German veteran sends Zheng crashing out in Open upset
German veteran Laura Siegemund has caused a massive boilover at the Australian Open, downing Chinese star Zheng Qinwen, but Coco Gauff has advanced.
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Hungry de Minaur craves more after flying Open start
Alex de Minaur is revelling in his role as the nation's great hope after producing his best start in eight Australian Open tilts at Melbourne Park.
Injured Kokkinakis and Draper set for Open showdown
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Great Britain's 15th seed Jack Draper have had three tight tussles, with their rivalry resuming in round two of the Australian Open.
Injury-affected Popyrin crashes out of Open
An injury-affected Alexei Popyrin has crashed out of the Australian Open in the first round, slumping to defeat at the hands of Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
De Minaur races into round two with straight-sets win
Australian top gun Alex de Minaur has shown he's on pace for a run deep into the Open with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp in round one.
Australian No.1 Kim Birrell bows out at Melbourne Park
German qualifying lucky loser Eva Lys has left Australian No.1 Kim Birrell in tears after ousting her in the opening round at Melbourne Park.
Wildcards Gibson, McCabe lead Aussie charge at the Open
Young wildcards Talia Gibson, James McCabe and Tristan Schoolkate are among seven local winners on day two of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Australian Open might be my last, wounded Kyrgios says
Beaten Australian showman Nick Kyrgios says his body is unlikely to allow him to return to Melbourne Park in the singles draw in 2026 and beyond.
Injured Kokkinakis battles to gritty Open win
Thanasi Kokkinakis has overcome another injury to move through to the Australian Open second round with a stirring win over Russian Roman Safiullin.
Tomljanovic savours fighting Australian Open victory
Three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has avenged a loss last week to American Ashlyn Krueger to power into the Australian Open second round.
Sinner makes successful start to Open title defence
Defending champ Jannik Sinner has eased into the second round of the Australian Open, while former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed at the first hurdle.
Better than Barty? Aussie super-coach says wait and see
Australian super-coach David Taylor is hailing 16-year-old Queenslander Emerson Jones as the most naturally talented player he's ever worked with.
No Ruud awakening as Norwegian enters Open second round
World No.6 Casper Ruud and Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori have won through to the second round of the Australian Open in five-set thrillers.
Saville among Aussies on Open scrap-heap after day one
Daria Saville was left to despair missed opportunities in her first-round loss to Anna Blinkova, with no Australians celebrating victory on day one of the Open.
In-form Coco Gauff ‘comfortable’ ahead of Open tilt
World No.3 Coco Gauff is in a relaxed frame of mind ahead of the Australian Open as she attempts to add to her teenage US Open triumph.
Teen star Jones eyes massive upset on grand slam debut
Rising Gold Coast talent Emerson Jones has nothing to lose on her Australian Open debut in a tough first-round match-up with sixth seed Elena Rybakina.
Sinner rivalry drives slam-hunting Alcaraz’s grand plan
Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest man to complete a career grand slam if he wins the Australian Open for the first time this month.
American has the keys to tennis success in Australia
Unseeded American Madison Keys has reached the Adelaide International final as her remarkable string of success in Australia continues.
Sinner’s doping distraction ahead of Open title defence
Jannik Sinner's doping saga continues to cast a dark shadow over the world No.1 as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne.
Sabalenka soaks up pressure for a shot at Open history
Big-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka says she enjoys having a target on her back as the world No.1 guns for her third successive Australian Open crown.
Kyrgios confident injury ‘manageable’ as Open nears
Nick Kyrgios has taken his practice sessions up a level at Melbourne Park as he seeks to overcome an abdominal injury to play in the Australian Open.
ATP boss says tennis will survive if Sinner gets banned
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi insists fellow Italian Jannik Sinner isn't receiving preferential treatment over doping allegations against the world No.1.
Vintage Aiava fashionably late earning an Open return
Former teen star Destanee Aiava has snared a berth in the main draw of the Australian Open, with the Victorian winning her third match in qualifying.
Shoulder injury creates fresh AO scare for Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from his Adelaide International quarter-final, casting a doubt over the local hope's upcoming Australian Open campaign.
US teen breaks new ground ahead of Djokovic match-up
American teen Nishesh Basavareddy, who is into his first ATP semi-final in New Zealand, has been drawn to meet his idol at next week's Australian Open.
Kyrgios back out on court in pointer to Open play
Drawn to meet Scotsman Jacob Fearnley in the Open, Nick Kyrgios has returned to court for a training session a day after revealing his abdominal strain.
Alex De Minaur earns prickly Australian Open draw
Alex de Minaur will have his work cut out early at the Australian Open after drawing dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in round one at Melbourne Park.
Young tennis star Jones already scaring world’s best
Gold Coast teenager Emerson Jones has won plenty of admirers and garnered attention from the world's best tennis players ahead of her grand slam debut.
Inglis channels fellow Australian in bid for Open berth
Maddison Inglis says she was inspired by the fight of fellow Australian Kimberly Birrell as they both banked a second victory in Australian Open qualifying.
Emerging Aussie teen scores back-to-back tennis upsets
Australian 18-year-old Maya Joint has made her first top-level quarter-final after thrashing world No.38 Magda Linette at the Hobart International.
Barty wants young star Jones to embrace maiden slam
Retired great Ash Barty says she's hopes teenager Emerson Jones can play without pressure at next week's Australian Open and can enjoy the experience.