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The Australian Open is staged at Melbourne Park in Melbourne every January. Played on a hard court, it is the first of four annual grand slam tournaments, the others being the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
- Challengers owes its fashion sense to director Luca Guadagnino and Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, while the sport itself is enjoying a luxury makeover, with Ralph Lauren outfitting the recent Australian Open
- Lululemon, Tory Burch and Sporty & Rich offer on- and off-court looks for well-dressed Wimbledon and US Open fans – who are perhaps inspired by Vogue’s tennis-mad Anna Wintour
Italian becomes first winner of the tournament for a decade outside the big three of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer, but has to recover from two sets down.
The ‘tortuous road to pursue a grand slam dream’ of compatriot Li Na is recalled as commenters back Zheng Qinwen to prevail eventually.
World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka downs Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2, claims back-to-back titles in Melbourne.
Zheng Qinwen seeks to become only her country’s second grand-slam singles title winner on Saturday when she takes on defending champion and world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne.
‘Queen Wen’ overcomes Dayana Yastremska to set up final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, and could become the first Chinese champion since Li Na.
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen faces Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the semi-finals of the first grand slam of the year.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner lead next generation of stars coming for world’s best, but Novak Djokovic is still the favourite at next month’s Australian Open.
Tennis bosses say they expect Nick Kyrgios to be at year’s first grand slam in ‘some form’ and could get a wild card. But Emma Raducanu may need to qualify. Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka expected to make their come backs in Melbourne.
Former world No 1 has been out of the game for past 15 months and gave birth to daughter Shai in July.
Canberra magistrate dismisses assault charge against Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios after ‘single act of stupidity’.
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic is hungry for more after equalling Rafael Nadal’s record tally of 22 men’s singles grand slam triumphs – ‘let’s see how far I can go’.
Greek pays tribute to Novak Djokovic after losing Australian Open men’s singles final in straight sets.
‘I feel like I’m on another planet trying to understand what just happened,’ says new champion, who didn’t get much sleep on Saturday night after gruelling final win over Elena Rybakina.
World No 87 overcome with emotion after beating sixth seed Maria Sakkari in 3 sets in Melbourne.
‘If my child was a ball kid, they’re coming home at 5am, as a parent, I’m snapping at that,’ the Scot says after epic against Thanasi Kokkinakis.
The seventh seed wins 6-3, 7-6(4) to reach the third round in Melbourne and will play China’s Zheng Qinwen or fellow American Bernada Pera.
Defending Australian Open champion Rafael hobbles out of second round at hands of unheralded American Mackenzie McDonald in a major upset on Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic enjoys rousing reception at Rod Laver Arena following deportation a year ago as he launches bid for 10th Melbourne title in style.
Home favourite needs knee surgery and has been forced to pull out of season’s first grand slam a day before scheduled match against Roman Safiullin.
Shang becomes first male player from China to reach second round of singles in Melbourne after four-set win over Germany’s Oscar Otte.
British No 1 eases to 6-3, 6-2 win over Tamara Korpatsch, will face American Coco Gauff next in Melbourne.
Talented but temperamental 27-year-old says it is a ‘privilege’ to be considered a favourite in his home grand slam.
News comes days after former world No 1 said she would not play this month in Melbourne. The four-time grand slam winner has been dating rap artist Cordae since 2019.
Eudice Chong reaches grand slam qualifiers for first time at Australian Open, but loses in 2 sets to Canadian Carol Zhao.
The seven-time grand slam champion has pulled out of the Australian Open after picking up an injury at the Auckland Classic.
US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss the Australian Open, the first grand slam of the season, after injuring his right leg in training.
Britain’s Emma Raducanu leaves court in tears as she retires against Viktoria Kuzmova at WTA 250 Auckland Classic after rolling her ankle.
Seven-time grand-slam singles champion will take her place in the main draw of an event she has won on two occasions.
‘I know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been dear … it is time to end my competitive career’, the 41-year-old sports great announced on Instagram.
