Aus Open loser’s bleak reality laid bare
World No. 2 Alexander Zverev has fallen short of grand slam glory once again, with his latest loss exposing an ugly truth.
Tennis
Lukewarm Sinner reaction hints at Australia’s ‘shameful indictment’
It’s no secret Australian Open fans are choosy about who they embrace as heroes. Some reactions were a shameful indictment on the country. And Jannik Sinner felt a touch of that on Sunday.
The frightening truth behind Sinner’s ruthless Aus Open rout
Jannik Sinner has sent the tennis world a terrifying message as he sealed his third grand slam title – because, at 23, there’s a lot more to come from tennis’ newest unstoppable force.
Grylls v Kyrgios: All the off-court action at the Australian Open men’s final
Hollywood stars, singers and sporting legends flocked to Rod Laver Arena, while Bear Grylls faced off with Nick Kyrgios in a game of table tennis.
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Full Presser: Nokak addresses early exit
Tennis: Novak Djokovic fronted the media following his early retirement against Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Zverev defends Djoker after shock exit
Tennis: Zverev showed great character by asking the crowd not to boo Djokovic after his shock retirement during their semi-final clash.
‘Let me win!’ – Zverev’s prophetic plea
Tennis: Zverev jokingly asked Djokovic to let him win a Slam. Interestingly, Djokovic later retired mid-match when the two faced each other.
Djoker drama! Novak pulls pin in semis
Tennis: Novak Djokovic has retired from the match following a tightly contested first set, which Alexander Zverev edged out 7-6(5).
Djokovic sensationally retires from Aus Open semifinal
Novak Djokovic stunned the crowd in Rod Laver Arena when he retired after the first set of his semifinal against Alexander Zverev.
Zverev’s shot of the day… for nothing!
Tennis: Zverev stunned with an around-the-net shot against Djokovic, but the rally still went Novak’s way.
Racquet science: Unravelling the ‘secrets’ of Aussie Open success
Fits and kicks have owned conversations at this AO, but have we forgotten about tennis’ most necessary weapon? CALLUM DICK analyses who is owning the ‘secret’ racquet market.
‘Tracking to be one of the greats’: Jones hailed our new Barty
Those in the know are confident Emerson Jones is destined for tennis greatness. Will she end a nine-year wait for Australian glory in the Australian Open juniors this year?
The Aussie mastermind behind Aryna’s Aus Open domination
He may just look like a face in the crowd, but Shane Liyanage is one of the masterminds behind Aryna Sabalenka’s success – and will be crucial in her attempt at a third straight Australian Open.
Big advantage to Australia amid China move
Two years after the WTA boycotted playing events in China fearing for the safety of a star player, a major event has been moved there.
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