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Jannik Sinner receives medical treatment in the Men's Singles Fourth Round match against Holger Rune.

TennisComments‘White as a sheet’: Sinner’s illness revealed

Everyone knew Jannik Sinner was sick during his run to the Australian Open title, but his Australian coach has confirmed just how bad it was.

News Corp Australia

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has called for a new attraction to Melbourne Park.

Tennis CommentsPremiumBuild the man a statue! Aus Open boss’ big Novak call

With another Australian Open complete tournament director Craig Tiley is already looking ahead at what can bring in more fans and he believes a statue of Novak Djokovic could be the answer.

Jake Santa Maria

Jannik Sinner is the 2025 Australian open champion.

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Sinner Sinner chicken dinner! Italian maestro does it again

Jannik Sinner has claimed back-to-back Australian Open titles after dispatching world No.2 Alexander Zverev in straight sets to complete a dominant tournament for the world No.1.

Jake Santa Maria

Neale Daniher was wheeled out at Rod Laver Arena before the men’s final.

AUS OPENVideoClassy gesture as Neale Daniher given role at Aus Open final

Fresh off being named Australian of the Year, the AFL legend was on court at Rod Laver Arena.

Harrison Reid

Aryna Sabalenka let rip after losing the final and her shot at an Australian Open hat-trick.

TOUGH LOSSVideoAus Open runner-up shares ‘disrespect’ truth behind meltdown

Her racquet smash and swift exit took the focus off the new champion, but she says there was a good reason for it all.

Shayne Hope

Sabalenka shrugged off the devastation to deliver a brilliant speech.

AUS OPENVideoAryna Sabalenka shrugs off Aus Open devastation with iconic speech

The world No.1 destroyed her racquet, shed some tears and then had the crowd in hysterics.

Ben Sutton

Madison Keys celebrates winning the Australian Open.

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Keys causes shock upset to claim Australian Open crown

American veteran Madison Keys has pulled off a shock upset at the Australian Open, defeating world No.1 and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to claim the title.

Darren Walton

Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will discuss the future of their high-profile partnership after the Serb’s sudden Australian Open exit.

TennisDjokovic to chase more slams, with or without Murray

Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will discuss the future of their high-profile partnership after the Serb's sudden Australian Open exit.

Shayne Hope

Novak Djokovic retired with injury.

TennisCommentsPremium‘Absolutely ludicrous’: Tennis greats hit out at Novak boos

The tennis world has reacted in shock to Novak Djokovic’s sensational retirement just one set into his semifinal blockbuster with Alexander Zverev. 

Jackson Barrett

Novak Djokovic has sensationally withdrawn from the Australian Open after losing the first set of his semifinal with Alexander Zverev on Friday afternoon.

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Shock as Djokovic retires hurt, bows out of Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has sensationally withdrawn from the Australian Open after losing the first set of his semifinal with Alexander Zverev.

Jackson Barrett and Ben McClellan

An embarrassing on-air gaffe in a post-match interview with Madison Keys has added to Channel Nine’s horror run at the Australian Open this year.

TENNISVideoCommentsWATCH: ‘Embarrassing’ on-air gaffe adds to Nine’s Open woes

An embarrassing on-air gaffe in a post-match interview with Madison Keys has added to Channel Nine’s horror run at the Australian Open this year.

Samantha Rogers

Alex de Minaur faces his biggest challenge.

TennisCommentsHow Demon could ‘expose’ shaky Sinner

The numbers say Alex de Minaur faces an uphill battle to take down world No.1 Jannik Sinner, but there’s a few questions he now has answers to.

News Corp Australia

Novak Djokovic has reportedly ended his boycott of Channel Nine.

TennisCommentsDjokovic set to avoid fine over media snub

Novak Djokovic is expected to end his media blackout with the Serbian superstar set to avoid any financial sanctions over his boycott.

Jake Santa Maria

Alex de Minaur is due to meet world No.1 Jannik Sinner in the biggest match of his career to date.

WORRYING SCENESShock health rumour sweeps through Aus Open ahead of blockbuster

Alex de Minaur and world No.1 Jannik Sinner are due to meet in the biggest match of the Aussie’s grand slam career.

Darren Walton

Nick Kyrgios deleivered a scathing attack toward Tony Jones

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Novak reveals his next step after Kyrgios goes on the attack

Nick Kyrgios released an expletive-riddled tirade towards Tony Jones as the tennis champion made clear what would happen now.

Jake Santa Maria

SCOFA called comments towards Novak Djokovic ‘racist’

TennisVideoCommentsJones comments labelled ‘racist’ by Serbian rights group

Tony Jones’ apology to Novak Djokovic has done little to cool tensions, with the Serbian Council of Australia calling for the Human Rights Commission to investigate the ‘racist’ comments.

Jake Santa Maria

Crowd behaviour has been in the spotlight at this year’s Open.

TennisComments‘Disrespectful’: Legend’s take on crowd issue

Rowdy crowds have made for a great atmosphere at the Australian Open, but there’s a line tennis officials shouldn’t let them cross in the pursuit of more eyeballs.

News Corp Australia

Alex de Minaur has survived a huge scare to keep his Australian Open dream alive and etch his name in the tennis history books.

TennisVideoDe Minaur survives dogfight to keep Aus Open hopes alive

Alex de Minaur has survived a huge scare to keep his Australian Open dream alive and etch his name in the tennis history books.

Darren Walton

Tony Jones has been slammed for his joke about Novak Djokovic.

TJ SLAMMEDVideoTony Jones under fire for ‘disgraceful’ Novak Djokovic chant

The veteran newsreader has been slammed for the joke on live TV.

Digital Staff

Destanee Aiava has renewed confidence after her Australian Open campaign. Mark Stewart

Tennis‘I belong’: Aussie prodigy’s new belief

Having battled issues on and off court, a breakthrough at the Australian Open could be the start of better to come for Destanee Aiava.

News Corp Australia

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TENNISCops probe betting on Tomic matches

Two matches played by Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic were the target of an ultimately fruitless suspicious betting investigation.

Blair Jackson

Destanee Aiava continues her grand slam fashion flashbacks in her second round clash, paying tribute to a 2011 outfit Maria Sharapova wore at the French Open. Michael Klein

TennisPantomime villain born as Aussie beaten

An American star may have just permanently lost the crowd at Melbourne Park after a series of provocative gestures.

Ed Bourke

Danielle Collins blows a kiss to the crowd.

TENNISCommentsAmerican star booed off Open court after beating Aussie

A former Australian Open runner-up has been booed off court after a fiery second-round win over hometown hero Destanee Aiava. 

Glenn Valenchich

Injuries have ended the Australian Open run for Thanasi Kokkinakis (left) and Nick Kyrgios. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisInjuries take down Special Ks to shatter Open dreams

Thanasi Kokkinakis’ dream of repeating his stunning Australian Open doubles success with Nick Kyrgios has been dashed by his debilitating pectoral muscle injury.

Shayne Hope