Sabalenka’s ominously relaxed approach to Open final
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka's relaxed approach and rampant run to the Australian Open final could spell trouble for Chinese underdog Zheng Qinwen.
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Sabalenka to face Zheng in Australian Open final
Belarusian defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will play emerging Chinese star Zheng Qinwen in the 2024 Australian Open women's final at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic set on extending Australian Open domination
Ahead of his semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner, 10-time champion Novak Djokovic says he's not ready to end his Australian Open win streak at 33 victories.
Tight turnaround for Zheng in unlikely Open semi-final
Australian Open organisers have set 12th seed Zheng Qinwen a short recovery window for her tussle with qualifier Dayana Yastremska on women's semi-final day.
Zverev stuns Alcaraz to secure Open semi-final return
Alexander Zverev has exacted revenge on Carlos Alcaraz for his loss at Flushing Meadows, beating the world No.2 at the same stage of the Australian Open.
‘Destroyed’ Medvedev makes another Open semi-final
Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev has advanced to his third-straight grand slam semi-final after taking down Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in a five-set epic.
Qualifier Yastremska’s heartfelt Open nod to Ukraine
Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska has ended the run of Czech teenager Linda Noskova to become the first qualifier to make the Australian Open semi-finals since 1978.
Gauff wins ugly to scrape into Australian Open semis
US Open champion Coco Gauff has edged to within two wins of back-to-back grand slam crowns with an epic Australian Open quarter-final defeat of Marta Kostyuk.
Djokovic denies Open semi advantage from scheduling
Novak Djokovic doubts scheduling will give him an unfair advantage in the Australian Open semi-finals after rival Jannik Sinner slogged it out into the morning.
Opportunity knocks for unlikely Open quarter-finalists
Unseeded Czech teenager Linda Noskova against Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska is one of the most unlikely quarter-finals in Australian Open history.
‘Devastated’ De Minaur will keep fighting to improve
Alex de Minaur is adamant that, despite being "devastated" by his Australian Open exit, he's a different player these days and can rebound strongly.
Djokovic has no plans to retire even after 25th major
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has no plans to bow out of tennis if he wins an unprecedented 25th grand slam title, insisting he still loves competing.
De Minaur out of Open with five-set loss to Rublev
Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round with the local hope suffering a five-set loss to world No.5 Andrey Rublev.
Ruthless Djokovic storms into Open quarter-finals
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has laid down a marker with a devastating 6-0 6-0 6-3 Australian Open third-round win over Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.
Kostyuk keen for Ukraine’s Open run to be war reminder
Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk has sent Russian Maria Timofeeva packing from the Australian Open and could soon be joined in the last eight by two compatriots.
De Minaur bumps Djokovic to day slot at Australian Open
Local hope Alex de Minaur is to take centre stage at the Australian Open, bumping world No.1 Novak Djokovic to a rare day match on Rod Laver Arena.
Teenager Noskova knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
De Minaur primed for fourth-round Open shot at Rublev
Home hope Alex de Minaur says he's never been better prepared to move past the Australian Open fourth round and into the quarter-finals for the first time.
Alcaraz cruises into Australian Open fourth round
Wimbledon champion and world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz has needed only 66 minutes to win his Australian Open third-round match against China's Shang Juncheng.
Put Novak’s initials on the trophy now, says Laver
Tennis great Rod Laver half suspects 10-time champ Novak Djokovic has been hoodwinking his rivals during his laborious first-week run at Melbourne Park.
Teenager knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
Alcaraz set for first-time test from Chinese young gun
World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz will find himself in the unusual position of the elder statesman when he faces rising star Juncheng Shang in the AO's third round.
Deadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Open
Alex de Minaur is the first home hope to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open men's singles in three successive years since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.
Anisimova powers into Australian Open fourth round
American powerhouse Amanda Anisimova has set up an Australian Open fourth-round showdown with defending Melbourne Park champion Aryna Sabalenka.
De Minaur races into Open fourth round
Alex de Minaur is the first home hope to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open men's singles for three straight years since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.
Home hopes hang on de Minaur as last man standing
Following the elimination of Thanasi Kokkinakis, Alex de Minaur will carry Australian hopes into the third round of the men's draw, taking on Flavio Cobolli.
Dimitrov sends Aussie favourite Kokkinakis packing
Grigor Dimitrov has overcome feisty Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in four sets, with the Bulgarian 13th seed moving into the third round of the Open.
American sets sights on stopping Swiatek’s Open run
Danielle Collins will need to recreate her 2022 Australian Open heroics when she again squares off with Polish superstar Iga Swiatek.
Djokovic overcomes Popyrin – and heckler – in Melbourne
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has had a heated encounter with a heckler as he overcame the brilliant Alexei Popyrin to reach the Australian Open third round
Thompson upbeat after gallant Open loss to Tsitsipas
2023 Australian Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has breathed a sigh of relief after battling back from a set down to beat local hope Jordan Thompson.
Hunter storms into third round of Australian Open
Storm Hunter has gone further into uncharted territory by advancing to the third round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.