Carlos Alcaraz
Australian Open 2025 as it happened: Aussie beaten in epic five-setter; Saville’s open on the edge; Zverev eliminates former semi-finalist
The Australian Open begins at Melbourne Park. Follow along for all the major moments, matches and some fun as we cover the day and night sessions on day one.
- by Roy Ward and Jon Pierik
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AO Briefing
Australian Open
Alcaraz admits Sinner rivalry is driving him in Melbourne; Australian star’s brutal injury reality
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz says he’s ready to become the youngest man to win a career grand slam.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
Many see Alcaraz and Sinner as tennis’s new kings – but is a ‘Sincaraz’ era certain?
After two decades, the Federer/Nadal/Djokovic dynasty is ending. Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz the new ‘untouchables’?
- by Greg Baum
De Minaur downs jet-lagged Alcaraz in charity clash
Despite losing to the top-seeded local in an intense practice session, the Spaniard showed glimpses of what to expect in his tilt at a career grand slam.
- by Shayne Hope
Opinion
Australian Open
A massive Australian Open awaits, and I’m tipping a couple of first-time winners
Leading into another blockbuster Australian Open, two-time reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka is in blistering form. But I’m not tipping her to win.
- by Ash Barty
Paris Olympics 2024 day 9 as it happened: Opals into quarter-finals; Lyles wins thrilling 100m gold; Olyslagers, Patterson on high jump podium; Djokovic completes golden slam
Australia have advanced to the last eight of the women’s basketball after a stirring win over the host nation American. Follow all the action from Paris as it happens.
- by Claire Siracusa, Marnie Vinall, Roy Ward, Billie Eder, Dan Walsh and James Polson
‘The greatest success of my career’: Djokovic completes golden slam, eyes LA Olympics
The 37-year-old climbed his last mountain, winding back the clock to overcome Spanish whiz-kid Carlos Alcaraz.
- by Michael Chammas
Analysis
Wimbledon
Out-served, outgunned, outplayed: Is this the end of the Djokovic era?
Doubting Djokovic is a dangerous game, but even he is starting to do it.
- by Marc McGowan
Princess Catherine’s purple streak is a Wimbledon winner
While royal rivals turned to feminine florals, Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a colourful stand at the tennis.
- by Damien Woolnough
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