EXPLAINED: 24 | Vintage Vibes

'Feels crazy': Alcaraz seals historic grand slam

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man, at age 22, to complete a career grand slam.

AAP · Feb 1

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

'Getting more hungry': Aussie Open champ's confession

Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina isn't content with a second grand slam title following a rampant run through the Melbourne Park draw.

AAP · Jan 31

'Just tough, so chill': Rybakina steeled for AO final

Elena Rybakina hopes past experience against world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will hold her in good stead with the Australian Open crown on the line.

AAP · Jan 30

Alcaraz scrambles into Open final to reach rarefied air

Irrepressible world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has become only the seventh man in professional tennis history to consecutively reach the final of all four grand slams.

AAP · Jan 30

'Not going to happen': Sabalenka set for AO redemption

After losing her crown last year, Melbourne Park queen Aryna Sabalenka is intent on regaining the Australian Open title in a rematch of the 2023 final.

AAP · Jan 30

Aussie duo clinch back-to-back mixed titles

Australians Olivia Gadecki and John Peers roared home to join elite company in collecting consecutive AO mixed doubles crowns - now they want a three-peat.

AAP · Jan 30

Sinner won't take anything for granted in Djokovic semi

World No.2 Jannik Sinner has won the past two Australian Open titles but won't take anything for granted against the brilliant Novak Djokovic.

AAP · Jan 29

Svitolina refuses to mope over exit amid Ukraine plight

After an Australian Open run driven by support from Ukraine, Elina Svitolina won't allow herself to be sad after her semi-final exit.

AAP · Jan 29

'Just a dream': Sabalenka in Hingis-like Open rare air

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final and on track for a third crown when she meets Elena Rybakina for the title.

AAP · Jan 29