Speed Demon races into Open’s last 32 with gears to go
Home hope Alex de Minaur has stepped up his game to power into the Australian Open third round with a swift straight-sets win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi.
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Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1
Australian Open contender Elena Rybakina has shrugged off former world No.1 Karolina Pliskova in a tough opening-round contest at Rod Laver Arena.
Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback
Ajla Tomljanovic has made a stirring comeback against Croatia's Petra Martic to seal progression to the Australian Open second round.
Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open
Ajla Tomljanovic respects Jelena Ostapenko as a "tennis player" ahead of the pair's eagerly-anticipated match at the Australian Open.
Nadal signs up to represent Saudi tennis
Former world No.1 and 22-times grand slam champion Rafael Nadal will be an ambassador for Saudi tennis in the latest sporting coup for the oil-rich state.
Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women’s tennis
Iga Swiatek has extended her winning run to 17 matches with a triumph over former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at Melbourne Park.
In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open
Alex de Minaur is focusing only on a 'revenge' second-round win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi as the home hope's draw continues to open up at Melbourne Park.
Osaka’s comeback ends with her earliest Open exit
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis after becoming a mother has ended in the first round, falling to Caroline Garcia.
De Minaur advances in Open after Raonic retires
Alex de Minaur is through to the Australian Open second round after big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic retired in the third set with a hip injury.
Saville rues wayward serve, errors in early Open exit
Daria Saville was disappointed not to deliver her best at the Australian Open with 14 double faults and a huge unforced error tally behind her first-round exit.
Feisty Medvedev downs cramping French qualifier at Open
Russian world No.3 Daniil Medvedev has shaken off initial rust to book a spot in the second round of the Australian Open after his cramping opponent retired.
Popyrin respectful but unfazed about Djokovic showdown
Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin has beaten compatriot Marc Polmans to book a second-round showdown with Melbourne Park king Novak Djokovic.
Grateful Osaka with no expectations for Australian Open
Approaching her first major since becoming a mother, former world No.1 Naomi Osaka believes the break helped her realise how "precious" tennis is to her.
Djokovic survives Open first-round scare against teen
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has needed four sets and four hours to see off teenage qualifier and grand slam debutant Dino Prizmic.
Fifth seed Rublev survives five-set epic at Open
World No.5 Andrey Rublev has survived a huge scare on day one while fourth seed Jannik Sinner has had a comfortable passage into Australian Open second round.
O’Connell scraps his way into Open second round
Chris O'Connell is the first home hope to make the Australian Open second round after compatriots Dane Sweeny, Adam Walton and Jason Kubler lost on day one.
I’m my own biggest AO threat: Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says he will be his own greatest threat once the crusade for an 11th Australian Open title begins in Melbourne on Sunday night.
Demon’s rise no surprise, can go far: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic isn't surprised by Alex de Minaur's move into the world's top 10 and says the Australian hope can "go deep in the tournament" at his home major.
Alcaraz wants to take Djokovic’s Australian Open crown
A confident Carlos Alcaraz says he wants the chance to take down Novak Djokovic, the king of Melbourne Park, in the Australian Open final.
Sabalenka opens up ahead of maiden major title defence
Aryna Sabalenka hopes Australia has got to know her better as she prepares to defend her Open title in Melbourne from Sunday.
Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner’s Open push
Jannik Sinner credits Australian coach Darren Cahill's all-round impact for shooting him to No.4 in the world and among the Australian Open contenders.
Jasika leads Aussie qualifiers into Open draw
Omar Jasika is back in the Australian Open main for the first time since 2017, with doubles ace Storm Hunter and Dane Sweeny also successful in qualifying.
‘Mature’ Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne
Daniil Medvedev has happily played the villain at the Australian Open but the world No.3 insists he's matured and will be trying to keep his head down in 2024.
Open’s champion mums returning to the fray
Former Australian Open champions Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are all returning to Melbourne Park after having children.
De Minaur primed for Open tilt after drawing Raonic
In-form home hope Alex de Minaur has drawn explosive former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in the first round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls
Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.
Emotional Millman retires after Open qualifying exit
One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarter-finalist John Millman has played his last professional tennis match after confirming his retirement.
Top seed dumped out of Adelaide International
Tommy Paul has crashed out of the Adelaide International while Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing, went down to Sebastian Korda.
O’Connell loss ends Aussie title hopes in Adelaide
Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing in the Adelaide International, is out after going down to last year's finalist Sebastian Korda.
Popyrin not overthinking potential Djokovic clash
Alexei Popyrin could face Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open second round, but insists he is focused on beating fellow local Marc Polmans first.
Ostapenko seals Adelaide International semi-final spot
Jelena Ostapenko has kept her cool to book a semi-final spot in the Adelaide International, with the Latvian downing Marta Kostyuk in straight sets.