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James has more than 20 years’ experience in the media industry, predominantly in sports. He has held writing and editing roles with AAP, FourFourTwo, The Sydney Morning Herald, AFL Media and Finder and spends too much time watching, playing or discussing sport.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Aryna Sabalenka smashes her racket after her defeat by Madison Keys of the United States in the Women's Singles Finalduring day 14 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Aus Open loser erupts after final defeat

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka blew a gasket shortly after the 2025 Australian Open crown slipped out of her grasp against Madison Keys.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Jannik Sinner of Italy acknowledges the crowd after winning against Ben Shelton of the United States in the Men's Singles Semifinal during day 13 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Tennis world salutes insane world No. 1

Jannik Sinner produced some breathtaking tennis in Friday’s semi-final and left the sports world all saying the same thing.

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Legends clap back at Aussie Open broadcast

Aus Open broadcaster criticisms explode

Ben Shelton’s swipe of the Australian Open broadcast has gone viral, with a number of tennis greats weighing into the drama.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Aryna Sabalenka smiles while interviewed after winning against Paula Badosa of Spain in the Women's Singles Semifinal during day 12 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Sabalenka’s gaffe cracks up Aussie Open

The two-time reigning champ made a promise to her beaten foe, but quickly realised she’d dropped the wrong word after the match.

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Jannik Sinner was far too strong for Alex de Minaur. Photos: AFP/Getty Images

De Minaur hits back with late-night tweet

Alex de Minaur has responded to a harsh social media post after he was dismantled in his Australian Open quarter-final against Jannik Sinner.

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Emma Navarro reacts after the controversial point. Photos: Getty Images/X

‘Terrible for tennis’: Farcical scenes rock AO

There has been an intense reaction to a crucial Melbourne Park act, with a star player labelled a “cheat” amid calls for a rule change.

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Star’s final swipe rubs Australia’s face in it

Just when Australian fans thought they’d seen the last of Danielle Collins, the American hothead has given one final rebuke.

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Danielle Collins and her updated Wikipedia page. Photos: AFP/Wikipedia

Final insult as ‘villain’ bows out of Aus Open

It seems an Australian tennis fan has had the last laugh with Danielle Collins, making a priceless edit to her Wikipedia page.

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Jannik Sinner speaking to Jim Courier post match. Photo: Stan Sport

Tennis world rocked by Sinner confession

Jannik Sinner has made a surprising confession about his off-court habits following his third round win at the Aussie Open.

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Kid ‘breaks the internet’ at Aussie Open

A little Aussie boy has melted hearts and stolen the show after his interactions with superstar Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

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