Australian Open

For the third consecutive year running, Ashleigh Barty will finish the season as world number one. That means the 25-year old will join tennis legends Stefanie Graf, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams and Chris Evert as the…

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open in January and is unlikely to return to competition until mid-2022 as he recovers from multiple knee surgeries, the former world number one said in an interview. Federer, 40,…

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer is unlikely to play in next year's Australian Open but is still determined to make a return to tennis at some stage, according to his coach Ivan Ljubicic. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been inactive…

Victoria State Premier Daniel Andrews said his government will not apply for travel permits to allow unvaccinated tennis players to compete at the Australian Open in the state after Prime Minister Scott Morrison indicated they would be…

All players who want a visa to compete in the Australian Open will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the country's immigration minister said on Wednesday, putting Novak Djokovic's title defence and Grand Slam record bid in doubt.…

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou has backed Serena Williams to be a major contender for the French Open title. Williams fell just short again in her pursuit of a first grand slam crown for four years at the Australian Open in February, losing…

Serbia's Novak Djokovic thrashed Russia's Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 to claim a record-extending ninth Australian Open title at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The world number one’s triumph also secured his 18th Grand Slam title, bringing…

Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 in straight sets to win her second Australian Open title at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. Osaka’s win over the 22nd-seeded American in the final gave the Japanese player her fourth…

Rafael Nadal’s bid of winning a record 21st Grand Slam title ended when Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas recovered from two sets down to stun the Spaniard 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, at the Rod Laver…

The Australian Open will be able to open its gates to fans for the last four days of the tournament after the state of Victoria announced that the coronavirus lockdown would be lifted at midnight on Wednesday. Victoria State Premier Dan…