Roger Federer had me at hello
THE great Swiss delivered a “remarkable” insight into his unrivalled success — and I was completely transfixed.
Tennis
Kyrgios pays hefty price for fan outburst
NICK Kyrgios has been fined for unsportsmanlike conduct after swearing at a rowdy fan during his round one win in Melbourne. But it was far from the worst penalty handed out.
Shrieking teen ‘can’t be serious’
AS Ashleigh Barty dropped her first set, her opponent’s “totally unacceptable” antics were scolded by furious fans and stars.
First look at Anna and Enrique’s twins
THEY shocked the world when they became parents to twins – in secret. Now Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias have shared adorable photos of their newborns.
‘Stay classy, Melbourne’: Anchorman grills Fed
WHAT happens when you get The Anchorman, The Angry Man and The GOAT on court at the same time? Hilarity, of course. Watch ‘Ron Burgundy’ Will Ferrell interview Roger Federer and John McEnroe at the Australian Open.
‘I’m from Brisbane and 38 degrees is perfect’
FORECASTED heatwave conditions don’t scare Ashleigh Barty, who wants her second-round match to be scheduled during the afternoon as she looks to blaze a path through the Australian Open field.
Ron Burgundy hijacks Aus Open
VIEWERS of the Australian Open witnessed what was probably the weirdest interview of Roger Federer’s career last night.
Teen’s out-of-control grunts fails to derail Ash
ASH Barty is through to the second round of the Australian Open after an epic match against teenager Aryna Sabalenka that was marred by the Belarussian’s grunting. Relive all the action.
Aussies’ ‘rooting’ makes Bouchard’s day
EUGENIE Bouchard was feeling the love in Melbourne as some special Aussies made sure everyone knew how they felt about her.
Djokovic breaks silence on bombshell
NOVAK Djokovic has fired back at the media, saying he is not the “greedy” man reports have painted him as after a bombshell revelation.
‘He gave up’: Aussie fumes at inexplicable burn
AUSTRALIA’S Jordan Thompson lost his cool at the umpire after a tense moment saw him make a damning accusation.
Ebden’s career win, Millman boosts Aussie hopes
AUSTRALIA’S No.2-ranked male Matt Ebden has pulled off the biggest upset of his career as compatriot John Millman also progresses to the second round of the Australian Open.
Kyrgios slaps down US reporter
NICK Kyrgios walked out of his presser still in shock about one completely bizarre question he could never have seen coming.
Dark secret sours the Australian Open
ONE mystery keeps rearing its ugly head at the Australian Open, but no one is prepared to address the elephant in the room.
‘We’re at the Australian Open, man. Are we done?’
EVERYONE knew it was only a matter of time! But in truth Nick Kyrgios could hardly be blamed for blowing his stack after being asked a question that could only be described as bizarre. Watch it here!
Classless American loser slammed
AMERICAN CoCo Vandeweghe launched a vulgar spray at her opponent before a war of words erupted in an ugly spat.
Barty out to join Aussie Open party
SEEDED for the first time at a grand slam, Ashleigh Barty is vowing to embrace the added hometown pressure when she begins her Australian Open campaign on Tuesday night in Melbourne.
‘Shut the f*** up’: Kyrgios erupts
IT TOOK barely ten minutes before Nick Kyrgios caught the attention of the chair umpire after blowing up at a fan.
Nike mocked for Aus Open fashion fail
A TENNIS icon’s mum joined the chorus of confusion over one outfit that’s certainly turned heads on day one at Melbourne Park.
Tennis players or ‘licorice allsorts’?
THE fashion is always a talking point when the world’s best tennis players converge on Melbourne for the first grand slam of the year and, judging by fans’ reaction, it appears Nike has missed the mark.
‘SuperFed’: Roger Federer’s superhero turn
THERE’S no doubt Roger Federer is the tennis world’s greatest hero. But what would he be like as a superhero? The tennis legend put the call out on Twitter for his fans to #PhotoshopRF as a superhero and the results are brilliant.
In-form Halep wary of Aiava
WORLD No.1 Simona Halep hits Melbourne in form having won the Shenzhen Open in China, but she’s on a scouting missing to learn more about her first-round opponent, Melbourne teenager Destanee Aiava.
Barty buzzing about her Open prospects
A LOT has changed for Sydney International finalist Ash Barty since her first few tilts at Melbourne Park, and Australia’s top-ranked female is determined to keep her resurgence steaming ahead.
Federer plays down title hopes
AN overwhelming favourite to land a 20th major, Roger Federer has moved to temper Australian Open expectations by declaring he is not 100 per cent ahead of his Melbourne Park return.
Stosur ready for Olympic gold medallist
SAM Stosur knows she is in for a battle of aggression in her Australian Open first round match on Margaret Court Arena against Puerto Rican Olympic gold medallist Monica Puig.
‘Bizarre’: Tomic’s smug mic drop
BERNARD Tomic has failed to qualify for the Australian Open — and finished his campaign with a smug parting shot.
Skimpy outfits in discrimination scandal
MINI skirts worn by courtside models at an international tournament are at the centre of a sexual discrimination scandal that’s rocked tennis.
Kerber too strong for Barty in final
GERMANY’S Angelique Kerber beat Australia’s Ash Barty in straight sets to win the Sydney International for her ninth consecutive win of the new season on Saturday.
Brave De Minaur’s consolation prize
ALEX de Minaur fell agonisingly short of his first ATP title at the Sydney International, losing to Daniil Medvedev in three sets, but the teenager star has scored a meeting with NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.
World loses it over ‘breathtaking’ Aussie teen
EVERYONE is salivating over 18-year-old tennis sensation Alex De Minaur after he put the world on notice with a stunning display.
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