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TennisComments‘One more shot’: Kyrgios locks in comeback

Polarising tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed what is driving a return to the sport this summer after almost two years on the sidelines.

Ed Bourke

Tennis‘Bloody long journey’: Hewitt’s update on son

Lleyton Hewitt has revealed his excitement at son Cruz’s progress ahead of a potential Australian Open return.

Ed Bourke

Tennis‘Believe he will’: Massive Kyrgios Australia Open clue

While Nick Kyrgios has been busy commentating and promoting his new beer, he’s also been getting ready for a comeback to the tennis court.

Ed Bourke

MusicCommentsMajor US singer to headline epic Australian Open music event

The Australian Open has unveiled an incredible music lineup for 2025 set to feature globally renowned artists, one of which returns Down Under after seven years.

Kellie Balaam

News‘Rich people’: Lambie’s fury after PM booed

The Prime Minister’s hostile reception at the Australian Open has drawn outrage from leaders, including independent senator Jacqui Lambie.

Eleanor Campbell

Scorned by SinnerMedevev left to ponder another missed Open opportunity

For the second time Daniil Medevev has let a two-set lead in the Australian Open final slip, with this loss shades of his 2022 defeat by Rafael Nadal.

Melissa Woods

NEW ERACommentsSinner wins Australian Open as Generation Next arrives

Generation Next has arrived - with a bang - after Jannik Sinner roared back from two sets down to deny Daniil Medvedev in an epic Australian Open final in Melbourne.

Darren Walton

Double delight CommentsSabalenka wins second Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka has placed her rivals on notice with a ruthless Australian Open final victory over Chinese underdog Zheng Qinwen.

Darren Walton

No jokeCommentsPremiumDjokovic crashes out of Aus Open after shock semi defeat

Novak Djokovic has proven he’s human after all after falling to a stunning four-set defeat to Italian Jannik Sinner in his Australian Open semifinal.

Jake Santa Maria

TennisCommentsHunter to lose doubles top ranking after Open defeat

Golden girl Storm Hunter will lose her women's doubles top ranking after falling in the Australian Open semi-finals with new Czech partner Katerina Siniakova.

Darren Walton and Callum Godde

Nightmare scenario CommentsPremiumWhy Zverev win looms as disaster for Aussie Open

Australian Open organisers are facing a potential public relations disaster should German tennis star Alexander Zverev claim a maiden grand slam win at Melbourne Park this weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

TennisCommentsAussie Ebden through to Open doubles final with Bopanna

Local veteran Matthew Ebden is through to the Australian Open men's double final after he and partner Rohan Bopanna won a thrilling semi-final.

Oliver Caffrey

Australian OpenZverev stuns Alcaraz to secure Open semi-final return

Spanish young gun Carlos Alcaraz has been sent packing from the Australian Open with a quarter-final loss to German fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

Callum Godde

TennisEbden pairing hits No. 1 on way to semi

Australia’s doubles titles defence isn’t entirely over – Matt Ebden is through to a semi-final along with his new world No. 1 partner.

Ed Bourke

TennisGauff scraps her way into Australian Open semi-finals

US Open champion Coco Gauff has edged to within two wins of back-to-back grand slam titles with an epic Australian Open quarter-final defeat of Marta Kostyuk.

Darren Walton

TennisCommentsNight owl Djokovic relegated to day Open quarter-final

Playing his 58th grand slam quarter-final, Novak Djokovic has been consigned to a second straight day match at the Australian Open against Taylor Fritz.

Callum Godde

In protestSpectator evicted as Palestine protest lobs at Open

A spectator at the Australian Open has been evicted after disrupting a high-profile match by throwing pro-Palestine leaflets on to a feature court.

Callum Godde

Demon days CommentsDemon admits big problem ‘let him down’

Alex de Minaur has revealed his bold new vision for the future while admitting to a big problem that let him down during the Aussie Open.

News Corp Australia

TennisTeenager Noskova knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open

World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.

Anna Harrington

TennisAussie hopes crushed in doubles demolition

Storm Hunter’s title bid is alive but there is no chance of an Aussie men’s three-peat in the doubles after a raft of shock early exits.

Ed Bourke

Australian Open 2024Hunter concedes set lead as AO ride ends in third round

West Australian Storm Hunter has fallen heartbreakingly short of the biggest win of her career, conceding a set lead to lose to No.9 seed Barbora Krejčíková on Rod Laver Arena.

Mitchell Woodcock

TennisDeadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Open

Alex de Minaur is the first home hope to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open men's singles in three successive years since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.

Melissa Woods and Darren Walton

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN OR CLOSED?CommentsPremium
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Sports fans are paying customers and deserve more respect

Tennis players need to stop complaining about the people actually pay to come and watch them play, and understand that atmosphere is part of sport, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tennis‘If I’m honest’: Aussie’s huge doubles call

A reigning Australian Open doubles champion has tipped two others to continue the nation’s run of unexpected winners.

Ed Bourke