Alexander Zverev joined elite company with his third Grand Slam loss without a victory, and the German will know when it slipped away. These are the key moments that decided the Aus Open final.
Fifty years ago today it seemed the local music scene was doomed, and those who appreciated good rock music believed the Sunbury rock festivals were the salvation – but the Countdown was on.
Jannik Sinner is a two-time Australian Open champion, but his opponent, Alexander Zverev was forced to wade through a tough moment after his loss at the hands of the Italian.
It’s no secret Australian Open fans are choosy about who they embrace as heroes. Some reactions were a shameful indictment on the country. And Jannik Sinner felt a touch of that on Sunday.
Jannik Sinner has sent the tennis world a terrifying message as he sealed his third grand slam title – because, at 23, there’s a lot more to come from tennis’ newest unstoppable force.
Madison Keys was told from 12, you’ll win a slam! A compliment to a kid. A complication when you’re 29 and haven’t done it. ‘I got to the point where I was okay if it didn’t happen.’ Which was when it happened.
Let’s call it the first — and ultimate — status update of the corporate season. School assembly for the CEOs. The gathering of big-shots and silverbacks. The Australian Open tennis finals.
We’ve seen the good, the great, the bad and the ugly at the Australian Open. All par for the course, says tournament director Craig Tiley.
Novak Djokovic was forced into retirement in his Australian Open semi final. Now he has lashed out at those doubting his injury claims, with an expert revealing the true amount of damage done.
Despite her long wait for a major title, Australian Open champion Madison Keys has revealed her celebrations were subdued following her upset victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
After years of coming up short, Madison Keys had to overcome her internal demons to land one of the sport’s biggest trophies, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Last summer, crowds gave Alexander Zverev frosty receptions in the face of allegations of domestic abuse. This year, ED BOURKE writes, tennis has been “very, very kind” to his reputation.
In a stunning upset, Madison Keys has won her first ever grand slam after defeating Aryna Sabalenka. JULIAN LINDEN writes, it’s the feel-good story tennis needed after Ash Barty’s retirement.
Aryna Sabalenka says her outburst and exit from Rod Laver Arena after a dummy spit was needed to cool down after losing her chance at three titles in a row.
On-court blow-ups for the ages, rowdy spectators causing strife and memorable close finishes – this Australian Open has had it all.
The coach of the world No. 1 has made a bold statement that will not be music to the ears of his rivals ahead of another grand slam final appearance.
Mindful of respecting ‘differing views’, Tennis Australia continues to court controversy by downplaying the significance of Australia Day.
When Novak Djokovic comes to Australia, there’s no shortage of drama that follows. But is this how it all ends for the master of Melbourne Park? SCOTT GULLAN with the analysis.
The crowds at Melbourne Park have been out of control for years, and Friday’s disgraceful booing of the Australian Open’s greatest-ever player marked a new low for the “happy slam”, writes Julian Linden.
He may just look like a face in the crowd, but Shane Liyanage is one of the masterminds behind Aryna Sabalenka’s success – and will be crucial in her attempt at a third straight Australian Open.
We may have seen the last of Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park, with the 10-time champion uncertain if he’ll be able to return as injury concerns mount up after retiring against Alexander Zverev.
Those in the know are confident Emerson Jones is destined for tennis greatness. Will she end a nine-year wait for Australian glory in the Australian Open juniors this year?
Proof that good things come to those who hang tough, Madison Keys produced one of the upsets of the Australian Open to book a date with Aryna Sabalenka in a tantalising final match-up.
It’s no surprise Aryna Sabalenka is drawing comparisons to Serena Williams, but as of now those are unfair writes Julian Linden. Even if she may soon have something over the GOAT.
Golden oldies suspect the current generation are precious and pampered. Maybe they just aren’t used to a fondness in Australian broadcasting for taking the piss.
A pair of Australian mixed doubles partnerships are on the cusp of grabbing the Australian Open title in a final that will turn the heart aflutter regardless of the result.
An Australian pair is guaranteed a grand slam title by the end of Friday night. But will ground pass holders be able to watch?
Alex de Minaur has been here before – and emerged bigger and better because of it. But what does he need to do to turn a Jannik Sinner humiliation into becoming a genuine grand slam threat?
The broadcasters of the Australian Open are again under fire, and this time it’s an American star taking aim, declaring the players have been disrespected by both the broadcast and on-court interviewers.
Plus which six Australians have made the quarter-finals of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park and which three non-state sides have competed in Australia’s domestic 50-over a side competition?
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