Australian Open Return

Sinner rolls to 2nd straight Australian Open title

Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

ESPN - 2h

Keys shocks Sabalenka in gripping Australian Open final

American underdog Madison Keys finally wins a Grand Slam as she holds off defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open.

BBC News - 1d

Novak Djokovic Retires From Australian Open Semifinal

After losing the first set in a tiebreak, Djokovic immediately embraced Zverev before shaking hands with the umpire and walking off the court.

The New York Times - 2d

Sinner tops Shelton to return to Aussie Open final

Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he pursues a third Grand Slam title.

ESPN - 2d

Djokovic unsure of Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is "fit, healthy and motivated" after retiring from his semi-final with injury.

BBC News - 2d

Breaking down the path to the Australian Open championship

And then there were four: Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton. Here's how each can win the Australian Open.

ESPN - 2d

The Glitchy Cartoon Tennis Stars of the Australian Open

The tournament’s live cartoon YouTube stream has gone viral.

The New York Times - 3d

Two bets to make for the Australian Open men's semifinals

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are on a collision course at the Australian Open. Pamela Maldonado recommends a bet to make in each of their semifinal matchups.

ESPN - 4d

Error-prone Gauff eliminated at Australian Open

Paula Badosa upset an error-prone Coco Gauff on Tuesday to advance to the Australian Open semifinals.

ESPN - 5d

Alexander Zverev knocks over Tommy Paul to return to Australian Open semis

No 2 seed books spot in last four with 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1 win German to face Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz in semi-final Alexander Zverev has survived an extraordinary meltdown to sink ...

The Guardian - 5d

Sinner's serve breaks net at Australian Open

A serve from Jannik Sinner breaks the metal ring securing the net during his four-set victory over Holger Rune at the Australian Open.

BBC News - 6d

Alexander Zverev returns to the Australian Open quarterfinals and faces Tommy Paul next

Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time and will face Tommy Paul next

ABC News - Jan. 19

Are the conditions to blame for Pegula's Australian Open loss?

When Pegula lost Friday, she complained of slow conditions on the court. Sabalenka has noted it as well -- but not everyone feels that way.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Australian Open - schedule, seedings & how to follow

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are the defending champions at the Australian Open. Here's how to follow the first Grand Slam of the season on the BBC.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Lucky loser Lys makes history at Australian Open

Germany's Eva Lys makes history as she becomes the first women's singles lucky loser to reach the Australian Open in the Open Era.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Lucky loser Lys makes history at Australian Open

Germany's Eva Lys makes history as she becomes the first women's singles lucky loser to reach the Australian Open in the Open Era.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Australian Open 2025 week one action – in pictures

All the drama from the first seven days of the tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, featuring Nick Kyrgios, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, alongside rain delays, long shadows and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

As it happened: Australian Open Day 2

After rain interrupted the opening day of the 2025 Australian Open, the weather was more favourable for Day 2, and the action didn't disappoint, either.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Brit Fearnley shocks Kyrgios on Aus Open return

Britain's Jacob Fearnley produced an Australian Open shock on Monday by knocking out Nick Kyrgios on his much-anticipated return at his home Grand Slam.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Tsitsipas 'hit by karma' in Australian Open exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas says his Australian Open first-round exit was "karma" after withdrawing from the men's doubles with his brother to focus on singles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Tsitsipas 'hit by karma' in Australian Open exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas says his Australian Open first-round exit was "karma" after withdrawing from the men's doubles with his brother to focus on singles.

BBC News - Jan. 13

As it happened: Australian Open Day updates, schedules, highlights

Day 1 of the 2025 Australian Open was marred by persistent rain showers that first suspended play and then caused scheduling chaos.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Heavy rain disrupts day one at Australian Open

Play on day one of the Australian Open is disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms in Melbourne.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Zheng wins indoors as Day 1 of the Australian Open is disrupted by rain

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets while it poured with rain ...

ABC News - Jan. 11

Tennis looks ‘cooked’ as Australian Open starts under giant doping cloud

“I haven’t done anything wrong.” So read the back-page headline on Saturday’s Melbourne Age, above a plaintive-looking photograph of world No1 Jannik Sinner.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Elena Rybakina slams WTA’s Vukov investigation as Australian Open nears

Kazakh backs former coach, says she ‘never complained’ Current coach Ivanisevic uncertain of future with her Elena Rybakina has backed her former coach Stefano Vukov and expressed her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Five Australian Open storylines to watch out for

The star names have arrived at the Australian Open for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up intriguing storylines.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court ‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’ Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek

Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first round Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eight Emma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Britain's Fearnley handed Kyrgios blockbuster at Australian Open

Britain's Jacob Fearnley is set to face Nick Kyrgios - and a partisan home crowd - in the controversial Australian's return to Grand Slam tennis.

BBC News - Jan. 9

GB's Dart & Harris into final round of Australian Open qualifying

Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Billy Harris reach the final round of qualifying for the Australian Open.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know

Play in the year’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the Australian Open on Sunday

ABC News - Jan. 7

GB's Jones & Harris win in Australian Open qualifying

Fran Jones and Billy Harris are through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying but three more Britons were beaten.

BBC News - Jan. 7

GB's Dart and Watson win in Australian Open qualifying

Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Heather Watson make it through to the second round of qualifying for the Australian Open, but Dan Evans is out.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Cruz Hewitt unfazed by hype and Kyrgios jokes before Australian Open

Cruz, 16, is the son of former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt and will play Nikoloz Basilashvili in a closely watched qualifier. The teenager long ago outgrew his legendary father, has been prominent at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Source: Chiefs open return window for CB Watson

The Chiefs opened the practice window for cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has been out with a broken ankle.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Wimbledon champion’s coach suspended amid investigation ahead of Australian Open

The former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been provisionally suspended while under investigation for an alleged breach of the WTA Code, it was revealed on Friday, only a couple ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Emma Raducanu delivers philosophical injury update ahead of Australian Open

Concerns about Emma Raducanu’s readiness for the Australian Open have been partly assuaged by social-media images of an intense training session in Melbourne.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

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