‘Who knows?’: Novak uncertain on Melbourne Park return
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.
Australian Open Tennis
‘Tracking to be one of the greats’: Jones hailed our new Barty
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?
Tough through thick and thin, Keys stuns the tennis world again
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.
Serena comparisons unfair for Rod Laver Aryna
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.
Thin-skinned stars? ‘Embarrassing’ Channel 9 cops Open spray
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.
Demon couldn’t win but here’s one final Australia cannot lose
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.
Aussies ride wave into 58-year first
An Australian pair is guaranteed a grand slam title by the end of Friday night. But will ground pass holders be able to watch?
Fixing the Demon: What must be done to erase Sinner shambles
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?
‘Embarrassing’: US star lashes Aus Open broadcasters
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.
Which current player averages more than one Brownlow Medal vote per game played?
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?
Ink of the Open: Best player tattoos and their meanings
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.
Sinner fends off pneumonia theories after Demon destruction
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.
De Minaur capitulates to Sinner
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.
Keys in test of nerves as Swiatek bounces into Open semis
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 under fire as Aus Open furore erupts
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.
The court craft that elevates Djoker above Federer
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.
Tennis Australia’s concern runs a lot deeper than Djokovic drama
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.
Tennis becomes corporate Australia’s busiest boardroom
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.
‘Be better than dad’: Cruz Hewitt sets sights on surpassing Lleyton
Cruz Hewitt has no problem carrying the weight of his famous surname, with the son of Australian tennis great Lleyton making his ambitions clear.
Injured or not, the King of Melbourne Park isn’t dead just yet
Despite battling an injury that will dominate proceedings in the days to come, Novak Djokovic sent a message to the next generation on Tuesday night. He’s not going anywhere yet.
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