US has no right to point finger at our Covid response
Australia is now a pawn in the international culture wars and our reputation unfairly maligned. We can accept this, or push back.
Australian Open Tennis
No Djokovic: champ will be barred from Australia
Immigration Minister says tennis’ top player won’t be allowed entry into the Australian Open unless he is fully vaccinated.
Mark Seymour covers a poignant Kiwi love song
The Dave Dobbyn ballad appears regularly in Seymour’s live performances, and he sees the act of covering songs as fuel for his own creativity | WATCH
The seemingly unstoppable Novak
If Djokovic wins a fourth US Open in September, he’ll become the first since Rod Laver in 1969 to claim a calendar Grand Slam.
Delicious nastiness of men’s final
Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are willing to get down, dirty and just plain nasty in their desperation to win.
Medvedev tears through Tsitsipas to reach final
Daniil Medvedev has extended his winning run to 20, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to book a date with Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final.
Russian’s exhausting regimen a recipe for success
An Australian contingent training at Flushing Meadows in 2019 were stunned when they saw Daniil Medvedev’s preparation.
Fit-again Novak closes in on ninth Open title
The world No 1 is through to yet another Australian Open final, ending Russian Aslan Karatsev’s dream run in straight sets.
Pursuit of history overshadows semis
There are four women chasing an Australian Open dream over the next three days but only one is chasing history.
‘I lost my way’: Barty on shock exit
The world No 1 has refused to blame a controversial medical timeout for her surprise quarter-final loss.
How Ash is stringing us along for her power Open ride
Ash Barty has ramped up the power after changing to gut strings. Here’s how it works.
Clash that changed the careers of quarterfinal foes
The last time Ash Barty played Karolina Muchova there was more than an element of New York madness about the occasion.
Djokovic wins late-night thriller
Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals after a stunning victory over Alex Zverev, overcoming a muscle issue in a match featuring sublime tennis.
‘Tactical masterclass’: Barty storms into quarters
The world No 1 produces a professional performance to power through American Shelby Rogers in straight sets.
Italian winner praises defeated de Minaur
Italian veteran Fabio Fognini has ended the Australian Open campaign of Alex de Minaur, and Australia’s hopes in the men’s singles.
Kyrgios regrets absence of fans
Fresh from a doubles triumph with Thanasi Kokkinakis, Nick Kyrgios is reluctant about playing until fans return to tournaments.
Tsitsipas speeds, Medvedev struggles
Stefanos Tsitsipas has steamrolled fellow youngster Mikael Ymer and Daniil Medvedev had an amazing five-set win that featured a coach walking out on his star.
Is this the most annoying man in tennis?
Alex de Minaur will have more than just a game of tennis to worry when he faces the most annoying bloke on tour.
Thiem prevails over Kyrgios in epic comeback
Number three seed Dominic Thiem has come from two sets down to win an epic five-set match over Nick Kyrgios on Friday night.
Has Kyrgios really transformed?
Remember how Andre Agassi transformed his reputation? Nick Kyrgios may be doing the same thing without losing his hair.
Nadal cruises to easy win after spectator ejected
Rafael Nadal has cruised to the third round, beating American Michael Mmoh in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 after a female spectator was ejected for heckling.
Kyrgios wins in five sets
Nick Kyrgios has won his second-round match against Frenchman Ugo Humbert after five sets and 3½ hours.
Wins for Barty and Stosur
Australians Ash Barty and Sam Stosur both won their first-round matches in straight sets
Let’s show ‘Firebrand’ Benoit and his tin ear the door
Benoit Paire trashed the Australian Open after his first-round exit. He was granted the privilege of entering the country when thousands of Australians are still trapped overseas. Does he not know how lucky he is?
Kyrgios, Tomic start long trek back to the top
Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic did not exactly turn back the clock but did enjoy comfortable victories.
Serena flies spirit of Australia
Serena Williams’ bold fashion statement at the Australian Open had frequent flyers doing a double take.
Djoker through in straight sets
No 1 seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic has easily won his first-round match against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-1, 6-2.
Australian Open ‘set to go on Monday’
The tennis major will proceed as scheduled, pending a clean bill of health from those tested, tournament chief says.
Big guns lay down markers for Open
Margaret Court Arena hosted a parade of women’s champions with the big guns led by Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.
Barty’s back with a bang
Ash Barty unveiled a new-look backhand in her return to competitive tennis.
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