Barty Party lives on? Ash gives answer over pro golf career
Ash Barty has lined up as a professional cricketer for the Brisbane Heat and is a three-time grand slam champion. Could she add golf to her resume?
Australian Open Tennis
Tennis branding aces message, nets new players
Tennis Australia posted record-breaking attendance at the 2024 Australian Open in January, which coincided with a new brand platform and integrated campaign designed to help “future proof” the brand of tennis.
Healy’s Australians brace for summer scorcher in Perth
Sophie Molineux said she’d be back ‘sooner or later’. It’s been the latter but after two years fighting injuries, she’s in the frame to make Australia’s Test XI against South Africa on Thursday.
Surgery setback for Aussie tennis ace
An early Australian Open exit wasn’t the only setback to start the 2024 season for an Aussie tennis star.
Tennis officials left with egg on their faces
Australia’s No.1 gave tennis authorities a serve when she was denied a wildcard in to the Australian Open and has left them with more egg on their faces.
Is the EV9 the King of Kias? Or a hearse for a robot
If you watched even a minute of the Australian Open then you’ve seen the ads. Now find out if Kia’s Blade Runner-esque EV9 is actually any good.
‘Queenslander’ Hrdlicka’s tennis trek
The 2024 Australian Open was the first time that Jayne Hrdlicka as chair of Tennis Australia hosted the grand slam tournament without a Melbourne base to call home.
Booing at sporting events is a national tradition: PM
Anthony Albanese has brushed off being booed by the Australian Open crowd, calling it a ‘national tradition’, as he continues to spruik his changes to the stage three tax cuts.
Sinner a step too far in Medvedev’s marathon
Daniil Medvedev spent more time on court than any other player in grand slam history and that played into Jannik Sinner’s hands.
Head over heels about the magic of a grand slam
It was the first major triumph for 22-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner who plays so gracefully and elegantly that yeah, no, he could compete in one of Valentino’s three-piece suits.
Open boss responds to problematic change
Late finishes and fans moving after games raised the ire of plenty during the Australian Open and the tournament boss has made a pledge on both.
Sweet Sinner a unique and unlikely champion
He’s modelled for Gucci, has a deal with Ferrari and is dating an influencer. But the flame-haired mountain man’s backstory is as compelling as his game.
Bulldog’s Bite: How NRL coach is dealing with sneaky spies
Which paranoid NRL coach has an unorthodox method to deal with spies at training? This and more in DEAN RITCHIE’S return with Bulldog’s Bite.
‘Dance in the pressure storm’: Sinner’s ’magic’
The day after seizing an epic Australian Open win, Jannik Sinner was embracing the pressure that comes with trying to win more.
Mental demons resurface as ‘Next Novak’ snatches historic comeback
Dannil Medvedev blasted Jannik Sinner off the court for two sets in the Australian Open final. Then it started to unravel – and the hottest young player in tennis announced himself to the world.
Jackie O lashes out at Albo booers
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has weighed in on backlash after the Prime Minister copped a hostile reception at the Australian Open.
Albanese booed by crowd at Australian Open men’s final
The PM has played down the frosty reception he received at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena during the trophy presentation, forcing a halt to proceedings | WATCH
‘Dead for a week’: History-making run dooms marathon man
Daniil Medvedev could barely walk after his first round match at the Australian Open. He wound up sweating through a record 24 hours and 17 minutes on court and it still wasn’t enough.
Labor ‘can’t be trusted on negative gearing’
Peter Dutton ridicules Jim Chalmers’ claim Labor won’t consider changes to negative gearing or franking credits, after the stage three tax broken promise.
Sabalenka’s superwoman from superbad Open final
Aryna Sabalenka paraded the Australian Open trophy at Carlton Gardens on Sunday. Her real walk in the park came the night before.
Who’s who at centre court of Melbourne Park
Never mind cost of living, Albo’s broken promise or the early exit of a perennial champion, the main business at Melbourne Park on Sunday night was the men’s Australian Open final.
It’s all just a laugh for ‘scary’ Sabalenka
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka fights tooth, nail and decibels to win tennis matches. She’s intimidating and tough. Off the court, she’s the opposite.
Aussie champ calls out disrespect, demands major tennis overhaul
Newly crowned Australian Open doubles champion Matt Ebden has taken aim at “ageist” critics, while calling for a radical overhaul of the sport he loves.
Edben, Bopanna rock Rod Laver Arena in straight sets
After being denied two years ago by the Special Ks, Matt Ebden finally achieved Australian Open glory alongside the oldest man to win a doubles title in Rohan Bopanna.
‘Don’t mind if I do!’ Faruqi ruffles feathers
Colleagues at The Age have grown weary of the culture editor’s newsroom posturing about perceived conflicts of interest, privately quering whether he should dismount from his ethical high horse.
Champagne showers, ‘a lot to drink’: Aus Open champ’s wild celebrations
Aryna Sabalenka revealed her team maintained its reputation for off-court hijinx and ’craziness’ alive after the Belarusian claimed back-to-back Australian Open titles.
Rod Laver Aryna: Sabalenka claims second Aus Open in domination
Aryna Sabalenka has broken a 12-year hoodoo to win back-to-back Australian Opens at Rod Laver Arena in a straight-sets victory over challenger Qinwen Zheng.
Sabalenka wins second straight Melbourne Park title
Aryna Sabalenka completed her dominant fortnight by crushing Qinwen Zheng, claiming the tournament without dropping a set.
‘Disingenuous’: Mayor defends tennis comment
Perth’s Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has labelled accusations of sexism “disingenuous” after a video emerged of him appearing to joke the women’s Australian Open finals was “a reserves game”.
Comeback for the ages: Medvedev flips table on Zverev in epic semi
One hour into the second semi final, Daniil Medvedev would have been thinking about what movies he wanted to watch on the plane home. Three hours later, he’s thinking about his chance to win the Australian Open.
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