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West Australian Talia Gibson has made it to the second round of the Australian Open.

TennisCommentsWest Aussie produces Australian Open boilover

West Australian Talia Gibson has claimed one of the biggest victories of her career to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nick Kyrgios on Demon's Aus Open reality.

TENNISPremium‘F***ing brutal’: Kyrgios on star’s AO reality

Nick Kyrgios has spoken out about Alex de Minaur’s hopes at the Australian Open after the world no. 6 was dealt a horror draw.

Tyler Lewis

Alex de Minaur speaks during a press conference.

TennisCommentsDe Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.

Shayne Hope

Alex de Minaur in action earlier this week. Mark Stewart

UPDATEDPremium‘Dream’: Aussie tennis sweethearts into AO

Newly engaged tennis players Maddison Inglis and Jason Kubler have both qualified for the Australian Open main draw.

Tyler Lewis

Thanasi Kokkinakis is out of the Open after picking up an injury at the Adelaide International. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisCommentsKokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide.

Melissa Woods

The Australian Open is forecast to add $600m to the local economy. NewsWire / Ian Currie

SPORTInsane figure Aus Open set to deliver

Melbourne’s ultimate sport cash cow is set to deliver a whopping windfall to local business – smashing spending records by up to 10 per cent.

Cameron Micallef

Thanasi Kokkinakis felt the pinch in his win over Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide International. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisCommentsInjured Australian drawcard in major doubt for Open

Home-town favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of his second-round match at the Adelaide International, troubled by a shoulder injury.

Melissa Woods

Stan Wawrinka and Nick Kyrgios once fueded but the Swiss now backs his old foe for an Open wildcard. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisCommentsWildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios

Retiring veteran Stan Wawrinka was all class when discussing the wildcard debate surrounding Nick Kyrgios, putting aside the pair's acrimonious past.

Justin Chadwick

Nick Kyrgios is adamant he won't ''butter up'' Open organisers to gain a wildcard into the event. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremium'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.

Murray Wenzel

Holger Rune will miss next month’s Australian Open. Mark Stewart

TennisPremiumAmerican tennis villain snubs Australian Open

Only one player from the world’s top-100 ranked men will miss the Australian Open, and it’s a similarly elite women’s field for the first grand slam of 2026.

Marco Monteverde

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