.1 Sinner

Australia’s last man standing, Alex de Minaur, has a bigger serve than ever but will need to be firing against the world’s best player in Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic fired up on court at the Australian Open.

A Michael Jordan moment? Djokovic could harness broadcast spat anger

Pat Rafter reckons Novak Djokovic is in a pretty good headspace to win a remarkable 11th Australian Open title after watching a spat with broadcaster Tony Jones play out. “He’s angry, and he likes to be angry,” Rafter said.

The suburbs where home buyers want a tennis court above all else

Property searches for homes with tennis courts climbed sharply last year, but they are harder to find.

Novak Djokovic speaks with new coach Andy Murray during the first round of the Australian Open.

Coaching pods have changed tennis, but reviews from players are mixed

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley’s latest innovation has brought some iconic moments to fans, but players say coaching pods ruin the individual nature of tennis.

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