Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992 Wildcards Taylah Preston and late-blooming Maddison Inglis have helped the locals to an amazing milestone at Melbourne Park. AAP · Jan 20
'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare Even with a perfect record against lower-ranked rivals in Melbourne, Alex de Minaur is taking nothing for granted ahead of his Aussie Open second-round clash. AAP · Jan 20
'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan First-time grand slam seed Maya Joint is among eight home hopes in action on day three of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. AAP · Jan 19
'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. AAP · Jan 19
Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open Golden girls Priscilla Hon, Storm Hunter and Ajla Tomljanovic have led a magnificent seven inspired locals through to the second round of the Australian Open. AAP · Jan 19
Canadian whiz not fazed by Australian Open challenge In a clash of the teens, Canada's Victoria Mboko will make her Australian Open senior debut against hometown favourite Emerson Jones, as round one continues. AAP · Jan 18
Venus Williams lets big lead slip in Open defeat Venus Williams has snatched defeat from the jaws of victory after she was overrun by Olga Danilovic in three sets in their Australian Open first round match. AAP · Jan 18
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. AAP · Jan 18
Zverev passes test to secure spot in Open second round Alexander Zverev, last year's Australian Open runner-up, is safely through to the second round at Melbourne Park following a tough four-set opener. AAP · Jan 18
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. AAP · Jan 18
Nick Faldo leaves hospital after successful open-heart surgery The 68-year-old underwent a preventative operation and spent two weeks in hospital The Independent UK · Jan 17
Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number' Novak Djokovic is gearing up for another shot at a 25th Grand Slam title The Independent UK · Jan 17
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. AAP · Jan 17
Nick Faldo returns home after undergoing open-heart surgery The six-time major champion underwent a procedure in Cleveland The Independent UK · Jan 16
AAP · Jan 16 Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has ruled himself out of the Australian Open, in a massive boost for former first-round opponent Alex de Minaur.
AAP · 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 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.
AAP · Jan 15 Career clouds lifted as Storm savours return to Open Storm Hunter is soaking up a return to the Australian Open singles draw, after fearing her best tennis days were behind her after serious injury.
AAP · Jan 15 De Minaur outclassed by Alcaraz in final Open prep Top local hope Alex de Minaur has been outclassed by Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in his final preparation for the Australian Open.
AAP · Jan 15 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.
AAP · Jan 15 Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide.
AAP · Jan 15 Engaged duo add to Australians in Open main draw Maddison Inglis and Jason Kubler have joined a delighted Dane Sweeny and Storm Hunter in the Australian Open main draw after winning through qualifying.
AAP · Jan 14 Tomic's Australian Open hopes end in qualifying loss Bernard Tomic's quest to play in the Australian Open main draw has fallen short after a straight-sets loss, while fellow local Dane Sweeny enjoyed a win.