Australia fall to Ecuador in sensational Davis Cup loss
Lleyton Hewitt's under-strength Australian Davis Cup team have suffered a boilover loss on the clay to rank outsiders Ecuador.
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De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat
Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.
Deflated Demon won’t give up on grand slam title hunt
Alex de Minaur has vowed to keep working to improve his game in pursuit of a maiden grand slam title after a tough Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz.
‘Creating my own history’: Djokovic savours Open chance
Novak Djokovic knows he's had a charmed run but is now relishing an Australian Open semi-final shot at two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.
‘Just a dream’: Sabalenka in Hingis-like Open rare air
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final and on track for a third crown when she meets Elena Rybakina for the title.
Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans
Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.
‘Not going to happen’: Sabalenka set for AO redemption
After losing her crown last year, Melbourne Park queen Aryna Sabalenka is intent on regaining the Australian Open title in a rematch of the 2023 final.
Alcaraz scrambles into Open final to reach rarefied air
Irrepressible world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has become only the seventh man in professional tennis history to consecutively reach the final of all four grand slams.
Djokovic on verge of grand slam history after AO epic
Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider as both men eye history.
‘Doesn’t get better’: Djokovic on verge of slam history
Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider.
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Big-hitting Kazakh Elena Rybakina has avenged her 2023 final loss to win the Australian Open with a three-set victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Big-hitting Kazakh Elena Rybakina has avenged her 2023 final loss to win the Australian Open with a three-set victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
‘Bigger than the Super Bowl’: Tiley’s Aussie Open plan
Ambitious tournament director Craig Tiley believes if the Australian Open isn't already bigger than the Super Bowl, it will be in years to come.
‘Feels crazy’: Alcaraz seals historic grand slam
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man, at age 22, to complete a career grand slam.
‘I hate to lose’: Alcaraz reveals his relentless drive
Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has outlined his next big goals after becoming the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.
‘Show what I’m made of’: Demon won’t be bossed around
With growing, unshakeable belief, Alex de Minaur is intent on proving he's more tennis heavyweight than lightweight now he's cracked the world's top six.
‘Job’s not done’: Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush
WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.
High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large
Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.
‘I want it so bad’: de Minaur craves more Open scalps
A big menacing nemesis stands in the way of Alex de Minaur and a second straight Australian Open quarter-final appearance at Melbourne Park.
‘Breaks my heart’: Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis is through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park after four-time major winner Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.
‘Do your homework’: strategist warns big two’s rivals
A respected Australian coach and ex-strategist for Novak Djokovic has offered up some advice on how to conquer Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Medvedev optimistic despite being schooled by a Learner
Daniil Medvedev was unceremoniously punted from the Australian Open in straight sets by Learner Tien but the Russian star still has high hopes for his year.
‘More to give’: de Minaur embraces Alcaraz challenge
The new and improved Alex de Minaur insists he'll be no pushover for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in an Australian Open quarter-final showstopper in Melbourne.
Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run
Winning almost half a million in prizemoney won't change Maddison Inglis with the Australian eyeing off some kitchen appliances as a treat.
‘Mix it up’: Rafter’s plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz
Dual grand slam champion Pat Rafter says everything must go Alex de Minaur's way if the home hope is to topple world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992
Wildcards Taylah Preston and late-blooming Maddison Inglis have helped the locals to an amazing milestone at Melbourne Park.
Australians in disappointing second-round exodus
Jordan Thompson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Talia Gibson, Storm Hunter and Priscilla Hon were casualties in a disappointing day at the Australian Open for the locals.
Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park
A three-time runner-up, his fellow Russian firebrand and a former semi-finalist are among the men's seeds into the Australian Open third round in Melbourne.
Special Ks return to Open for all- Aussie showdown
An all-Australian blockbuster awaits at Kia Arena with fan favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis taking on another home-town duo in the Open doubles.
Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again
Cruz Hewitt has crashed out of Australian Open qualifying at the first hurdle but Storm Hunter has reached the second round at Melbourne Park.
Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call
Targeting Wimbledon for his return to grand slam tennis, Nick Kyrgios is standing by his call to sit out the Australian Open singles despite his strong form.