1/124Nick Kyrgios and Bear Grylls are bros now. Photo: Instagram, @k1ngkyrgios.
Crazy scenes as celebs collide at Aus Open
Worlds have collided behind the scenes at the Australian Open with candid photos revealing a bizarre run-in.
2/124Nick Kyrgios and Bear Grylls collided behind the scenes, filming for the Australian’s Good Trouble series. Photo: Instagram, @k1ngkyrgios.
3/124Nick Kyrgios and Bear Grylls play mini pong. Photo: Instagram, @k1ngkyrgios.
4/124Shara Grylls and Bear Grylls didn’t seem too invested in the Jannik Sinner show. Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images.
5/124Liam Hemsworth looks almost as tense as the players on court do. Picture: Mark Stewart
6/124Hollywood star Liam Hemsworth and his model girlfriend of four years Gabriella Brooks before the men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images
7/124Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna may have seen themselves on the big screen before the men’s final. Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP
8/124Actor Eric Bana is tennis mad, having attended the AO final many times over the years. Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
9/124Bana likes what he sees. Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
10/124Aussie Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush also would missed the final. Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images
11/124And Jackie Chan is back! Picture: Mark Stewart
12/124More sports stars have turned out with former Red Bull F1 driver Mark Webber getting a front row seat. Picture: Mark Stewart
13/124Even French Olympic superstar Leon Marchand - who won four individual gold medals and a relay bronze in Paris - was in the crowd. Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
14/124And of course, Aussie tennis legend Ken Rosewall was given a place of honour in the crowd for the Sinner-Zverev final. Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
15/124Jessica Origliasso (L) of the Veronicas is seen with her fiancee Alex Smith prior to the Women’s Singles Final between Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys. Origliasso and Smith got engaged in 2022. Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
16/124The happy couple were enjoying the action at the women’s final. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
17/124Hollywood icon Jackie Chan was in attendance for the women’s final. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
18/124Australian swimming superstar Ian Thorpe taking in the action between Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys.
19/124Thorpie sported some sunnies and a hat as he sat courtside. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
20/124Aussie cricket great Brett Lee was also at the women’s final. In front of him is Candice Warner with her daughters. David Warner is playing for the Sydney Thunder in Monday’s Big Bash final. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
21/124Australian cricket cult hero David Boon made sure to take a photo of the final. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
22/124Carrie Bickmore was sitting courtside for the women’s final. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
23/124Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus was spotted with her new partner Mack at the Australian Open on Thursday. “It’s our first night out in the wild,’’ Titmus told the Herald Sun. “We met three months ago and I’m very happy.”
24/124Titmus kept a tight-lip about Mack’s identity, telling the Herald Sun he wasn’t in the spotlight. “It’s our first night out in the wild,’’ Titmus told the Herald Sun. “We met three months ago and I’m very happy.” Picture: Fiona Hamilton/ Tennis Australia
25/124Ariarne and Mack weren’t the only loved up couple in the stands at Melbourne Park this week - Australian rules footballer Darcy Moore and Dee Salmin were also taking in the action. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
26/124Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri was with his girlfriend Lily Zneimer as they watched the men’s singles semi-final match between USA’s Ben Shelton and Italy’s Jannik Sinner. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
27/124There was a motor sport theme as Mark Webber also attended, alongside former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan. Picture: Mark Stewart
28/124The AFL theme continued with the Daicos brothers - Nick and Josh - getting prime seats. And yes, that’s Magda Szubanski sitting behind them. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
29/124Ken Rosewall knows a thing or two about grand slam tennis and took in the brief Novak Djokovic-Alexander Zverev semi. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP)
30/124David Koch (C) is seen prior to the Women’s Singles Semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
31/124Global star Tyra Banks cut a mysterious hooded figure. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
32/124Celebrities have been flocking to this year’s Australian Open, including Bianca Censori’s lookalike sister Angelina who was a guest of Piper-Heidsieck on Day 11. Picture: Mark Stewart
33/124TV pals Ally Langdon and Sam Armytage were also spotted courtside.
