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?
They’re tennis players who wear their heart on their sleeve and some of their sleeves are inked with their heart. From Kyrgios to Alcaraz, Sabalenka and more, we reveal the Australian Open’s best tattoos and their meanings.
Alex de Minaur’s Australian Open is over after being blown off Rod Laver Arena by defending champion Jannik Sinner, who claimed his 10th-straight victory over the top Aussie.
Alex de Minaur’s Australian Open campaign has ended in a crushing 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 defeat to No.1 seed Jannik Sinner.
Madison Keys, a chronic majors underachiever, faces Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals. Swiatek has the awkwardness of a cricketer who’s claimed a catch before replays showed the ball bounced.
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek has come under fire from tennis fans, accused of returning a ball that had bounced twice at a critical point of her QF win over USA’s Emma Navarro.
It’s the tricks the 10-time Australian Open champion uses to outbox and outfox opponents that has him on top of the all-time Slam chart.
It says everything about the modern world that Tony Jones’s corny comments could escalate into an international incident. But dig deeper into player relations and you’ll find TA officials live in fear that a wrecking ball will be swung through their tournament.
Melbourne Park has developed into the nation’s busiest surrogate boardroom as corporate leaders use the Australian Open tennis extravaganza to entertain clients, network and reward employees.
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