Sinner downs Rune in Australian Open war of attrition Jannik Sinner has kept his Australian Open title defence alive with a hard-fought win over Denmark's Holger Rune while Gael Monfils retired against Ben Shelton. AAP · Jan 20, 2025
Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in clash of the titans Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic has set up a blockbuster quarter-final against world No.3 Carlos Alcaraz and also demanded an apology from Channel Nine. AAP · Jan 19, 2025
Open walkover moves Alcaraz closer to career grand slam World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz has booked a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals, edging closer to claiming a fifth major title before his 22nd birthday. AAP · Jan 19, 2025
Gauff beats Bencic to reach Open quarter-finals American third seed Coco Gauff has had to work hard to beat an inspired Belinda Bencic and reach the Australian Open quarter-finals. AAP · Jan 19, 2025
Svitolina, Monfils make Open week two a family affair Tennis power couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reached the Australian Open last 16 after beating respective No.4 seeds Jasmine Paolini and Taylor Fritz. AAP · Jan 18, 2025
Hot-headed Djokovic overcomes drama to roll on at Open Novak Djokovic has advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open for a 17th time to remain on track for an 11th Melbourne Park crown and 25th grand slam title. AAP · Jan 17, 2025
Osaka retires from Open with abdominal injury Two-time Australian Open Naomi Osaka's comeback to tennis has hit another hurdle with an injury forcing her to retire during her match against Belinda Bencic. AAP · Jan 17, 2025
Brit Draper channels Ange to deal with Open crowd abuse British No.1 Jack Draper reckoned he took a leaf out of Ange Postecoglou's book as he kept his calm amid the Melbourne bearpit to beat an Aussie favourite. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
Kokkinakis warns his 'future looks bleak' after defeat A furious Thanasi Kokkinakis says his "future is looking bleak" after an ongoing pectoral muscle issue cut him down in a shattering Australian Open loss. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
Tomljanovic positive about future despite Open exit After serious knee issues cut her down following a career-best year, a rejuvenated Ajla Tomljanovic believes her best tennis could still be in front of her. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
Thompson joins Popyrin on the Australian Open scrapheap Injured Jordan Thompson has followed fellow home seed Alexei Popyrin out of the Australian Open with a straight-sets, second-round loss to Nuno Borges. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
NBL player to fight assault, choking charges Suspended Cairns Taipans player Jackon Makoi has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and choking a woman more than a year ago. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
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. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
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. AAP · Jan 14, 2025
AAP · Jan 13, 2025 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.
AAP · Jan 13, 2025 Tsitsipas searching for answers after early Open exit Stefanos Tsitsipas will need to go back to the drawing board after being handed a first-round Australian Open defeat by big-swinging American Alex Michelsen.
AAP · Jan 13, 2025 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.
AAP · Jan 12, 2025 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.
AAP · Jan 12, 2025 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.
AAP · Jan 9, 2025 Olympic gold, cryo pod power Novak's pursuit of record Turning 38 in May, tennis superhuman Novak Djokovic knows Father Time waits for no man and wishes he could be frozen at the peak of his powers.
AAP · Jan 9, 2025 Birrell survives marathon to book Australian Open start An elated Kimberly Birrell burst into tears after surviving a marathon battle that meant Australia's top-ranked woman secured a start in the Open.
AAP · Jan 9, 2025 Sutherland forges own path towards leading next gen Annabel Sutherland has gone from being introduced as ex-CEO James Sutherland's daughter on international debut to one of the game's biggest stars.
AAP · Jan 8, 2025 Alcaraz relishes tune-up as Demon wins charity clash World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz has lost his first match in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, beaten by Alex de Minaur in a charity clash.
AAP · Jan 8, 2025 Jobs on the line: skills employees need to stay in work Employers have revealed the most sought-after skills they want in workers with predictions 20 per cent of jobs will undergo major change in the next five years.
AAP · Jan 8, 2025 'Not guilty': teacher's accused killer fast-tracks case A man accused of murdering 67-year-old Annette Brennan, whose body was put inside a wheelie bin, has elected to fast-track his case to a higher court.