'That outfit': Tiafoe dazzles Australian Open with colourful kit

Frances Tiafoe won his first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday but it was the American's outrageously colourful kit which set tongues wagging.
17 January 2023, 02:25 AM

Djokovic set for eagerly anticipated Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic makes his eagerly anticipated return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and women's world number two Ons Jabeur will also launch her title bid.
16 January 2023, 22:30 PM

Nadal in bizarre mix-up

Rafael Nadal’s victory march in the first round of the Australian Open was briefly held up on Monday when a ball boy took his racquet.
16 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Top seed Swiatek survives tough opening test at Australian Open

World number one Iga Swiatek survived a tough examination against Jule Niemeier on Monday to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
16 January 2023, 12:37 PM

History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open

Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.
16 January 2023, 04:49 AM

Top five contenders for the Australian Open men's crown

 Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday:
16 January 2023, 02:15 AM

Swiatek inspired by Barty

World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she was ready for an “intense” opening Australian Open match while paying tribute to retired champion Ashleigh Barty for inspiring her to greater heights.
15 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Retiring Stosur 'too passionate' to walk away from tennis

Sam Stosur will bid a bittersweet farewell to home fans at the Australian Open but will not be straying far from the game, the 38-year-old major winner said on Sunday.
15 January 2023, 07:11 AM

Djokovic hunts 22nd on return to Australia

Novak Djokovic resumes his Grand Slam title race with Rafa Nadal on Monday at the Australian Open, returning to what was his happiest hunting ground before the ugly controversy which led to his absence last year.
14 January 2023, 18:00 PM

'Vulnerable' Nadal says Djokovic clear favourite at Australian Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday he felt vulnerable heading into the Australian Open after two straight defeats in the build-up and said that Novak Djokovic was clear favourite.
14 January 2023, 02:33 AM

Djokovic 'emotional' after warm welcome at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic said he felt "emotional" following a warm reception from fans upon his return to Melbourne Park for a practice match against Nick Kyrgios on Friday.
13 January 2023, 14:10 PM

Nadal’s path rocky from the get-go

Rafael Nadal will face a difficult opening test at the Australian Open against British lefty Jack Draper, while Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are in the same quarter of the draw, it was revealed Thursday afternoon at Melbourne Park.
12 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Undercooked Nadal targets Grand Slam number 23

Rafa Nadal will head into the Australian Open undercooked and with only one win to his name since September's U.S. Open, but it would surprise nobody if he retained the title he won for the second time last year.
12 January 2023, 14:22 PM

Australian Open title can be balm for Djokovic after deportation saga

Novak Djokovic may never forget his deportation from Australia over his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID, but the Serb will hope a record-extending 10th major in Melbourne provides closure to his storied career's most controversial chapter.
12 January 2023, 11:20 AM

Djokovic, Jabeur on committee of controversial tennis players body

Novak Djokovic, Tunisian world number two Ons Jabeur and six other top players will form the first executive committee of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) as it fights for a seat at the table with the sport's governing organisations.
11 January 2023, 10:51 AM

Fans targeting Djokovic risk being kicked out of Australian Open

Australian Open spectators were warned on Wednesday that they risk being ejected if they target nine-time champion Novak Djokovic.
11 January 2023, 08:37 AM

Djokovic hot favourite for Australian Open 'revenge' mission

Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times but a 10th title in Melbourne this month will be the most satisfying of all after his humiliating ban a year ago.
11 January 2023, 02:47 AM

Kyrgios has last laugh as Djokovic clash sells out stadium in minutes

 Nick Kyrgios took a cheeky dig at his critics after tickets for Friday's practice match with Serb Novak Djokovic sold out in 58 minutes, proving the Australian's huge box office draw.
10 January 2023, 14:05 PM

'Players could play at Australian Open with COVID'

Players at this month's Australian Open will not be required to take COVID-19 tests and could play even if they had the virus, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Monday.
10 January 2023, 05:31 AM

Djokovic wins ‘very special’ Adelaide title

Top seed Novak Djokovic saved a match point Sunday before defeating Sebastian Korda to win the Adelaide International and reinforce his status as a heavy title favourite for the Australian Open.
8 January 2023, 18:00 PM