Australian Open officials have urged fans to steer clear of ticket scalpers after scores of dodgy passes were seized by authorities, with tickets to the men’s final advertised for up to $600 above face value.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jewish groups have condemned fans wearing pro-Palestine T-shirts at Melbourne Park this week, in an apparent breach of tournament rules.
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.
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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