Naomi Osaka survived a scare in Melbourne and stole the style show.
After wobbling against world number 65 Antonia Ruzic, the two-time Australian champion dug in, changed tactics late in the deciding set and closed out a nervy three-setter while …
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Bad news in Melbourne: Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open.
The Italian confirmed the decision on Saturday, pulling out of his scheduled first-round match with Alex de Minaur and clearing space in the draw for a lucky loser, …
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Sabalenka smiled, served, and later took a selfie with Roger Federer and Rod Laver as if that was the normal post-match routine.
The world number one started her Australian Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga …
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Arthur Fery walked onto John Cain Arena as a qualifier and left as the man who delivered the first upset of this Australian Open.
The 23-year-old Brit beat Italy’s 20th seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets and did it with …
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Alcaraz arrives hungry in Melbourne and Sabalenka is ready to defend their biggest ambitions over two long weeks of tennis.
The Australian Open has shifted to a 15-day format again to cut down on late-night drama, and the draw gives …
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Novak Djokovic will close out the night session in Melbourne, because if you were worried about surprises, you were not paying attention.
The opening days of the Australian Open stack up like a well ordered draw sheet: Iga Swiatek starts …
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Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne chasing the one trophy he still needs to complete a rare Career Grand Slam and to prove he is the man to beat on every surface.
The World No. 1’s Australian Open story has been …
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Late-night tennis has a habit of turning carefully planned routines into improvisation under stadium lights.
Emma Raducanu arrived in Melbourne and found herself slated to play the final match on Margaret Court Arena on Sunday night, and she was blunt …
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Rod Laver Arena gave a standing ovation to a familiar flick of the wrist as Roger Federer reminded the crowd why so many still watch tennis for that single shot.
On a Friday practice that felt equal parts exhibition and …
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Emma Raducanu has been dealt another tough draw at the Australian Open and could meet Aryna Sabalenka as early as the third round.
The British number one is seeded at a major for the first time since 2022 and opens …
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Sloane Stephens rallied from a set down to beat Olivia Gadecki and keep her Australian Open hopes alive.
The American overturned early frustrations to win in three tight sets, denying the Australian a home-crowd upset while reminding everyone that a …
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A Sydney club player walked onto Rod Laver Arena, won a single point against the best in the world and left with A$1 million.
The One Point Slam turned opening week upside down as amateurs and pros battled for …
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One tiny celebration, and the momentum in Melbourne flipped faster than a serve that clips the tape.
Austria’s Sebastian Ofner strode into what he thought was victory at the Australian Open qualifying when he celebrated at 7-1 in the deciding …
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Aussie summer, slam pressure and a draw that will make coaches sweat.
The Australian Open returns to Melbourne Park from 18 January to 1 February with the singles draw set for Thursday, 15 January at 2:30 p.m. AEDT and a …
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Experience beat experience in Hobart, where Tatjana Maria edged Venus Williams 6-4, 6-3 in a first-round match that felt like tennis history with a smile and a dash of family gossip.
The win was notable for more than the scoreline; …
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Alcaraz walked onto the Melbourne court wearing LeBron’s name and a lot of intent.
The world number one arrived in Melbourne for practice and an exhibition schedule that could set him up to complete a Career Grand Slam, while also …
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Medvedev showed enough in Brisbane to warn the rest of the draw, even when he looked like he was on a practice court with a trophy waiting.
The Russian beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 7-6(1) to win the Brisbane International in …
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Coco Gauff handed Iga Świątek another straight-sets loss, yet Poland still found a way to win the tie and reach the United Cup final, proving team tennis can be brutally efficient and occasionally heartwarming.
The night at Ken Rosewall Arena …
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