Zheng stunned at Melbourne Park, Sabalenka battles through

The normally ice cool "Queen Wen" got hot under the collar as she was sent packing 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in the second round by world number 97 Laura Siegemund of Germany.
15 January 2025, 03:06 AM

Racquet-smashing Medvedev survives Australian Open fright

The feisty Russian, a three-time finalist in Melbourne, lost his cool in the third set before rallying to beat unheralded Thai Kasidit Samrej 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena.
14 January 2025, 09:06 AM

Rybakina teaches teenager harsh lesson at Australian Open

The sixth seed from Kazakhstan demonstrated her pedigree as she manoeuvred the 16-year-old world junior number one from Australia to all parts of Margaret Court Arena.
14 January 2025, 05:38 AM

Fritz fires warning with Australian Open demolition job

The world number four wasted little energy to swat aside Jenson Brooksby, who is on the way back from a doping suspension, 6-2, 6-0, 6-3 on John Cain Arena.
14 January 2025, 03:59 AM

Osaka distracted by LA wildfires as she secures first-round win in Australia

Born in Japan, the 27-year-old has lived in the U.S. since childhood and has made LA her home.
13 January 2025, 18:08 PM

Tsitsipas the first big name to exit, Gauff off to a flyer

In-form Gauff laid down a marker as she swept aside former champion and fellow American Sofia Kenin in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.
13 January 2025, 03:49 AM

Djokovic reveals 'energetic disc' as new secret weapon

Novak Djokovic has revealed a new secret weapon that he credits with helping keep him healthy and prolong his career -- a green "energetic disc".
12 January 2025, 08:00 AM

Aggressive Sabalenka storms on as rain mars Australian Open

Thunder and lightning saw players and fans rushing for cover, with the heavy rain a headache for organisers who face a match backlog.
12 January 2025, 03:24 AM

Rybakina 'focused' on Australian Open after coach controversy

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said Saturday she would put the controversy surrounding her former coach Stefano Vukov to one side to focus on winning the Australian Open.
11 January 2025, 06:59 AM

Sinner and Sabalenka target back-to-back Melbourne glory

The first Grand Slam of the year gets under way at Melbourne Park as a 15-day event for the second year running, aimed at cutting down on late-night finishes.
11 January 2025, 05:15 AM

Raducanu rejects insect bite treatment over doping fears

The British player, who faces a tough first round match against Russian 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, was speaking in the wake of high-profile doping cases involving Iga Swiatak and Jannik Sinner.
11 January 2025, 04:16 AM

Alcaraz reaping rewards of rivalry with Sinner

Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon titles last year while Sinner claimed the Australian Open and U.S. Open trophies as the pair heralded a new era for the men's game by shutting out 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
11 January 2025, 03:29 AM

Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation

Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
10 January 2025, 12:26 PM

Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.
9 January 2025, 07:05 AM

Sinner turns focus to Australian Open defence after 'amazing' year

World number one Jannik Sinner said Tuesday his "amazing" 2024 was history as he warmed up for the defence of his Australian Open title with a tough exhibition match victory on Melbourne's centre court.
7 January 2025, 09:35 AM

Djokovic Australian Open preparations take hit with loss to Opelka

Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka.
3 January 2025, 14:30 PM

Djokovic calls for doping transparency after Sinner, Swiatek cases

Novak Djokovic on Sunday called for more transparency around doping suspensions in tennis, saying high-ranked players appeared to be treated differently to others.
29 December 2024, 05:42 AM

Sabalenka enjoying 'chilled' rivalry with Swiatek

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she and key rival Iga Swiatek have developed a "chilled" relationship off court in contrast to their fierce battles on the big stage.
28 December 2024, 18:48 PM

Arrives the changing of guard, at last

For over two decades, the "Big Three" of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic dominated the sport, pushing each other to unimaginable heights. Now, a new story begins.
28 December 2024, 08:00 AM

Zverev aiming to challenge Sinner for top ranking

Zverev trails world number one Italian Jannik Sinner by more than 3,000 ranking points, but his confidence is high after winning the Rome and Paris Masters 1000 titles in recent months.
27 December 2024, 09:30 AM