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Tennis Mailbag: How Elena Rybakina’s Coach Created a Conundrum for WTA

The 26-year-old’s 2026 Australian Open win inspired renewed conversation about the case involving her coach, Stefano Vukov.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 4

50 Parting Thoughts From the 2026 Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz made history, while Elena Rybakina let her game do the talking. Plus, Novak Djokovic reminded the world why he is still playing and more from Melbourne.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

'Bigger than the Super Bowl': Tiley's Aussie Open plan

Ambitious tournament director Craig Tiley believes if the Australian Open isn't already bigger than the Super Bowl, it will be in years to come.

AAP · Feb 1

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Tiley wants women to play best-of-five sets at the AO

Tournament boss Craig Tiley has floated the idea of women being asked to play best-of-five-set matches from the quarter-finals onwards at the Australian Open.

AAP · Feb 1

Tennis Mailbag: Extreme Heat, Coverage Complaints and More From the Australian Open

The weather has affected several matches, including Jannik Sinner’s third-round win over Eliot Spizzirri. Plus, the favorites continue to dominate.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 28

Australian Open 2026 Midterm Grades: Favorites Hold Steady

Week 1 may have been upset free—with fashion and feuds taking center stage. But that usually leads to a tasty menu of clashes in Week 2.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 24

Stan Wawrinka bids farewell at Australian Open with beers after Taylor Fritz loss

Wawrinka become the first man 40 or older to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since 1978

The Independent UK · Jan 24

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Champion veteran Wawrinka exits final Australian Open

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka's fairytale run at the Australian Open has come to an end, beaten by Taylor Fritz in the third round.

AAP · Jan 24

Tennis Mailbag: Craig Tiley’s Future Looms Over Australian Open

The USTA has reportedly pursued the Tennis Australia CEO. Plus, Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th major and more from Melbourne.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 21

'I beat him once before': Duckworth eyes Sinner upset

James Duckworth is in a buoyant mood as he prepares for an Australian Open second round showdown with two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.

AAP · Jan 20

Australian Open forced to make changes after fans queue for hours on opening day

Sunday’s 70,000-strong crowd beat previous mark from 2019 as Tennis Australia work to squeeze more patrons into Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

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.

AAP · Jan 19

Australian Open is drawing record crowds before the tournament has even begun

To supercharge the Melbourne Park event, ‘Opening Week’ maximises the music, food and wellness – and adds a $1m tennis showcase

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12

Australian Open prize money increased to record high thanks to Tennis Australia boost

Men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket $4.15m each while players who lose in qualifying still take home at least $40,500

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

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AAP · Jan 6

Players take home larger Australian Open prize pool

Players in the main draw of the Australian Open are guaranteed to collect at least $150,000 while the men's and women's champions will now bag $4.15 million.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

'One massive week': Kyrgios reveals final career goal

Nick Kyrgios has been all but guaranteed a wildcard into next month's Australian Open if his body can survive three exhibition matches in the US and Dubai.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Easy money: Tiley says a punter could win 1 Point Slam

A solid "rock paper scissors" game will also be important when tennis amateurs take on the pros for $1 million at the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Australian Open door not closing on Djokovic: Tiley

Novak Djokovic isn't expected to use next year's Australian Open to announce his retirement, with the tournament boss adamant the super Serb will play on.

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AAP · Jan 27, 2025

Open boss to consider Saturday start to 'Happy Slam'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says fans' "insatiable" appetite for tennis will prompt officials to consider starting the Melbourne grand slam on a Saturday.

AAP · Jan 26, 2025

Open is still the 'Happy Slam', says tournament boss

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has ruled out introducing alcohol restrictions, saying crowd behaviour isn't a problem at the Melbourne Park grand slam.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2025

2025 Australian Open smashes attendance records but ‘yobbo’ fans continue to polarise

The Australian Open’s on and off-court action has attracted a record 1.1m attendees in 2025 as Tennis Australia shrugs off criticism of partisan fans

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2025

‘Always going to have one or two’: Australian Open boss says rowdy crowds not a problem

Craig Tiley says number of fans being ejected is ‘no different’ to past years even as players have linked poor behaviour to alcohol consumed

AAP · Jan 19, 2025

Channel Nine presenter apologises for Djokovic sledge

Newsreader Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after the 10-time Australian Open champ refused to be interviewed by Channel Nine over a sledge.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025

What are the ‘weird’ new coaching pods in use at the Australian Open?

Andy Murray will be allowed to sit in the new area at court-level when he coaches Novak Djokovic

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2025

New vision for Melbourne Park as Australian Open pushes precinct to its limits

Work begins on transformation project just four years after near-$1bn redevelopment as Tennis Australia looks for fresh ways to attract fans

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