History and 'school of life' drive Djokovic through controversies

Novak Djokovic, who won a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever.
29 January 2023, 14:12 PM

Djokovic wins Australian Open to equal Nadal's 22 Slam titles

An emotional Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas Sunday to claim a 10th Australian Open title and equal Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam crowns, a victory that returned him to world number one.
29 January 2023, 11:22 AM

Djokovic's father not courtside for Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic's father was absent from his son's player's box for the Australian Open final Sunday following a controversy over images of him posing with a Russian flag featuring Vladimir Putin.
29 January 2023, 11:04 AM

'Best morning of my life': Sabalenka celebrates Slam breakthrough

New Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka didn't get much sleep Saturday night after a rambunctious come-from-behind victory, but you wouldn't have known it early on the morning after.
29 January 2023, 05:13 AM

Djokovic v Tsitsipas: Australian Open men's final facts

Facts and figures ahead of Sunday's Australian Open men's final (x denotes seeding):
29 January 2023, 04:01 AM

Djokovic riding high in pursuit of 22nd Slam title and top ranking

Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his previous Australian Open finals so confidence is sky-high as he bids to equal Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record and return to world number one.
29 January 2023, 03:52 AM

‘Need few more days to realise what happened’

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka said it will take a “few more days” to sink in after battling back from a set down to win a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Can Tsitsipas upend Djoker’s monopoly?

As Novak Djokovic steps on court to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s championship match in Melbourne, one specific statistic from his career may well put him at ease – nine Australian Open finals played, nine Australian Open finals won.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Sabalenka wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam crown

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.
28 January 2023, 11:22 AM

Australian Open chief tells Djokovic family: 'Be really careful'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley on Saturday advised Novak Djokovic's family to be "really careful" of people using the tournament's global exposure as a platform for "disruptive" purposes.
28 January 2023, 07:34 AM

History and 'school of life' drive Djokovic through controversies

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title and it is his determination to be the greatest ever which drives him on through the controversies.
28 January 2023, 07:17 AM

Melbourne finalist who was 'a few breaths from dying'

Stefanos Tsitsipas will become Greece's first Grand Slam champion and a world number one if he wins the Australian Open final on Sunday -- he will have his father to thank if he does.
28 January 2023, 07:03 AM

Sabalenka & Rybakina’s winding paths converge

Saturday’s showdown between World No.5 Aryna Sabalenka and reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will be a primetime showcase of power tennis. From each player’s coaching box, the view is the same, which means the margin of victory will come down to who can hold their nerve and their serve.
27 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Djokovic one win away from historic 22nd

A rampant Novak Djokovic surged into a 10th Australian Open final Friday to close in on a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam crown, with only Stefanos Tsitsipas now standing in his way.
27 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Djokovic pounds Paul to reach 10th Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic shrugged off controversy involving his father to reach a record-extending 10th Australian Open final with a 7-5 6-1 6-2 win over outgunned American Tommy Paul on Friday.
27 January 2023, 11:08 AM

Djokovic's father skips Melbourne semi-final after flag controversy

Tennis ace Novak Djokovic's father said he will stay away from his son's Australian Open semi-final Friday, insisting he "wishes only for peace" after being filmed with fans holding Russian flags.
27 January 2023, 08:38 AM

Sania Mirza bids emotional farewell to Grand Slam career

Indian trailblazer Sania Mirza bowed out of Grand Slam tennis Friday with defeat in the Australian Open mixed-doubles final playing alongside Rohan Bopanna -- her first playing partner 22 years ago.
27 January 2023, 08:05 AM

Tsitsipas beats gutsy Khachanov to reach first Australian Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas blazed his way into a first Australian Open final with a 7-6(2) 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 win over Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov on Friday, as the third-seeded Greekinched closer to becoming world number one.
27 January 2023, 08:05 AM

Djokovic v Paul: Australian Open men's semi-final facts

Facts and figures ahead of Friday's Australian Open men's semi-finals (x denotes seeding):
27 January 2023, 07:30 AM

Djokovic wary of semi-final underdog in quest for 22nd Slam title

Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his Australian Open semi-finals and is not ready to let Tommy Paul ruin his unblemished record on Friday as he closes in on a 22nd Grand Slam crown.
27 January 2023, 06:15 AM