‘Absolute riot’: Kyrgios’ plan for world No.1
Even before he’s played his first comeback match, Nick Kyrgios has laid down a challenge to the world No.1 after clashing over the Italian’s failed drug tests.
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‘Nick is honest about what he feels … it doesn’t mean it’s always kind’
Andre Agassi was once a tennis bad boy who hated the game, with talent in buckets and a confrontational style. Sound familiar? As Nick Kyrgios plans his court comeback, this eight-time grand slam champion has some advice.
Shock names among Aus Open wildcards
Rising stars and a three-time major champ were among those given Australian open wildcards with one particular name not yet included.
Piper-Heidsieck pops cork on champagne renaissance
Its first brand ambassador was Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France, and a new sponsorship deal with the Australian Open tennis will lift champagne brand Piper-Heidsieck’s visibility.
Sweet deal as M&Ms hit the Australian Open with pop-up store
Mars will launch its first M&Ms Store in the Southern Hemisphere with a pop-up at the Australian Open as the brand pursues cultural leadership status.
Kyrgios Aus Open mystery finally answered
A key question has been answered over Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open comeback plans as the tournament released the full list of entrants.
‘Excited’: Novak confirms shock Australian launch pad
As he chases what would be a record 25th grand slam title at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic will begin his campaign here.
Aussie ready for next ‘level’ in AEW
One of AEW’s emerging stars can’t wait to perform in front of Australian wrestling fans at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in February.
Ash Barty: Rafa lived out my lost tennis dream
Ash Barty’s historic Australian Open victory was never meant to be her final tennis match. In a tribute to Rafael Nadal, she reveals how grateful she is that one of her favourites lived out his tennis dream.
Djokovic to headline blockbuster week
Novak Djokovic and some of the best players in the world will light up Rod Laver Arena in a big win for fans and charities a week before the Australian Open.
$1m black hole: Why Aus Open gendered format could be here to stay
Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland has hit back at criticism of the dual gender format, revealing the previous stand-alone women’s Australian Open had losses of close to $1 million per year.
Waterdrop serves up plans after Aus Open
Healthy hydration brand Waterdrop will leverage its Australian Open sponsorship to boost brand awareness as it prepares to hit retail channels in 2025.
Legend survives scare in big Aus Open win
A day that started with high hopes for a decade-long winning drought coming to an end finished with something completely different.
Open in financial fight for future
Ater both male and female players raised increasing concerns about the format of the Australian Open the man in charge has returned serve on the issues the tournament is facing.
‘Watched Gladiator’: World No.953 in shock Open win
Named after Mel Gibson’s lunatic character in the Lethal Weapon movies, Ryggs Johnston wrote his own fairytale script with a win from nowhere in the national Open.
‘Sandbelted’: Ryggs Johnston’s dream Australian Open hits hurdle
Meet Ryggs Johnston, the next best thing to come from Montana since Yellowstone. It’s a name that spurs the imagination, but it’s his form on-course at the Australian Open which turned heads.
Last hope to end 10-year Aussie drought
There’s seven Australian flags in the top 10 going in to the final round of the Australian Open but they’ll have to stop a golfing marvel to end a winless decade for locals.
‘Much tougher’: Smith’s marathon effort fizzles
After making it his main target of a five week campaign the Australian Open title won’t be Cam Smith’s in 2024 after an almighty implosion,
‘Doesn’t probably care’: Aussie gun’s Open challenge to US rival
After a frustrating third round Lucas Herbert leads the Australian Open going in to the final day and has one really patriotic reason he wants to win.
‘Not so nice’: Big wet hampers Aus Open
Fears of players being sent off the course during the third round of the Australian Open cause a dramatic shift from normal proceedings.
17-year-old leading the Aus Open lead
With several big names battling an emerging star surged on day two at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Golf gender wars: Top players demand huge Aus Open shift
What’s happening off the course at the Australian Open is as fascinating as what’s happening on it, and with the national tournament at a crossroads, the players are calling for change.
Smith horror show as clock warning bites
Cam Smith was put on the clock for slow play for the second time in two events while playing with the same person and says it impacted his Australian open campaign.
‘Bite you’: Open leader knows job’s not done
After so much talk about the Australian open courses being soft a rising wind and hard greens is enough to scare even the leader who is in front by four shots after two rounds.
Minjee Lee fights the schedule and her putter in Melbourne
A tired Minjee Lee fought through the 18 holes to open her Australian Open campaign, in a round which raised more questions about her putter and also the new dual gender format.
‘Bad timing’: Big wet dampens Smith’s fiery call
Debate over course conditions continued to rage as the Australian Open began with bunkers full of water a feature of the opening round.
Shock Open lead after $7k year
It wasn’t the bunkers filled with water that held back a major champion as a coaching change prompted a surge from a Victorian gun at the Australian Open.
Smith, Herbert sizzle after course blow-up
Cam Smith was furious with how soft the courses were at the Australian Open, but it paved the way for an opening day birdie blitz in Melbourne.
Which sisters won the Don Award last week?
Plus which current Test bowler is among the top 10 in averages and which current golfer on the US PGA was the most recent winner of the Australian Open at Kingston Heath in 2000?
Serious questions over Open future
A location for the 2025 Australian Open won’t be confirmed any time soon with a strong player push to lock in a key piece of the 120-year-old event.
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