Demon explains ‘most disappointing part’ of Open heartbreak
Alex de Minaur looked to be charging to a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals before being blown away in the fifth set. The forlorn Aussie opens up on where things went wrong.
Australian Open Tennis
Aus Open fourth round too brutal a hill for Demon to climb
The fourth round of the Australian Open once again proved to be the downfall of Alex de Minaur, as the mental demons of ‘The Demon’ took over to end his Australian Open.
De Minaur goes down fighting
The Australian played the shot of the tournament but lost a five-set heartbreaker at the Australian Open to Russian Andrey Rublev.
Demon vanquished: Will a ‘huge heart’ alone get the job done?
At one point, it looked as though Alex de Minaur was sprinting to the final eight, then the gap between the Aussie and the best in the world really came to the fore.
Kids’ stuff as star on the rise shows her age
Mirra Andreeva, 16, has been the discovery of the Australian Open. She’s out
Djoker’s retirement date: when he stops winning all the time
Novak Djokovic says he will retire when he’s no longer a threat to win majors.
History, not money driving Djokovic towards Aus Open title
It’s now 32 wins in a row at Melbourne Park for Novak Djokovic, and while he was kicked off his preferred night time game, there’s only one thing driving the King of the Australian Open.
The ‘secret weapon’ giving players an edge at Aus Open
Infosys has developed an app that is replacing teams of sports statisticians, giving players more of a competitive edge at this year’s Australian Open.
Rain, defeat dampens Hewitt’s Aus Open arrival party
The Australian Open for Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton and Bec may be over, but the comparisons to his father may have only just begun after a raucous reception at Melbourne Park.
Private jet and a GOAT: Unlikely friendship’s ‘unbelievable’ origin
They’re two of the most fiery and competitive stars in the tennis world – but Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev aren’t enemies. Far from it. And the backstory of their bromance is remarkable.
Emotions boil over as Aus Open rocked by top seed’s shock exit
Iga Swiatek has suffered the earliest exit of a No.1 seed at the Australian Open in 45 years as a little-known Czech teenager blew the women’s draw wide open on a dramatic day 7. Recap every talking point here.
Aussie hopes crushed in doubles demolition
Storm Hunter’s title bid is alive but there is no chance of an Aussie men’s three-peat in the doubles after a raft of shock early exits.
‘That’s how they sell tickets’: Late nights set to stay at Aus Open
Fans don’t like it and the players hate it, but late night – or early morning – finishes at the Australian Open are a commercial reality, reports CALLUM DICK.
Hunter’s brave run brought to heartbreaking end
Storm Hunter’s career-best Grand Slam singles run is over after captivating Australian tennis fans and announcing herself as a genuine threat to the world’s best players.
Novak’s tease to rivals as Aus Open winning streak extends to 31
Just as the tennis world started to believe Novak Djokovic was beatable, he produced a performance to put the doubters back in their place.
Storm hunting career-best singles result, top-50 ranking
Storm Hunter’s coach Nicole Pratt has called on the Australian public to help keep driving the qualifier’s dream Melbourne Park run.
‘Where I want to be’: Demon looking at Aus Open second week
Alex de Minaur has given Australian tennis fans reason to dream of a deep run into the second week of the Australian Open — and says the back end of the tournament is “where I want to be”.
`Congrats to Russian propaganda’: Star unloads over tennis’ blind eye
Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk has let loose on the tennis world for “forgetting” about Russia invading her homeland, saying her mother still sends her videos of missiles flying over Kyiv.
‘If I’m honest’: Aussie’s huge doubles call
A reigning Australian Open doubles champion has tipped two others to continue the nation’s run of unexpected winners.
de Minaur’s huge task laid bare
A potential quarter-final opponent for Alex de Minaur is in ominous touch after destroying his seeded opponent in the third round.
Electrifying tie-breaker hits grand slam record
Anna Blinkova said a lot of mental work and ‘courage’ enabled her to finally topple third seed Elena Rybakina after the longest tie-breaker in women’s grand slam history.
‘In the past’: No tension as Aussie star bundled out
There were only kind words at the net this time as an Aussie star put to bed any thoughts of lingering tensions with a rival.
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One Aussie left as frustrations fly in grudge match
Jelena Ostapenko wiped the floor with Ajla Tomljanovic in the first set, but was made to fight for her place in the third round of the Australian Open.
‘Never forget it’: Epic finish sets new Aus Open record
Anna Blinkova and Elena Rybakina made history on Thursday night with a marathon effort in the final set, playing out the longest tie-break in Australian Open history.
Lionheart Thanasi loses no fans in gutsy Aus Open exit
Thanasi Kokkinakis’ Australian Open is over despite pushing one of the tournament’s hottest players to the brink in a gut-busting defeat.
‘That’s the question you ask?’: Zverev clashes with journo again
Alexander Zverev has been locked in another icy encounter with a journalist as questions about his domestic violence trial continue to dominate the Australian Open.
Swiatek calmly has rival on toast
Iga Swiatek doesn’t ooze charisma or Hollywood glam. She’s not the most powerful or poetic player – but she’s the best. And she’s snuck through to round three of the Australian Open.
Purcell joins mates at the Heartbreak Hotel
Max Purcell has joined the long list of Australian men to be pipped at the post at the Australian Open. Regrets? He has none.
Brazen style will remain, says beaten Aussie
One of Australia’s best singles prospects has promised more hearts-in-mouths tennis as he commits to his “unorthodox” style.
Better to come from beaten Aussie brigade
There’s a big push coming from Aussies in 2024 after a swag of players made their presence felt at Melbourne Park.
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