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Venus Williams arrives for the presentation of the 2025 Christian Dior haute couture spring/summer collection.

Venus Williams’ ‘comeback’ is an indictment on tennis

It is a win for nostalgic fans who remember the seven-time grand slam champion’s halcyon days, but make no mistake, this is an indictment on a women’s tour lacking in star power.

  • Marc McGowan

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Emma Raducanu was visibly emotional during her clash with Karolina Muchova.

Emma Raducanu confronted by ‘stalker’ before tearful exit in Dubai tournament

The 2021 US Open champion was visibly emotional as she went to the umpire’s chair after the second game of her match with Karolina Muchova.

Reigning Australian Open champion and world No.1, Jannik Sinner.

Australian Open prizemoney is $96.5m, but some tour players struggle to make a living. Here’s why

There is an arms race across the four majors – the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open – to position themselves as the biggest, best and most lucrative.

  • Marc McGowan
Madison Keys wins the Australian Open women’s title.

At it happened: Keys wins women’s title after three-set classic, ‘lots of therapy’ pays off

Madison Keys is the new Australian Open champion after denying Aryna Sabalenka a historic third-straight title. Follow along for all the reactions.

  • Roy Ward
Madison Keys is through to the women’s final.

She was once hyped as a future No.1. Now Madison Keys is chasing her first grand slam win

Madison Keys has learnt plenty since her last, and first, grand slam final – mainly to embrace the prospect of being “uncomfortable 99 per cent of the time”.

  • Marc McGowan
Madison Keys celebrates making the Australian Open final.

Australian Open 2025 as it happened: Keys wins thriller over Swiatek to reach Australian Open final; Sabalenka chases title three-peat

The second semi-final went down to the wire on Rod Laver Arena as a double fault sent the match into a tie-break and Madison Keys produced an epic comeback to win it 10-8.

  • Scott Spits, Melissa Coulter Ryan and Roy Ward
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Iga Swiatek was in ominous form against US star Emma Navarro.

Women’s semi-finals locked in amid further umpiring controversy

Paula Badosa, Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek and back-to-back champion Aryna Sabalenka will vie for their place in Saturday night’s decider at Melbourne Park.

  • Gemma Grant
Alexander Zverev.

‘Ridiculous’: Why Zverev hit out at the Australian Open despite reaching the semi-finals

The top German has questioned why let calls at Melbourne Park are left to the human eye, rather than available technology. But Australian Open officials have defended the switch.

  • Scott Spits
John McEnroe with Bryan Shelton.

Tinder for tennis coaching: The secret life on the world stage for those behind the on-court stars

The cut-throat world of a tennis coach at the top level involves pressure-filled contracts, a reliance on tournament bonuses, and enduring fierce public and private abuse from players.

  • Marc McGowan
Aleksandar Vukic of Australia.

Aussie Vukic out of Open after five-set thriller; Djokovic a ‘big fan’ of Collins

The Sydneysider is holding out hope of a Davis Cup call-up for Australia’s injury-ravaged squad after a heartbreaking end to his career-best Australian Open.

  • Marc McGowan and Scott Spits

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