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Venus Williams to return to Australian Open after five years, receives wildcard

Venus Williams receives wildcard for Australian Open 2026.
Updated on Jan 02, 2026 07:04 am IST

Keys comes back from a set down, beats Svitolina to reach Australian Open semis

Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Published on Jan 22, 2025 08:44 am IST

A special Sinner victory of guts and grit

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Jannik Sinner defeated Danish 13th seed Holger Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Australian Open (Reuters)
Published on Jan 21, 2025 11:33 am IST

‘I have 21 years of experience and he’s 21': Monfils after Australian Open epic

Gael Monfils, left, of France is congratulated by compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard following their first round match at the Australian Open
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:28 pm IST

Carlos Alcaraz, chasing history, seeks big push Down Under

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Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022, the Wimbledon in 2023 and 2024 and the French Open in 2024 (AFP)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 11:00 am IST

Australian Open 2025 draw Live Streaming: When and where to watch

Jannik Sinner is the defending men's singles champion at the Australian Open.
Published on Jan 08, 2025 02:44 pm IST

Sinner powers past Rublev to set up Djokovic showdown at AUS Open

Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by Andrey Rublev of Russia following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open
Published on Jan 23, 2024 11:31 pm IST

Zverev survive scares as Alcaraz masters Melbourne wind at AUS Open

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after victory against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego during their men's singles match
Published on Jan 18, 2024 04:00 pm IST

Australian Open chief still confident Nadal will be back in Melbourne

Rafael Nadal hits a return against Britain's Jack Draper
Published on Nov 23, 2023 06:52 pm IST

Djokovic says he did tear muscle in Australia

Tennis - Australian Open - Men's Singles Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 21, 2021 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Published on Feb 21, 2021 09:05 pm IST

American Kenin named WTA Player of the Year

File image of Sofia Kenin.
Updated on Dec 08, 2020 10:36 pm IST

Australian Open crowds at 10% capacity would be a boon, says Djokovic

Photo of Novac Djokovic
Updated on Nov 21, 2020 12:45 pm IST

Roger Federer pain-free and on track for Australian Open

Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during his semi-final match against Belgium's David Goffin at the O2 arena.
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 10:42 am IST

Australian Open chief wants quarantine relaxed for players

The Australian Open courts.
Updated on Oct 15, 2020 03:00 pm IST

Australian Open: ‘Small details’ - Dominic Thiem says Big Three breakthrough not far away

Serbia's Novak Djokovic embraces Austria's Dominic Thiem after winning the match.
Updated on Feb 02, 2020 08:30 pm IST

After Roger Federer last year, Rafael Nadal encounters tight Australian Open security

Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his quarter final match against Austria's Dominic Thiem.
Published on Jan 29, 2020 03:34 pm IST

Navratilova, McEnroe apologise for Margaret Court Arena protest

FILE PHOTO of Martina Navratilova
Updated on Jan 29, 2020 01:36 pm IST

Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe apologise for Margaret Court Arena protest

Margaret Court holds up the women's Australian Open trophy.
Updated on Jan 29, 2020 01:17 pm IST

Navratilova, McEnroe blast ‘homophobic’ Court ahead of Grand Slam honour

Former Australian Open champion Margaret Court watches the men's fourth round match.
Updated on Jan 27, 2020 02:11 pm IST

‘RIP my friend’: Novak Djokovic leads tennis community in mourning ‘mentor’ Kobe Bryant

Djokovic had spoken fondly of his relationship with the former Los Angeles Laker
Updated on Jan 27, 2020 12:28 pm IST

Nadal meets the ‘new Nick’ Kyrgios in fourth-round blockbuster

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his match against Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta.
Updated on Jan 26, 2020 02:35 pm IST

Australian Open: Ruthless Rafael Nadal crushes Carreno Busta to reach last 16

Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action during his match against Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta.
Updated on Jan 25, 2020 01:25 pm IST

Australian Open: ‘It’s been a great ride’ - Wozniacki’s career ends in tears after 3rd round defeat

Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki reacts after losing the match against Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur.
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 10:50 am IST

Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal accidentally hits ball girl, comes up with priceless reaction - Watch

Rafael Nadal checks on the ball girl during second round clash in Australian Open.
Updated on Jan 23, 2020 06:38 pm IST

Australian Open 2020: Roger Federer storms into third round

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after defeating Serbia's Filip Krajinovic.
Updated on Jan 22, 2020 07:03 pm IST

‘Have a heart’ - Kyrgios blasts treatment of tearful Anisimova

Amanda Anisimova of the U.S.
Updated on Jan 22, 2020 11:20 am IST

Australian Open: Let them drink, let them shout - Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

File image of John Millman
Published on Jan 21, 2020 03:07 pm IST

Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal insists beating Roger Federer’s 20 Slams not important

Rafael Nadal in action during Australian Open.
Updated on Jan 21, 2020 06:52 pm IST

Rafael Nadal dominates Hugo Dellien to reach Australian Open second round

Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during the match against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien.
Updated on Jan 21, 2020 12:07 pm IST

Future uncertain for Maria Sharapova after early Australian Open exit

Russia's Maria Sharapova in action during the match against Croatia's Donna Vekic.
Updated on Jan 21, 2020 03:02 pm IST