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Breakaway union stands behind Tara Moore’s $20m legal battle against WTA

The breakaway players union has thrown its weight behind Tara Moore’s $20m legal battle against the WTA in a new front in tennis’s civil war

The Guardian - UK

Craig Tiley departs Australia having indelibly changed the tennis landscape

Tiley propelled Australian Open to current heights through limitless ambition and brute force, but a stronger player pipeline would be welcome

The Guardian - AU

Chalmers signals ‘belt tightening’ to come in May budget – as it happened

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Too much, too late: should the Australian Open finals be played at an earlier time?

Our writers on the case for and against bringing the men’s and women’s singles deciders forward into the afternoon

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Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans

Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka frustrated by Australian Open’s ban on wearable fitness trackers

Sabalenka, who is a Whoop ambassador, is not allowed to wear the devices on court during the Australian Open

The Independent UK

Australian Open insulates tennis from extreme heat but still faces million-dollar hit

Crowd numbers shrink and fans keep Melbourne Park visits brief while Rod Laver and Margaret Court Arenas protected by roofs and aircon

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‘Data is not steroids’: Why were Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz banned from wearing fitness trackers at Australian Open?

Sinner, Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been caught wearing fitness trackers during their matches at the Australian Open

The Independent UK

Players’ group’s $1bn breakaway tour plan pushes tennis to brink of civil war

The players’ lobby group embroiled in a lawsuit with tennis authorities is seeking $1bn in investment to fund a radical restructure based around a new Pinnacle Tour

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Show us the money: Demon wants more share of the spoils

Australian star Alex de Minaur has outlined his reasons for backing the world's top tennis players' push for a greater share of grand slam revenue.

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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

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.

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Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial players peace deal revealed for first time

Details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association have been published for the first time

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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

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The secret is out: how Australian Open helped usher in three-week slam festivals

Grand slam qualifying used to be an oasis for tennis hipsters but a game of one upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeks

The Guardian - AU

Amateur stuns pros to win One Point Slam and A$1m in boost for Australian Open

Tennis Australia is the big winner as new format draws full house and makes Jordan Smith a millionaire

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Could you win a point against Carlos Alcaraz for $1m? This event will reveal all

After an inconspicuous launch last year, the sudden-death One Point Slam is back and will put 10 amateur players against the best in the world

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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

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Tennis Australia Is Courting Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce For The 2026 Australian Open

“We have extended an open invite to Travis and Taylor Swift to come to the Australian Open.”

The Guardian - AU

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

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Nexo Announces Groundbreaking Sponsorship Deal as Major Cryptocurrency Partner

Australia's crypto industry has been boosted by the news that Nexo is to become the Australian Open's official crypto partner, a move that should help to elevate digital currencies in the country.

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'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.

The Guardian - UK

Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’

Emma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares for the new tennis season at the United Cup in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Labor minister Don Farrell claimed $9,000 for family travel during sports events and theatre showings

Minister says family travel expenses, including those claimed around the time of AFL grand final and a sunset dinner at Uluru, are ‘in line with relevant rules’

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