Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is the man nobody wants to see in their part of their Australian Open draw. Why? Because he’s bringing the biggest weapon in world tennis to Melbourne and could prove unstoppable.
Tennis has a drug problem that it doesn’t want to talk about, but with the Australian Open around the corner doping is all anyone will be talking about for the next two weeks, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
The 2005 Australian Open remains the turning point for what is arguably the biggest sporting event in the country. This is how organisers saved our grand slam, and made it bigger than ever.
As interest in EVs falls among Australians, ridesharing giant Uber hopes to turn that around. Here’s how you can get a free ride.
Alex de Minaur is under the radar. Nick Kyrgios is smack bang in the middle of it. His mantra at the Australian Open is this: ‘I think I’m the best tennis player in the world.’
Last drinks for Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. What’s your poison?
Dual Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka believes a heartbreaking decision could help her pull together a strong tournament.
Novak Djokovic has refused to answer questions about claims he was ‘poisoned’ while detained in Melbourne during the 2022 Australian Open visa saga.
Former US Open champion Roddick went after Kyrgios like few have after he trolled Cruz Hewitt, the 16-year-old son of Lleyton.
Alex de Minaur is adamant the pressure and intensive schedule of being Australia’s top grand slam hope is not wearing him down.
Speaking for the first time since being called out by Nick Kyrgios, defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has refused to respond to his rival over his failed drug tests.
Tipped by an Aussie great to win a breakthrough title at Melbourne Park, a famous villain is backing in a unique preparation.
Australian Open champ Jannik Sinner delivered a sharp response to questions about the criticism from Nick Kyrgios over his short doping ban.
Nick Kyrgios still believes he can beat anyone, but he’s just as bullish about fellow Australian Alex de Minaur who he believes can win a grand slam title.
Nick Kyrgios has made a bold declaration ahead of his Australian Open return as he prepares to take it up to his on-court rivals.
The former world No.1 made the stunning claim about his troubled, brief stay in Melbourne, when he was kicked out of the country over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid.
Destanee Aiava has made it through qualifying after winning a three-set thriller at Melbourne Park … a major win already if you know the backstory.
Teenage sensation Emerson Jones has drawn Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open. It will be the introduction to the public of a prodigious talent. Organisers could go the whole hog and plonk the 16-year-old on Rod Laver Arena.
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Adelaide International ahead of his quarterfinal clash with second seed Sebastian Korda due to a shoulder injury as he eyes his Australian Open run.
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On the eve of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic discusses wanting to recreate his 2023 form, life with two kids, and the mental side of the sport.
The Australian Open draw landed some telling blows – including on the defending champions and an all-time great. See how it treated Australian stars Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios.
An Australian qualifier has overcome body-shaming online trolls and a gruelling schedule to seal a main draw berth at Melbourne Park – as has a battling Kim Birrell in an epic.
To reach an Australian Open semi-final, Alex de Minaur will need to conquer a rival he has never beaten before.
Cam Smith has gone on the attack over the Australian Open format, saying exactly what he thinks about the dual-gender event.
One of the more fascinating stories of the Australian Open could happen before the tournament even begins.
Maddison Inglis has credited a landmark win by a fellow Australian with fuelling her surge towards an Aus Open comeback.
Ash Barty has some sage advice for the teenage star who has drawn excited comparisons to the Aussie former world No.1.
Nick Kyrgios has revealed the reason for a shock withdrawal as his long-awaited grand slam return appears under threat.
Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open, with the Aussie star revealing a fresh injury blow – but tournament director Craig Tiley remains unconcerned about the star’s availability.
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