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Australian Open
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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Max Purcell, seen here playing against Tommy Paul of the United States at the US Open, will not be able to play in the Australian Open in January. Photo: AP
Doping in sport

‘Devastated’ Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

The 26-year-old two-time grand slam doubles champion admits to breaching anti-doping rules relating to the use of a ‘prohibited method’.

Australian Open: former champion Wawrinka, Chinese veteran Zhang get wild cards

Nishikori, Kyrgios and Bencic return to Australian Open with protected rankings

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese No 1 Zheng to play at Australian Open without breakthrough coach Riba

The Spaniard, who guided her through her groundbreaking season this year, is having surgery, and will be covered by Argentine Dante Bottini.

One of Bottini’s first jobs as Zheng Qinwen’s coach will be to help her record a win over her “nemesis”, world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: Xinhua
ATP

Djokovic loses No 1 spot to Sinner, Swiatek increases huge lead in ATP rankings

Sinner is the first player from Italy to reach No 1 since the computerised rankings began in 1973 and will be the top-seeded man at Wimbledon.

Fashion

Tenniscore fashion aces it: why brands are flocking to preppy courtside staples

Zendaya’s latest film Challengers is set to fire up tennis lovers and TikTokers for the summer season, with Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Ralph Lauren already involved in styling the scene

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ATP

Sinner stages remarkable comeback to snatch Australian Open title from Medvedev

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.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy after defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Queen Wen’ will be back, Chinese tennis fans say after Australian Open loss

The ‘tortuous road to pursue a grand slam dream’ of compatriot Li Na is recalled as commenters back Zheng Qinwen to prevail eventually.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Sabalenka powers to Australian Open title, Zheng no match for defending champion

World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka downs Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2, claims back-to-back titles in Melbourne.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng aims to follow Li Na into history books in Australian Open final

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.

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Zheng Qinwen of China stands one victory from the title in Melbourne. Photo: EPA-EFE
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng beats Ukrainian, becomes China’s first Australian Open finalist since 2014

‘Queen Wen’ overcomes Dayana Yastremska to set up final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, and could become the first Chinese champion since Li Na.

China’s Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in Melbourne. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Can Queen Wen follow in Li Na’s footsteps, 10 years after watching historic win?

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen faces Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the semi-finals of the first grand slam of the year.

ATP

Djokovic still the man to beat, but tennis youngsters are knocking on the door

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.

Emma Raducanu

Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from Australian Open entry list, but Nadal is back

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.

Nick Kyrgios is likely to need a wildcard to play in the 2024 Australian Open. Photo: Reuters
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

New mum Naomi Osaka to make WTA tour return at Brisbane International

Former world No 1 has been out of the game for past 15 months and gave birth to daughter Shai in July.

Naomi Osaka will make her eagerly anticipated return to tennis at the Brisbane International. Photo: AFP
ATP

Kyrgios admits assaulting girlfriend, avoids conviction

Canberra magistrate dismisses assault charge against Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios after ‘single act of stupidity’.

Novak Djokovic

Djokovic says ‘I don’t want to stop here’ after Australian Open win

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’.

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Djokovic ‘greatest that ever held a tennis racquet’, says Tsitsipas

Greek pays tribute to Novak Djokovic after losing Australian Open men’s singles final in straight sets.

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Novak Djokovic poses with his trophy after the men’s singles final at the Australian Open. Photo: Xinhua

‘Best morning of my life’: Sabalenka revels in Australian Open win

‘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.

Tearful Zhu asks ‘is this real?’ after stunning win at Australian Open

World No 87 overcome with emotion after beating sixth seed Maria Sakkari in 3 sets in Melbourne.

ATP

Andy Murray blasts ‘farcical’ 4am finish at Australian Open

‘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.

Andy Murray celebrates after winning his second round match against Thanasi Kokkinakis at the 2023 Australian Open. Photo: EPA-EFE
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Australian Open: ‘lucky’ Gauff edges Raducanu in battle of prodigies

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.

Coco Gauff consoles Emma Raducanu at the net after winning their second round match at the Australian Open. Photo: Reuters
ATP

Nadal makes stunning early exit at Australian Open

Defending Australian Open champion Rafael hobbles out of second round at hands of unheralded American Mackenzie McDonald in a major upset on Wednesday.

ATP

Australian Open: Djokovic savours ‘reception I could only dream of’

Novak Djokovic enjoys rousing reception at Rod Laver Arena following deportation a year ago as he launches bid for 10th Melbourne title in style.

‘Devastated’ Kyrgios makes ‘brutal’ decision to withdraw from Australian Open

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.

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios speaks during a press conference on day one of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP

Chinese teen Shang ‘aiming big’ after making history at Australian Open

Shang becomes first male player from China to reach second round of singles in Melbourne after four-set win over Germany’s Oscar Otte.

China’s Shang Juncheng hits a return during his first round men’s singles match against Oscar Otte at the Australian Open. Photo: EPA-EFE

Raducanu shakes off ankle injury to reach 2nd round of Australian Open

British No 1 eases to 6-3, 6-2 win over Tamara Korpatsch, will face American Coco Gauff next in Melbourne.

Being Australian Open title contender ‘stressful’ says Kyrgios

Talented but temperamental 27-year-old says it is a ‘privilege’ to be considered a favourite in his home grand slam.

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