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The Australian Open is staged at Melbourne Park in Melbourne every January. The 2020 winners were Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin. 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.
- Country is thriving off the pitch in sponsorship and hosting events such as Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics but lagging behind on it
- Pioneers such as Li Na and Yao Ming have not been followed while F1 hope Zhou Guanyu is seen as an outlier
Naomi Osaka will contend for Sportswoman of the Year after US Open triumph, while Kento Momota is nominated for best comeback having returned to world number one after car crash.
Naomi Osaka will contend for Sportswoman of the Year after US Open triumph, while Kento Momota is nominated for best comeback having returned to world number one after car crash.
This year mark’s two decades of Hong Kong branding itself ‘Asia’s World City’ and now is the time to step up with the government backing HKFA’s plan to host AFC Cup and Champions League matches.
This year mark’s two decades of Hong Kong branding itself ‘Asia’s World City’ and now is the time to step up with the government backing HKFA’s plan to host AFC Cup and Champions League matches.
Japanese star Naomi Osaka dedicates win to ‘those whose lives have still yet to be fully put back together’ after the Great East Earthquake and tsunami a decade ago.
Japanese star Naomi Osaka dedicates win to ‘those whose lives have still yet to be fully put back together’ after the Great East Earthquake and tsunami a decade ago.
Face of Tokyo 2020 Olympics only going to become more marketable while slam record suggests greatness awaits for 23-year-old.
Face of Tokyo 2020 Olympics only going to become more marketable while slam record suggests greatness awaits for 23-year-old.
The Serb is now two grand slams behind Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, both of whom are on 20.
The Serb is now two grand slams behind Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, both of whom are on 20.
Fourth grand slam victory for Japan’s world No 3 comes after battling match against 22nd seed.
Fourth grand slam victory for Japan’s world No 3 comes after battling match against 22nd seed.
Naomi Osaka, who seeks her fourth grand slam title this weekend, speaks ‘from her heart’ when she condemns anti-Asian, -black or -female sentiment, says fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura.
Naomi Osaka, who seeks her fourth grand slam title this weekend, speaks ‘from her heart’ when she condemns anti-Asian, -black or -female sentiment, says fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura.
The Serb will face either fourth seed Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Nadal’s conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
The Serb will face either fourth seed Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Nadal’s conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
Japanese world number three Naomi Osaka brushes aside 39-year-old Serena Williams in straight sets as thousands of spectators are allowed back and will face American Jennifer Brady in the final.
Japanese world number three Naomi Osaka brushes aside 39-year-old Serena Williams in straight sets as thousands of spectators are allowed back and will face American Jennifer Brady in the final.
World number one Novak Djokovic proposes immediate discussions for an NBA-like bubble as hotel lockdowns ‘definitely not good’ for players’ health.
World number one Novak Djokovic proposes immediate discussions for an NBA-like bubble as hotel lockdowns ‘definitely not good’ for players’ health.
Czech Karolina Muchova ruins world number one Barty’s dreams of winning her home grand slam as Victoria Premier Dan Andrews announces end of snap lockdown.
Czech Karolina Muchova ruins world number one Barty’s dreams of winning her home grand slam as Victoria Premier Dan Andrews announces end of snap lockdown.
Japanese world number three Naomi Osaka forces a quick match with Taiwanese veteran Hsieh Su-wei to set up a semi-final with either Serena Williams or Simona Halep.
Japanese world number three Naomi Osaka forces a quick match with Taiwanese veteran Hsieh Su-wei to set up a semi-final with either Serena Williams or Simona Halep.
Nadal outclasses Fabio Fognini in search of his 21st grand slam title while Barty is hoping to be the first Australian women’s winner in 43 years.
Nadal outclasses Fabio Fognini in search of his 21st grand slam title while Barty is hoping to be the first Australian women’s winner in 43 years.
Williams suffers an injury scare before beating Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarter-finals, Dimitrov knocks out Thiem while Osaka saves two match points.