34/124Former AFL player Nick Riewoldt and his wife Catherine. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON
35/124Aussie tennis royalty Margaret Court watched Iga Swiatek play Emma Navarro on Rod Laver Arena. Picture: Michael Klein
36/124You might not recognise them but your kids will. Ruby Brownless and Lucy Brownless, the daughters of former footballer Billy Brownless, were part of a new wave of young celebrities invited to the Ralph Lauren Marquee at the Australian Open. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
37/124Annalise Dalins, model and girlfriend of AFL player Josh Daicos, was another member of the new breed and looked stunning. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images.
38/124Grace Hayden, daughter of former cricketer Matthew Hayden, is another second generation star. Picture: Instagram
39/124TikTok is where the new breed are making their names and few do it as well as Elle Rayias. Picture: Instagram
40/124Model and content creator Morgan Waterhouse took his followers through his getting-ready process before hitting Melbourne Park.
41/124Nicole Kidman’s niece and TV star Lucia Hawley looked stunning as she attends the Women In Sport panel event in the Emirates Lounge. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images).
42/124Aussie model Montana Cox turned heads in a gorgeous outfit at the Ralph Lauren Marquee. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
43/124There were some familiar faces too. Carrie Bickmore was all smiles as she attended the Piper Champagne Bar at the Australian Open. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
44/124Bec Hewitt lived most of her early life in the spotlight but she’s now transitioned to tennis mum as son Cruz begins his slam career. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)
45/124Bec was in the stands as Cruz put up a great fight before going down to number one seed Jan Kumstat in the second round of the boys singles. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)
46/124Bec and husband Lleyton were watching on nervously as Cruz won his first ever junior match at the Australian Open earlier in the tournament. Picture: Mark Stewart
47/124Big name athletes continue to flock to Melbourne Park. Former AFL star Buddy Franklin was in attendance with his wife Jesinta on Sunday.
48/124Former AFL footballer Marc Murphy and wife Jessie ere also in attendance.
49/124Katie Boulter was also in an unfamiliar position as she put her racket down to watch Alex de Minaur on Monday night. Picture: Mark Stewart
50/124Australian athlete Morgan Mitchell (C) is seen at Novak Djokovic’s fourth round match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
51/124Australian boxer Harry Garside was also on hand to cheer on the Djoker. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
52/124Wallabies players Harry Wilson and Max Jorgensen provided a hulking presence. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
53/124Former Victorian politician Josh Frydenberg cheered on De Minaur. Picture: Mark Stewart
54/124NRL stars Daly Cherry-Evans and Cameron Munster watched Jannik Sinner’s third round match together on Saturday. The duo have been Queensland’s incumbent halves pairing for State of Origin for several years. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
55/124The NRL future of Cherry-Evans is up in the air. The 35-year-old is contracted with the Manly Sea Eagles until the end of this season, but it’s unclear if he’ll play on in 2026 despite still being at the top of his game as contract negotiations drag on. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
56/124Dallas Cowboys players Chauncey Golston, Henry Leverette, Jermir Thomas, Micah Parsons at the Australian Open. The NFL team just sacked their coach Mike McCarthy. Photo: Fiona Hamilton/Tennis Australia.
57/124Jackson Warne and his girlfriend Kiah Broadsmith watch Novak Djokovic in action against Tomas Machac on Rod Laver Arena from Novak’s players box. Picture: Mark Stewart
58/124Game, set, match. The young couple looked all loved up in the satnds. Picture: Mark Stewart
59/124Warne and Broadsmith have been an item since 2021. Picture: Mark Stewart
60/124The couple watched the action from Novak Djokovic’s players box. Djokovic’s wife Jelena is seated in the row in front. Picture: Mark Stewart
61/124Olympic champions Ariarne Titmus (L) and Steve Hooker (R) watch the men’s Singles Third Round match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
62/124Ariarne Titmus is a massive Rafael Nadal fan, but she was happy to see Novak Djokovic in action. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
63/124Ariarne Titmus’ swimming coach Dean Boxall popped down to Melbourne for the tennis. He’ll coach French superfish Leon Marchand this month when the four-time Olympic champ comes to train in Queensland. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
64/124Australian swimmer Emma McKeon was also in the stands at Rod Laver Arena for Djokovic’s third round match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
65/124Ariarne Titmus enjoys an aperol spritz at Rod Laver Arena. Photo: Instagram.
