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Why Jannik Sinner returns ‘stronger’ after ‘difficult’ Australian Open title defence

The defending champion won last year’s Australian Open title a couple of weeks he reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over a three-month ban

The Independent UK · Jan 16

What time is Emma Raducanu playing at the Australian Open today?

Raducanu is the 28th seed and will begin her tournament against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, who is ranked 195th in the world

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open

Madison Keys plans to go quietly into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena before the season-opening major to take a photo of her name among the Australian Open champions and send it home to her mom

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Carlos Alcaraz breaks silence over shock split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Alcaraz said the decision was ‘mutual’ as he builds up to his ‘main goal’ of winning the Australian Open and completing the career grand slam

The Independent UK · Jan 16

The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess

IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Coco Gauff leads calls for Grand Slam prize money to be increased further

It comes after the largest prize money hike in the Australian Open’s history

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep

The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder

The Independent UK · Jan 16

'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.

AAP · Jan 16

Kokkinakis hits return serve at critics of Open call

Thanasi Kokkinakis is comfortable with his decision to play Australian Open doubles with Nick Kyrgios, after a shoulder injury led to his singles withdrawal.

AAP · Jan 16

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.

AAP · Jan 16