There’s a lot on the line for the four men playing in this weekend’s All-Australian doubles final. Pride, money, a grand slam title and for one of them, the chance to witness the birth of their child.
Ash Barty has made her first Australian Open final with a staggering performance against Madison Keys. But what was it like being on the other side of the court?
Crowds have flocked to Melbourne Park to be part of the Special K’s push for an incredible doubles title. But, what impact will centre court have on their Australian Open party?
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ doctor believed the Greek star had no hope of playing in this year’s Australian Open. Never tell this guy he can’t do something. He’s now in the final four.
Before he was officially named Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott had an inkling he would claim the top honour after spotting something out of place at the ceremony.
Ash Barty has advanced to the semi-finals of her home slam in blistering pace. But what is it like to be on the other side of the next for one of her clinics?
Comebacks, missed match points, early celebrations and violations. This Australian Open night session had everything – including a massive upset.
Rod Laver made a big call on Ash Barty and, after the way she responded to what Amanda Anisimova threw at her on Sunday night, he could be right.
They tried to fight Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the locker room and now the doubles world No.1’s have suffered a final ‘Special K’ indignity after bowing out of the open.
The Nick Kyrgios-Thanasi Kokkinakis show has become the hottest ticket in town and, after another knockout performance, its star has a message for the ‘dying’ sport of tennis.
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