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Elise Mertens (right) and Zhang Shuai pose with their trophy after winning their women’s doubles final at the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
Australian Open

Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai win the Australian Open women’s doubles title

Pair rally from 4-1 down in the first set to beat Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic in Melbourne.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

With family struggling in UK, Taiwan’s Garland ‘not over’ losing AU$1 million point

Australian Open

Djokovic rolls back years to down Sinner in five-set epic, Alcaraz next in final

Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz fends off Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final match

The Spaniard will next face either two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz (right) is congratulated by Alexander Zverev following their semi-final match at the Australian Open. Photo: AP
Carlos Alcaraz (right) is congratulated by Alexander Zverev following their semi-final match at the Australian Open. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Hongkonger Thompson does not feel ‘chances were missed’ in junior grand slam loss

Teenager Kai Thompson ends up on the wrong side of a three-set clash with eighth seed Zangar Nurlanuly in Melbourne.

Australian Open

Novak Djokovic faces tough test in Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

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Australian Open

Australian Open: Rybakina, Sabalenka win comfortably to set up 2023 final rematch

Both finalists have yet to drop a set as they win straightforward semi-finals; China’s Zhang Shuai also qualifies for women’s doubles final.

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina hits a return to Jessica Pegula of the US during their semi-final match at the Australian Open on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina hits a return to Jessica Pegula of the US during their semi-final match at the Australian Open on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Australian Open

China’s Zhang Shuai partners with Elise Mertens to reach Australian Open final

The fourth-seeded pair will face seventh seeds Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia and Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan on Saturday.

Australian Open

Swiatek joins calls for privacy at Australian Open: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’

Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras.

Australian Open

Australian Open: ‘lucky’ Djokovic into semis against Sinner as Musetti retires

Pegula beats Anisimova to reach last 4 for first time while Rybakina foils Swiatek’s grand plans; China’s Zhang Shuai reaches doubles semis.

Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti applauds the fans as he walks off the court after retiring from his quarter-final match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz sweeps into first Melbourne semi, Gauff out in 59 minutes

Top-seed to face last year’s runner-up Zverev, while Gauff is upset after being filmed smashing racquet; China’s Zhang into doubles last 8.

Spanish world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside home hope Alex de Minaur at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Spanish world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside home hope Alex de Minaur at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong Tennis Association

Hong Kong tennis head quits as he ‘failed to execute association’s direction’

Steven Host leaves role with president of the HKCTA stating that changes at top were ‘a continuation of the tennis transformation strategy’.

Australian Open

Jannik Sinner wins all-Italian match, fellow champion Madison Keys loses

Amanda Anisimova swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu and will face fellow American Jessica Pegula in quarter-finals.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic into last 8 as Sabalenka faces hot prospect

Top seed Spaniard was in ominous touch and Serb legend gets a walkover as both Hong Kong Open champions finally bow out and on same day.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is sporting a new-look serve and won comfortably against American Tommy Paul. Photo: AFP
Australian Open

Australian Open: China’s Wang makes 4th round, heat saves Sinner, Djokovic’s 400th

Wang’s win over Linda Noskova matches her best singles performance at a grand slam, as stoppage helps Italian ace recover, Osaka pulls out.

Wang Xinyu of China celebrates after winning her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Wang Xinyu of China celebrates after winning her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Australian Open

Australian Open: Hong Kong champs Mboko, Bublik make history; Alcaraz, Gauff win

Latest winners in city get to fourth round while men’s top seed steps up bid for maiden Melbourne title with win in 100th grand slam match.

Australian Open

China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins

Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five.

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Australian Open

Australian Open: Sabalenka beats Chinese qualifier, Alcaraz wins, Bublik in form

Belarusian’s win over world No 702 Bai Zhuoxuan pits her next against Anastasia Potapova, who knocked out 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (right) shakes hands with China’s Bai Zhuoxuan after winning their second-round match. Photo: Reuters
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (right) shakes hands with China’s Bai Zhuoxuan after winning their second-round match. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Osaka claims stylish win, China’s Wang, Wu progress to second round

Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils bids farewell to Melbourne Park, Jannik Sinner strolls on after France’s Hugo Gaston retires after 68 minutes.

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong’s tennis chief confident about future status of ATP tournament

City receives waivers as centre court does not meet the standards set out by the men’s tennis global governing body.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic sparkles as China’s Shang causes upset, Eala bows out

Serb begins quest for 25th grand slam title in fine form, Chinese former world No 47 makes good start, but Filipino favourite is knocked out.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets on Monday. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic launches latest bid for record 25th grand slam title

Novak Djokovic opens tournament against Pedro Martinez, while Iga Swiatek starts bid for career grand slam against China’s Yuan Yue.

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th grand slam but is no longer the favourite to win major tournaments. Photo: Xinhua
Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th grand slam but is no longer the favourite to win major tournaments. Photo: Xinhua
Australian Open

Australian Open: no Venus fairy tale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win opening matches

Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out.

Australian Open

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong holds out hope for ‘lucky loser’ spot at Australian Open

Hongkonger loses in third qualifying round of year’s first grand slam but could still make the main draw should there be withdrawals.

Australian Open

Jay Chou out early at ‘One Point Slam’ as amateur stuns Sinner on way to winning

Mandarin pop idol among celebrity wild cards in 48-strong field for Australian Open warm-up event that also starred the top professionals.

Mandarin pop singer-songwriter and actor Jay Chou during the One Point Slam event on Wednesday, ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Photo: AP
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