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Two-time Australian Open Champion Naomi Osaka practices ahead of her match on Monday.

Naomi Osaka’s return to grand slams a year ago didn’t end well. Now for the rematch

The former world No.1 and two-time Australian Open champion believes she can win the tournament again.

  • Billie Eder

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The handshake moment between the players.

‘We talked about it’: Gauff explains Swiatek handshake drama

Coco Gauff was quick to downplay any ongoing resentment between her and former world No.1 Iga Swiatek after the United Cup final.

  • Scott Spits
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Nick Kyrgios says he’s ‘smart as’, and he might just be right

OnlyFans, NBL, pickleball entrepreneur and TV’s nascent voice of tennis – Nick Kyrgios will be in your face for a long time to come, no matter how long he keeps playing.

  • Scott Spits
Alcaraz and de Minaur shake hands at the net at the end of their charity match on Rod Laver Arena.

The full draw: Australian Open matches to watch, and those to wait for

The Australian Open takes centre stage again on Sunday. We take look at what to expect in the first round and beyond.

  • Scott Spits
Aryna Sabalenka.

Sabalenka claims Brisbane title, Osaka retires from Auckland final ahead of Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka has tuned up for the Australian Open by winning the Brisbane International for the first time.

  • Marc McGowan
The overskirt featured a tulle petticoat.

Brat mama: Naomi Osaka’s fashion ace was filled with hidden meanings

After a two-year break, the Japanese tennis champion is back to her playing best, and is the reigning queen of on-court style.

  • Melissa Singer
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Ajla Tomljanovic

Australian Open day three as it happened: Tomljanovic wins in third set; Spanish ace Alcaraz eases through; Kokkinakis wins tense five-set battle

Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic is back at Melbourne Park, while Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz are also in action.

  • Caroline Schelle and Marnie Vinall
Angelique Kerber played her first major tournament match since returning from maternity leave.

Mothers’ club dwindles as Kerber and Osaka exit first round

Winning grand slam matches when you have just rejoined the professional tour after having a baby is not easy, just ask Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka.

  • Chip Le Grand
Evonne Goolagong Cawley holds daughter Kelly after winning a tournament in 1978.

The tennis-superstar mum: It’s the birth of a new era – almost

A raft of former top-ranked players competing in this year’s Australian Open are now mums. But what seems like a new trend is, in fact, anything but.

  • Alan Attwood

Australian Open 2024: Players to watch

From all-conquering champions to exciting newcomers with flashy forehands and dashing smiles: some of the key players to keep an eye on.

  • Courtney Walsh

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