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Peter RolfeMajor Events and Development Reporter

Peter Rolfe is the Herald Sun Major Events and Development reporter. He has previously worked in state politics, general news, education and sport in a journalism career spanning 20 years.

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TOPSHOT - Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates a victory over Russiaâs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova after her women's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

How Sabalenka plans to pull off historic AO quest

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is busy focusing on one big thing as she embarks on a historic quest to win her third consecutive Australian Open at her ‘second home’.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 19th January 2025. Day 9. Australian Open Tennis at Melbourne Park. Alex de Minaur vs Alex Michelson on Rod Laver Arena. Alex de Minaur celebrates during the 2nd set tie breaker during his 4th round match against Alex Michelson . Picture: Michael Klein

‘No fear’: Aussie tennis great on Demon’s winning edge

John Newcombe says Alex de Minaur has sent “a warning to the other guys in the draw” and he says a recent attitude shift has him primed to win the Australian Open.

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Tony Jones should be booted, Australian Open cult hero says

Marcos Baghdatis, who made the 2006 Australian Open final, says Tony Jones’ comments about Novak Djokovic were a “disgrace” and he should be banned from Melbourne Park.

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Australia's Alex De Minaur reacts on a point against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘Fearless’: Rod Laver tips ‘the Demon’ to end Australian Open hoodoo

Australian tennis legend Rod Laver believes the nation’s best chance at this year’s Australian Open can go all the way and end a 49-year green and gold sporting curse.

Victoria

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning against Jaime Faria of Portugal in the Men's Singles Second Round match during day four of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

‘I love this sport’: Djokovic desperate to win another Aus Open trophy

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has spoken of his thirst to extend his legacy at Melbourne Park — after snatching another piece of tennis history at the Australian Open.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Thanasi Kokkinakis (L) of Australia and Nick Kyrgios of Australia pose with the championship trophy after winning their Men's DoublesÃÂ Final match against Matthew Ebden of Australia and Max Purcell of Australia during day 13 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘We owe it to ourselves’: Kyrgios vows to bring back the joy at Melbourne Park

Nick Kyrgios has vowed to double up with Thanasi Kokkinakis to bring the party back to Melbourne Park, saying he wants to repay the faith of fans.

Victoria

Jewish groups have condemned fans wearing pro-Palestine t-shirts at this week's Australian Open., Pic: Supplied.,

Jewish groups slam pro-Palestine protesters at Australian Open

Jewish groups have condemned fans wearing pro-Palestine T-shirts at Melbourne Park this week, in an apparent breach of tournament rules.

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MELBOURNE, JANUARY 21, 2024: 2024 Australian Open Tennis - Fans wave Israeli flags in support of Mika Buchnik in action against Ekaterina Perelygina during their first round junior girls singles match. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Not welcome’: Australian Open holds firm on banned flags

Attendees or protestors waving a flag banned at the Grand Slam will be kicked out or turned over to police, with security guards also permitted to conduct searches at entry points.

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Djokovic says Demon can ‘absolutely’ win Australian Open

Ten-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic says Aussie Alex de Minaur has the talent and drive to win this year’s title.

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MELBOURNE, JANUARY 12, 2025: 2025 Australian Open Tennis, Day One. Nick Kyrgios trains. Picture: Mark Stewart

Fired-up Kyrgios vows ‘no more clowning around’

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed his battles with depression, alcohol and injury have fuelled the comeback he hopes will win over the public and allow him to reach his full potential.

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