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.
Australian Open Tennis
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.
Sabalenka’s get-out-of-jail shows cracks in women’s game
Aryna Sabalenka is either one of the greatest tennis players in history or there’s something seriously wrong with the women’s game since Ash Barty retired, writes Julian Linden.
Back from the dead – Sinner’s laughing on eve of Demon clash
Jannik Sinner’s illness has come and gone. From what I saw on Tuesday … he’s laughing.
Demon relishes role of underdog
Alex de Minaur is up and about. Suddenly free of the pressure of letting anyone down which makes him a dangerous opponent for Jannik Sinner.
Aussie pair’s comeback stunner
A wildcard duo have stormed into the mixed doubles semi-finals – and they won’t be the only Aussies in the final four teams.
Wham, bam, Rotterdam – the match giving Demon hope
Alex de Minaur hasn’t won a set, let alone a match, against Jannik Sinner for five years. And the finer details of one defeat is filling him with optimism.
Star slams ‘absolutely ridiculous’ change
After winning through to an Australian Open semi-final, a star has lashed out at a little-known change affecting all grand slams.
Daily Serve: Why Lleyton Hewitt ‘could be on tour right now’
He’s the current Davis Cup captain and is steering Alex de Minaur’s Aus Open campaign, but one Aussie tennis legend believes Lleyton Hewitt could still be playing at the top level.
Tie-break terrors: American blows golden chance
An American star will lose sleep over what could have been after a quarter-final clash full of on-court controversy.
‘It was brutal’: The rebuilding of the speed demon
To Alex de Minaur, there is no sweeter smell than the burning rubber under his heels. Here’s how the Demon was rebuilt after ‘brutal’ injuries and why he should be Aussie tennis’ poster boy.
How Demon could ‘expose’ shaky Sinner
The numbers say Alex de Minaur faces an uphill battle to take down world No.1 Jannik Sinner, but there’s a few questions he now has answers to.
Djokovic accepts apology after Tony Jones fracas
Novak Djokovic has put a pin in his Channel 9 feud after accepting Tony Jones’ apology following the broadcaster’s offensive comments directed at him and Serbian fans.
‘Means the world’: Demon’s win keeps Aussie dream alive
Alex de Minaur is through to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park for the first time, ending his home Open hoodoo. Finally, Aussies have one of their own to cheer for at the pointy end.
De Minaur eases into quarters
Alex de Minaur has roared into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open in a rollercoaster round-of-16 victory over American Alex Michelsen.
‘Cmon’: Cruz shows plenty of fight against No. 1 seed
It didn’t look pretty on the scoresheet, but Cruz Hewitt showed plenty of fight to take it up to the No. 1 seed Jan Kumstat in the boy’s singles – and there’s plenty of his dad about him.
What’s up, doc? Sinner gets through
Jannik Sinner looked down and out. Shaking, stumbling, unable to move. Then he called for a medical time-out that changed everything.
Some like it hot: Djoker gets a ‘sorry’, Sinner survives, Carlos goes shirtless
Gloves are off. Shirts are off. The Australian Open is heating up.
‘Reminds me of Nadal’ – Djokovic ready for a rumble in the jungle
Carlos Alcaraz asks, ‘What weakness Novak has?’ He answers the question himself. ‘Just a few. Or none.’
Daily Serve: Ukrainian star willing ‘to almost die’ to beat Russians
She paid tribute to the “spirit of Ukraine” after her fourth-round win at the Aus Open and Elina Svitolina says she is willing to do almost anything to beat a Russian foe as the countries continue to wage war.
Sick star pushes through pain
World no. 1 Jannik Sinner has survived a mid-match health scare to keep his title defence alive at Melbourne Park.
‘Disrespectful’: Legend’s take on crowd issue
Rowdy crowds have made for a great atmosphere at the Australian Open, but there’s a line tennis officials shouldn’t let them cross in the pursuit of more eyeballs.
The ‘secret weapon’ driving Australian Open’s biggest stars
Winning a grand slam – or even a single match – is an enormous feat of planning, endurance and recovery. Everyone needs a secret weapon. Nine stars reveal the secrets to their success.
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