66/124Paige Lorenze, girlfriend of Tommy Paul, watches his third round match against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
67/124Collingwood big man Mason Cox has been at the Australian Open several times this week. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
68/124Aussie boxer Tim Tszyu enjoyed some down time at the tennis. He got married in December but his boxing career is up in the air after two brutal losses in 2024. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
69/124Former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil and footy great Moana Hope posted a series of sizzling snaps of their visit to the Australian Open on day five. Picture: Instagram
70/124Thattil and Hope went public with their relationship in 2023. Pictures: Instagram
71/124Entertainer Harry Connick Jr was also hand with his stunning family, including wife Jill and daughters Charlotte, Georgia and Kate. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ AARON FRANCIS
72/124The singer was on hand to watch Jannik Sinner.
73/124A day after his ex-wife attended, AFL legend Nathan Buckley headed to Melbourne Park with girlfriend Brodie Ryan and his son Ayce. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON
74/124Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of Taylor Fritz of the United States, was in the stands for his second round match against Cristian Garin. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
75/124France’s Gael Monfils watched his partner Elina Svitolina on day five. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
76/124Alex de Minaur’s mother Esther is following her son’s run from the stands. Picture: Mark Stewart
77/124Tania Buckley responded to engagement rumours swirling around her and new boyfriend Marco Kelly by telling the Herald Sun ‘we’re very happy’ after being spotted at the Australian Open on Wednesday night. Picture: Canty Creative
78/124Tania, the ex-wife of AFL legend and former longtime Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley, was seen sporting a huge sparkler on her finger at the Piper-Heidsieck event with son Jett.
79/124Tania met her new beau through motorsport as both of her sons race go-karts. She was married to Buckley for 18 years before they separated in 2020. Picture: Supplied
80/124There was a footy theme in the stands on day four as Adam Goodes headlined a host of former AFL stars watching on. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
81/124Eddie Betts, seated next to Tennis Australia chair Jayne Hrdlicka, was also on hand for Coco Gauff’s match. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
82/124Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn was also a guest of Piper-Heidsieck this week. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON
83/124On day three, Deborra-Lee Furness, looking radiant in a vibrant purple ensemble, enjoyed a day out at the Australian Open with daughter Ava. It was a bold message of strength and independence to the world and her ex, Hugh Jackman, amid his recent engagement. Picture: TENNIS AUSTRALIA
84/124Mother-daughter bonding! Deborra-Lee and Ava sit side by side watching the women’s singles match. Despite recent headlines about Hugh’s new romance, Deborra-Lee appears unfazed and focused on enjoying time with her family. Picture: Getty
85/124Deborra-Lee smiles straight at the camera, showing the world she’s moved on and is focused on her own life. Picture: Getty
86/124A picture of happiness. Deborra-Lee and Ava soak up the atmosphere at Melbourne Park, while sharing a special moment. Picture: Getty Images
87/124Kicking off the Australian Open 2025 season in style, sunscreen partner Bondi Sands hosted a secret, intimate lunch at The Terrace for 45+ VIP’s. Nick Krygios’ girlfriend, Costeen Hazi, is seen wearing a white collared mini dress. Picture: Supplied
88/124Costeen Hatzi cheering on boyfriend Nick Kyrgios, who sadly bowed out in the first round to Brit Jacob Fearnley. Picture: Getty Images
89/124Costeen Hatzi attending the Ralph Lauren Marquee in style at the 2025 Australian Open. Photo: Getty Images
90/124Collingwood’s Mason Cox swapping the footy oval for centre court at the Australian Open. Picture: Getty Images
91/124Aussie cricket legend Adam Gilchrist catching all the action at the de Minaur vs van de Zandschulp match. Picture: Getty Images
92/124Western Bulldogs coach, Luke Beveridge is also seen soaking up the action of the Men’s Singles First Round match. Picture:Getty
93/124Chris Scott, Geelong Cats Head Coach, taking in the tennis action at Melbourne Park. Picture: Getty Images
94/124Carlton coach Michael Voss enjoying day three of the Australian Open action. Picture: Getty Images
95/124The girlfriend of Australia’s “tennis bad boy” rocking a Camilla and Marc halter dress at the tennis beforehand. Picture: Supplied
