Open season
Rainbow skates, pride flags and a question that keeps coming up
It’s that time of the Open when the topic of stadium names prompts plenty of interest but not so many answers.
- by Charlotte Grieve and Stephen Brook
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Rublev’s charity promises money for kids, it just can’t say which ones
The Russian star stepped onto court sporting the stylised angel wings of his very own fashion charity. It’s not-for-profit but who it is actually for is not entirely clear.
- by David Estcourt and Cara Waters
Margaret courts a stir with phone pas
When pressed by Courier, the best the Spaniard could say was, ‘Well, I watch WTA as well’, prompting uncomfortable laughs from the crowd.
- by David Estcourt and Stephen Brook
Vegemite revulsion and a secret VIP wields her influence
There’s been plenty of action away from the tennis courts at the Australian Open, as the darlings of social media strut their stuff.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Australian Open serves up a brand bonanza … for those willing to pay
From the front gates of Melbourne Park to the sunscreen sample you’re offered outside centre court, there’s a brand paying top dollar to get in front of your eyes.
- by Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
Drinks and tunes, but not everyone is having fun on the ‘party court’
Court six at the Australian Open has a courtside bar and DJ, but one current women’s player and a former star have raised concerns about the initiative.
- by Cara Waters
Australian Open ticketing scalps parents as kids over 12 pay adult prices
The rules around qualifying for a discounted child’s ticket have changed quietly, but significantly, at this year’s tournament.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
A woke bloke? Darcy Moore gives his verdict on seating rules
As more players voice annoyance over crowd noise, Collingwood’s skipper has made it clear which side he sits on.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
This secret garden may hold the key to Djokovic’s success
Novak Djokovic says a popular Melbourne garden that he visits to decompress is among the places that bring him luck.
- by David Estcourt
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