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Novak Djokovic after his retirement from this year’s Australian Open.

‘I’m trying to understand them’: Djokovic bows out amid boos and cheers

Djokovic brought his showdown with No.2 Alexander Zverev to an abrupt finish after losing a marathon 81-minute first set, prompting a mixture of boos and cheers as he farewelled Melbourne Park for possibly the last time. 

  • Scott Spits, Russell Bennett and Selma Milovanovic

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Novak Djokovic leaves centre court for a medical timeout.

Djokovic drama sparks call for better policing of AO medical timeouts

Former tournament director Paul McNamee says medical timeouts should be better policed after two of the sport’s biggest names spent lengthy periods off court receiving treatment.

  • Scott Spits
John McEnroe, Lleyton Hewitt and Todd Woodbridge commentate the Kokkinakis-Draper match.

‘You gotta be you’: Inside the commentary box with McEnroe and co

We went behind the scenes as the team of Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt and John McEnroe called the Kokkinakis-Draper match.

  • Sam McClure
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Nick Kyrgios says he’s ‘smart as’, and he might just be right

OnlyFans, NBL, pickleball entrepreneur and TV’s nascent voice of tennis – Nick Kyrgios will be in your face for a long time to come, no matter how long he keeps playing.

  • Scott Spits
John McEnroe and Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon ahead of the 2024 tournament.

‘You can’t be serious’: Nine lures McEnroe back for Australian Open

Nine’s coverage of the Australian Open has been supercharged by the return of one of the sport’s greatest names, while there will also be a splash of Olympic gold.

  • Jon Pierik
Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning with coach Darren Cahill and his team after their Men’s Singles Final match against Daniil Medvedev during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Our story came true’: What Sinner said to coach Cahill after his AO win

Italians are “very touchy people”, according to Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill, so there were plenty of hugs, but also a few choice words in the players box.

  • Peter FitzSimons
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“I’m very proud of where I am today and how far I’ve come” … Former tennis player, and now author and commentator, Jelena Dokic.

Why I and so many others needed to apologise to Jelena Dokic

The former tennis star and commentator has found her happy place, but she refuses to be silent about abuse and domestic violence.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Test your knowledge!

The Weekly Sports Quiz: Do you know SuperBrat McEnroe’s sledge?

How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines at the weekend?

  • Ears McEvoy
Nick Kyrgios poses for a selfie with fans after his first round win at the Australian Open, a match rival Liam Broady discusses in the documentary Australia’s Open.

‘Out of control’ and ‘awful’: Documentary aims to reveal real Australian Open

Australia’s Open has plenty of big matches and big names, but what it really needs is juicy backstage drama.

  • Sandra Hall
Line judges were replaced by an electronic system at the 2021 Australian Open.

Is artificial intelligence about to replace line officials at Wimbledon?

The director of the world’s most famous tennis tournament says it must balance “absolutely sacred” heritage to keep up with the times.

  • Rob Harris

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