‘Way better than Cancun’: Sabalenka backs Saudi finals bid
A potential move of the WTA Finals to Saudia Arabia has sparked a backlash but reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has backed any potential switch.
Australian Open Tennis
‘Say it to my face’: Djokovic serves it up to Aus Open fans
Novak Djokovic won the match on the court and a battle off of it while a valiant Jordan Thompson has been toppled by Stefanos Tsitsipas. RECAP THE ACTION
Move over Kyrgios: Demon rises as our new marquee man
Not since Ash Barty has all of Australia been behind a tennis star. CHRIS CAVANAGH looks at the figures showing Alex de Minaur is the most popular Australian around.
‘Hear it when I sleep’: US star battles home fans
One of the Open’s biggest entertainers has extended an olive branch to Aussie fans after playing party-pooper on John Cain Arena.
Aussie tale of the headliner and the unheralded
Alex de Minaur and Storm Hunter are into the third round at the Australian Open. They’ve come from very different places.
Boxing kangaroo quick to floor outgunned Italian
Alex de Minaur had a tough opponent. Annihilated him. He’s through to the third round of the Australian Open while barely raising a sweat – except when one curly question came his way.
The bad blood behind Ajla and her next Open rival
There’s enough bad blood between Ajla Tomljanovic and Jelena Ostapenko for a Taylor Swift song. They clash at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Demon praises ‘unbelievable’ Aussie bolter
An Australian doubles star is continuing to make waves in the singles as she pulled off another big upset on Wednesday.
’More to give’: Demon’s warning to contenders
Alex de Minaur says he is below his best despite annihilating his Italian opponent in a straight sets “revenge” act in the second round.
Demon secures Davis Cup revenge with Aus Open blitz
Alex de Minaur has brushed aside dangerous Italian Matteo Arnaldi as Australian tennis fans dare to dream of a deep run from the tenth seed at Melbourne Park.
Ex-bikie blows up after ‘awkward’ Judd pic
A former bikie boss turned influencer has hit back after his awkward encounter sitting next to Rebecca Judd gained attention.
Warning for diehard Aus Open fans
Thousands of diehard tennis fans have been warned of the promise of lucrative tickets to this year’s Australian Open.
Three-year feud to be reignited as Aussie sets up grudge match
She was branded the ‘worst player on tour’ in an ugly clash three years ago, and now Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic gets a chance to exact revenge at her home slam.
The ‘gamble’ which paid off big time for Aussie star
Deciding to have surgery last year was a career-defining decision for one of only two Australian women left in the singles draw at the Australian Open.
Tomljanovic victory very sweet post rehab battle
Ajla Tomljanovic was uncharacteristically relishing her marathon win over Petra Martic, a ‘big one’ after being forced out of the sport by a knee injury.
Kokkinakis details ‘motivation struggles’ after Aus Open thriller
Thanasi Kokkinakis says he needs to find a way to motivate himself to crack the elite of the sport, after his thrilling win in the Australian Open first round. RECAP DAY THREE.
Aus Open star calls out Channel 9 for sexist coverage
Daria Kasatkina has hit out at Channel 9’s television scheduling after they chose not to air the prime time clash between two female players in favour of the controversial Alexander Zverev.
Midnight matches? Coco cannot bear it
Only a more nocturnal creature than Coco Gauff would want a late-night match at the Australian Open.
Rune takes baby steps to being the man
One of the tour’s most promising players is trying to grow up fast.
Pop will need lots of snap, crackle
Novak Djokovic faces Australia’s Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday. He’s 29-1 against locals at their home slam but the Aussie has the weapons to do some damage.
‘Mind games’ could be Aussie’s best shot at history
Alexei Popyrin is vying to become only the third current player to beat Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open. A former Aussie reveals how he can pull it off.
Aussie shines through as others bundled out
A sixth Australian has won through to the second round after the flurry of early exits for the locals continued on Tuesday.
Bizarre rule breach delays Aus Open start
Tennis rules are in focus at the Australian Open after player complaints about some and another obscure rule impacted another game on Tuesday.
Hewitt’s son given Aus Open wildcard
Just over 25 years after Lleyton Hewitt made his Australian Open debut his teenage son is getting a chance to follow in his footsteps.
‘Can’t wait’: Barty confirms big new plans
Ash Barty made her presence felt in Melbourne on Monday with a plan to produce Australia’s next tennis champions.
De Minaur in sights of another danger man
Alex de Minaur’s next Australian Open opponent is even more dangerous than the one he just faced.
Osaka curses own ‘delusion’ after Aus Open exit
Naomi Osaka’s comeback has been stopped in its tracks, with the former champion saying she expected more of herself in her return to Rod Laver Arena. RECAP DAY TWO AS IT HAPPENED.
Demon reveals ‘tweaks’ that may spark Aus Open title run
Alex de Minaur is onto the second round in Melbourne, and says a change in style is behind his surge up the rankings and revealed what’s different about him this year on the biggest stages.
‘Wokest tournament ever’ leaves players, fans frustrated
A new initiative at the Aus Open caused Jordan Thompson to label the event the ‘wokest tournament ever,’ slamming the new rule created for the betterment of the fans.
Who you gonna call? Djokebusters!
The cold call behind the Australian Open’s biggest grudge match that moved closer to an on-court showdown on Monday.
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