96/124Hazi with the ex-girlfriend of Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis at a private Selfie Leslie event at the Australian Open. Picture: Supplied
97/124The pair watched the tennis action from Selfie Leslie’s section at Melbourne Park. Picture: Supplied
98/124Costeen posing for a series of snaps alongside fellow WAG Morgan Riddle at the Bondi Sands private lunch. Picture: Supplied
99/124Bec Judd serving up some serious style in the Emirates Lounge at the Australian Open, sporting a fluffy cardi. Picture: Getty
100/124Jessie Murphy bringing the style in a pinstripe blazer dress at the Ralph Lauren event. Picture: Getty Images
101/124Lindy Klim enjoying the high life at the Emirates Marquee. Picture: Getty
102/124Aussie tennis player Lizette Cabrera is seen also attending the event. Her all white ensemble includes an off-the-shoulder top, flare pants and belt.. Picture: Supplied
103/124Influencer and One Mile owner, Sammy Robinson, is all smiles with an aeporal spritz in hand. Picture: Supplied
104/124Australian cook, television personality, author and restaurateur Khanh Ong breaking up his all white outfit with a beige belt. Picture: Supplied
105/124Popular ‘TWAG’, which means tennis wife and girlfriend, keeping sun-safe as the ambassader for Bondi Sands. Picture: Supplied
106/124Georgie Tunny and Rob Mills serving up some serious couple goals at the Emirates Marquee. Picture: Getty Images
107/124Rebel Wilson is no stranger to the Australian Open - she just can’t help herself by returning year after year and brought new wife Ramona Agruma along in 2025. Picture: Getty
108/124Rebel snapped selfies on Rod Laver Arena - but it was the duo’s choice of outfit that really caught the eye. Picture: Mark Stewart
109/124Rebel and Ramona, who sat with Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka for the Aryna Sabalenka vs Sloane Stephens match, were actually in their wedding dresses. Picture: Getty Images
110/124Just two weeks after legally tying the knot in Sydney, they made their first public outing as a married couple — and made it a special occasion in their wedding looks. Picture: TENNIS AUSTRALIA
111/124The “Pitch Perfect” alum, 44, wore an off-the-shoulder blush pink midi with cream open-toe sandals, while the fashion and jewelry designer was clad in a white and peach floral short-sleeved number, which she paired with neutral two-toned heels, when they legally wed in Sydney. They first tied the knot on Sept. 28 at the Hotel Cala di Volpe in Sardinia, Italy in a lavish ceremony where the lovebirds stunned in coordinating off-the-shoulder gowns.
112/124But they weren’t the only big names in the crowd as the summer of tennis really kicked off. Danni Minogue was all smiles courtside as she caught Alexander Zverev and Lucas Pouille battling it out. Picture: Mark Stewart
113/124Peter Dugmore and Nadia Bartel are living it up at the exclusive Piper-Heidsieck soirée. Picture: Getty
114/124Chris and Bec Judd bringing the heat to the Piper Heidsieck party! Bec’s red-hot blazer and skirt combo is matching the aesthetic. Picture: Supplied
115/124Billy Brownless and Crystle Fleur, a picture of elegance at the Piper-Heidsieck event. Picture: Getty Images
116/124Previous MasterChef judge Matt Preston is serving up some serious style at the Australian Open. Looks like he’s traded the kitchen for tennis today. Picture: Mark Stewart
117/124Sonny Bill Williams was in the stand for the match between James McCabe of Australia and Martin Landaluce of Spain on day two. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
118/124From the track to the tennis court. Olympian Peter Bol is enjoying some world-class tennis action. Picture: Mark Stewart
119/124Collingwood’s Darcy Moore is swapping the MCG for Rod Laver Arena today, and he’s just as captivated by the action as everyone else. Picture: Mark Stewart
120/124Australian Open royalty Dylan Alcott was on hand for Nick Kyrgios first round match against Jacob Fearnley of Great Britain. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
121/124Kyrgios’ girlfriend Costeen Hatzi did her best to inspire the Aussie, who ultimately exited in straight sets. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
122/124Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena had a more enjoyable night as he progressed to the second round with a win against Nishesh Basavareddy. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
123/124Victory never tasted so sweet! Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her first-round win with Jelena Dokic, and the crowd goes wild. Picture: Getty
124/124A proud girlfriend moment for Sophia Thomalla after watching Alexander Zverev secure his first-round victory. Picture: Getty
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