Brave de Minaur downed by Alcaraz in Rotterdam final
Alex de Minaur has come up just short again in the Rotterdam Open final, beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in three tough sets.
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Ruthless de Minaur to meet Alcaraz in Rotterdam final
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will face Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering final of the Rotterdam Open.
De Minaur ready for ‘bigger and better things’ in 2025
Alex de Minaur has breezed through his opening match at the Rotterdam Open, sweeping past David Goffin, as he raises his sights for a major summer advance.
Aussie Hijikata delivers in Dallas indoor opener
Rinky Hijikata has left recent poor form back home in Australia, recording an opening two-sets-to-love triumph over Adrian Mannarino at the Dallas Open.
Olympic champs reunite to seal Aussies’ Davis Cup win
Golden doubles pair John Peers and Matt Ebden have sealed a 3-1 win over Sweden to earn Australia a Davis Cup second-round qualifying tie back at home.
Alex & Aleks give Aussies Davis Cup lead over Sweden
Wins for Alex de Minaur and Aleksandar Vukic have put Australia on the verge of sealing victory in their Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie in Stockholm.
Aussie Birrell bows out in Singapore Open quarter-final
Kim Birrell has gone down to defeat in the Singapore Open quarter-finals after losing two tiebreaks to American Ann Li.
Birrell hits new heights as Aussie No.1 in Singapore
Australian No.1 Kim Birrell will hit a new career-high ranking next week after a superb fightback to reach the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open.
Sinner hopes to win career grand slam with coach Cahill
World No.1 Jannik Sinner hopes Aussie super-coach Darren Cahill can help him complete a career grand slam before finishing up with the Italian at year's end.
Unsure about his future, Sinner only vows to get better
After completing the second leg of a non-calendar-year grand slam sweep, world No.1 Jannik Sinner faces an anxious wait to see if he can play the French Open.
Sinner salutes Aussie Cahill after defending Open crown
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Australian Open crown to join legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the tennis history books.
Sinner crushes Zverev to defend Australian Open crown
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Australian Open crown to join legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the tennis history books.
Fortune favours the brave as Madison finds the Keys
Madison Keys has credited her close-knit team for believing in her when she didn't after breaking through to claim her first grand slam title at Melbourne Park.
Madison Keys wins Australian Open final for maiden slam
American Madison Keys, 29, has upset world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open and become the oldest first-time grand slam champion in a decade.
Zverev turns physical in pursuit of grand slam spoils
Tennis's nearly man Alexander Zverev has transformed himself physically in a concerted effort to overcome his mental frailities.
Racquet change gives Madison the Keys to Open glory
A new racquet and a new mindset have propelled American Madison Keys into a maiden Australian Open final at the age of 29.
Djokovic to chase more slams – with or without Murray
Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will discuss the future of their high-profile partnership after the Serb's sudden Australian Open exit.
Djokovic unsure if he’s played his last Australian Open
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played his last Australian Open after quitting his semi-final injured, sending Alexander Zverev into the title match.
Keys draws on heartbreak as Open final inspiration
A crushing US Open semi-final loss to Aryna Sabalenka two years ago is driving Madison Keys ahead of their rematch in the Australian Open decider in Melbourne.
Australia to host Kazakhs, Colombia in new-look BJK Cup
Australia will host Kazakhstan and Colombia in a three-day qualifier as the Billie Jean King Cup, the women's tennis World Cup, gets a makeover.
Under-achieving Zverev knows it’s time to deliver
World No.2 Alexander Zverev has flown under the radar but can't avoid the spotlight playing 10-time Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka storms into third straight Open final
Aryna Sabalenka has a third Australian Open title in sights after she showed who is boss in her semi-final against Spaniard Paula Badosa, winning 6-4 6-2.
Aussie Jones powers into Open junior girls’ semi-finals
Top seed Emerson Jones is into the Australian Open junior girls semi-finals at Melbourne Park while fellow 16-year-old home hope Tahlia Kokkinis has bowed out.
Badosa’s ride from quarantine hell to Open semi-finals
An Australian Open semi-final against two-time defending champ Aryna Sabalenka is just another challenge for Paula Badosa after years of overcoming adversity.
‘Why not me?’ – Demon won’t give up on grand slam dream
Despite a demoralising Australian Open quarter-final loss to Jannik Sinner, Alex de Minaur believes he hasn't hit his ceiling and can still contend for a slam.
American Shelton slams Open broadcasters, interviews
American Ben Shelton has delivered a takedown of Australian Open broadcasters and on-court interviewers during an unprompted address after his quarter-final.
De Minaur hurting after ‘slap across face’ from Sinner
Local hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a thumping straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final loss to world No.1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Snapshot of day 11 at the Australian Open
Madison Keys showed true grit on day 11 of the Australian Open by beating Elina Svitolina in three-tough sets to reach the Open semis for a third time.
Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open
Novak Djokovic says he's become accustomed to dealing with controversy and drama during Australian Open campaigns as he chases an 11th Melbourne Park crown.
Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic
Novak Djokovic is just two wins away from claiming a record-breaking 25th major title after downing Carlos Alcaraz in an epic Australian Open quarter-final.
Unrivalled consistency drives de Minaur’s Open tilt
Alex de Minaur will enter his blockbuster Australian Open clash with world No.1 Jannik Sinner as the only man to make four straight grand quarter-finals.