Williams suffers an injury scare before beating Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarter-finals, Dimitrov knocks out Thiem while Osaka saves two match points.
Tennis fans sent home as Victoria goes into statewide lockdown with some locals upset tennis gets exemption.
Tennis fans sent home as Victoria goes into statewide lockdown with some locals upset tennis gets exemption.
Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews says tennis venue is considered a ‘workplace’ and can continue to function with limited staff – on court, Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei beats Italy’s Sara Errani in the third round.
Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews says tennis venue is considered a ‘workplace’ and can continue to function with limited staff – on court, Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei beats Italy’s Sara Errani in the third round.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka starts Australian Open with a bang, ‘looking forward to opening a new chapter’ after turning a physical and mental corner.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka starts Australian Open with a bang, ‘looking forward to opening a new chapter’ after turning a physical and mental corner.
Reward for straight sets victory is Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in third round at Melbourne Park.
Reward for straight sets victory is Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in third round at Melbourne Park.
‘In Asia we don’t say the girl’s age in public,’ doubles No 1 Hsieh Su-wei tells interviewer after another win over a grand slam seed.
‘In Asia we don’t say the girl’s age in public,’ doubles No 1 Hsieh Su-wei tells interviewer after another win over a grand slam seed.
China No 2 follows No 1 Wang Qiang in Melbourne Park exit after straight-sets first round loss to rising 20-year-old from United States.
China No 2 follows No 1 Wang Qiang in Melbourne Park exit after straight-sets first round loss to rising 20-year-old from United States.
Déjà vu for world No 34 as she wins first set before losing first round match to an Italian at Melbourne Park for second week in a row.
Déjà vu for world No 34 as she wins first set before losing first round match to an Italian at Melbourne Park for second week in a row.
Third seed beats world No 39 in straight sets to brush off concerns of difficult draw and injury that saw her pull out of warm-up Gippsland Trophy.
Third seed beats world No 39 in straight sets to brush off concerns of difficult draw and injury that saw her pull out of warm-up Gippsland Trophy.
Japanese tennis star brands treatment of Asian community ‘disgusting’ in social media posts
Japanese tennis star brands treatment of Asian community ‘disgusting’ in social media posts
Melbourne third seed withdraws after beating Romania’s Irina Begu in straight sets on Friday
Melbourne third seed withdraws after beating Romania’s Irina Begu in straight sets on Friday
Craig Tiley says no change despite positive Covid-19 test at the designated hotel caused Stefanos Tsitsipas, Stan Warwinka and others to undergo mandatory isolation.
Craig Tiley says no change despite positive Covid-19 test at the designated hotel caused Stefanos Tsitsipas, Stan Warwinka and others to undergo mandatory isolation.
A worker at the Melbourne hotel where the guests were staying tested positive for Covid-19.
A worker at the Melbourne hotel where the guests were staying tested positive for Covid-19.
World No 34 loses to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in three sets at Melbourne Park to make it nearly a year since last win.
World No 34 loses to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in three sets at Melbourne Park to make it nearly a year since last win.
Australian Open, which starts on February 8, fields some strange requests from players during Covid-19 confinement – ‘There were a few times I wouldn’t mind putting a boxing kangaroo in there,’ tournament chief jokes.
Australian Open, which starts on February 8, fields some strange requests from players during Covid-19 confinement – ‘There were a few times I wouldn’t mind putting a boxing kangaroo in there,’ tournament chief jokes.
Chance to play for US$71.5 million prize pot at Melbourne Park comes at a cost of quarantine and coronavirus prevention protocols.
Chance to play for US$71.5 million prize pot at Melbourne Park comes at a cost of quarantine and coronavirus prevention protocols.
The holding of an important regional football competition would help restore Hong Kong’s positive and safe image, but residents must be assured that players and officials will abide by coronavirus rules.
Top players who flew in for Melbourne Open only to be confined to hotels find there is only one winner when facing the coronavirus.
Events at Australian Open involving sporting legends and organisers over the anti-gay views of Margaret Court show need not to give in to intolerance.