‘Tough to take’: Open exit leaves Popyrin shattered
After a heartwrenching first-round exit at the Australian Open, Alexei Popyrin says he needs to "really look deep inside" himself to try and turn his form.
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Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round
The American women's top seeds have breezed into the Australian Open second round, with world No.3 Coco Gauff joined by Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula.
‘I want more’: de Minaur sets sights on Open glory
Alex de Minaur yearns to contend for Australian Open glory after making the fastest and most impressive start to his home grand slam yet.
Russian veteran Medvedev makes Open move
Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev has matched his lean 2024 grand slam haul by reaching the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win.
Fans warned to ‘come prepared’ amid mass crowds at AO
Eager fans are urged to have their tickets ready and come prepared after record-breaking crowds flocked to Melbourne Park causing lengthy delays.
‘Enjoy my Sunday’: Paolini powers on day one of Open
A two-time grand slam runner-up, a young local wildcard and the world No.1 have all advanced to round two on day one of Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Sabalenka advances under Laver, Federer glare
The presence of tennis legends Rod Laver and Roger Federer made Aryna Sabalenka nervous, but the world No.1 powered into the Australian Open second round.
Gibson gets Australian party started at Open
Local hope Talia Gibson has made a red-hot start to the Australian Open with 43 winners as she rolled past Russian Anna Blinkova in straight sets.
Djokovic won’t let record talk burden grand slam tilt
Adamant he can still take it up to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic won't let his pursuit of a record 25th grand slam title prove a burden.
New Aussie Kasatkina embraces ‘fun pressure’ of Open
New Australian citizen Daria Kasatkina says the pressure that comes with being a local at Melbourne Park is "fun" compared to what she's experienced.
Swiatek narrows focus with grand slam history in sight
World No.2 Iga Swiatek has the opportunity to become a career grand slam winner, but isn't looking beyond her Australian Open first-round clash with Yue Yuan.
Kokkinakis will play: Kyrgios not sweating on AO bid
Shrugging off injury concerns, Nick Kyrgios is ready to run it back with great mate and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open.
Getting uncomfortable key for Madison’s Open defence
Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys has flagged some additions to her game as she returns to Melbourne Park.
‘No regrets’: Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt
Naomi Osaka hopes to add more aggression to her game and build on her impressive US Open performance as she aims for a third Australian Open title.
Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner
Jannik Sinner could become the second man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the open era, but fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz has other ideas.
De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight
Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.
Federer hopes Alcaraz can pull off ‘crazy’ Open triumph
Six-times Australian Open champion Roger Federer knows Carlos Alcaraz will have completing a career grand slam at Melbourne Park on his mind.
Australian Open draw hands de Minaur a devilish path
Alex de Minaur will have no time to ease his way into the Australian Open draw after being pitted against ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in round one.
Kasatkina’s run ends, Madison has quarter-final keys
Newly-minted Australian Daria Kasatkina has been eliminated from the Adelaide International while Australian Open champion Madison Keys has safely advanced.
‘Can’t speak’: tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot
A 29-year-old from Sydney has upstaged tennis's biggest names to walk off with the $1 million prize as winner of the 1 Point Slam at Melbourne Park.
Injured Australian drawcard in major doubt for Open
Home-town favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis has ruled out retirement after pulling out of the Adelaide International with a shoulder injury.
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.
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.
Kokkinakis injury flares, but wins singles comeback
Thanasi Kokkinakis has won his first singles match in nearly a year despite the Australian's long-standing shoulder injury resurfacing during his victory.
Aussie rookie scores career-best win in Hobart
Taylah Preston has made the most of a wildcard for the Hobart International, with the 20-year-old upsetting world No.40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.
‘I’m still here’: Iga plays down pre-Open form concerns
Sans a title since September and beaten in her past two matches, world No.2 Iga Swiatek is refusing to panic ahead of her career grand slam tilt in Melbourne.
Open warning: Sabalenka has it ‘figured out’
No longer just relying on her power, world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is happy to hear the improvements in the subtler arts of tennis are starting to show.
‘Angry Medvedev, calm Medvedev’: Russian finds ‘flow’
Russia's former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev will arrive in Melbourne a threat again after a title-winning week in Brisbane spent tinkering with his game.
Swiatek fitness concerns dampen Polish Cup triumph
After suffering two heartbreaking finals losses, Poland have their hands on the United Cup after denying Switzerland a fairytale victory at the mixed showpiece.
Seventh heaven: world No.1 flexes in Brisbane defence
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has withstood in-form Marta Kostyuk to defend her Brisbane title in what was her seventh-straight finals appearance in the country.
‘Winning knows no age’: Venus back in Australia
Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams is preparing in Hobart ahead of her 22nd Australian Open, where she well break an age record.