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Australian Open Winners & Losers: Sinner’s dominance contrasts Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zverev issues
Sinner cemented his status as the world's best player with an emphatic run.

The 18 active WTA players to win a Grand Slam singles title: Iga Swiatek with 5, Naomi Osaka 3rd
Swiatek, Osaka, and Aryna Sabalenka are among a handful of active WTA Slam winners.

Jannik Sinner ‘not thinking about’ doping appeal after Australian Open triumph
Sinner was asked about his doping case in the aftermath of his Australian Open win.

The 4 men not to face break point in a Grand Slam final: Sinner follows Federer, Nadal
Sinner is just the fourth man since 1990 to not face a break point in a major final.

How much money and points did Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz earn at the Australian Open?
Sinner was the big winner when it came to prize money and points in Melbourne.

Revealed: What Australian Open protester shouted at Alexander Zverev
Zverev's post-match speech was disrupted at the Australian Open.

The 7 men to lose their first three Grand Slam finals: Zverev joins Agassi, Lendl
Zverev is just the seventh man in the Open Era to go 0-3 in major singles finals.

Australian Open Winners & Losers: Madison Keys shines as Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek left wondering
Who are the big winners and losers from the Australian Open women's singles event?

The 7 oldest first-time female Grand Slam champions: Madison Keys 3rd
Keys is the third-oldest woman to win a first Grand Slam title.

5 classic Australian Open women’s singles finals – ahead of Sabalenka vs Keys
Will Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys deliver the latest memorable Melbourne showdown?

Iga Swiatek makes ‘opportunities’ admission after shock Australian Open exit
Swiatek missed a match point chance as she was beaten by Madison Keys in Melbourne.

Who is Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend? Multimillionaire Georgios Frangulis
Frangulis has been dating world No 1 Sabalenka since April 2024.

The 7 longest Australian Open women’s singles win streaks: ft Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Aryna Sabalenka
How does Sabalenka's 20-match win streak compare to the greats Down Under?

Australian Open: Madison Keys hits Serena & Venus milestone as she stuns Iga Swiatek
Swiatek battled past Keys in three sets to reach her first Australian Open final.

Caroline Wozniacki shuts down retirement rumours and reveals reason for Australian Open withdrawal
Former champion Wozniacki was not in Australian Open action this year.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach predicts if ‘genius’ can challenge Jannik Sinner
Djokovic and Sinner could meet in the Australian Open final.

The 5 men with the most Australian Open appearances: ft Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic
Five men have made 19+ Australian Open appearances in the Open Era.

Iga Swiatek & Emma Navarro speak out on Australian Open double bounce controversy
Swiatek's one-sided win over Navarro has been slightly overshadowed by a contentious double bounce call.

Ben Shelton sides with Novak Djokovic as he slams ‘disrespectful’ broadcaster comments
"I've been a little bit shocked this week with how players have been treated by the broadcasters."

Djokovic deported, McEnroe defaulted: 5 huge Australian Open controversies
We look back at some of the most controversial moments in Australian Open history.

Australian Open: Ben Shelton & Madison Keys match historic Serena & Roddick feat
Shelton and Keys both prevailed in thrilling quarter-finals to make US tennis history in Melbourne.

Iga Swiatek looking ‘revived, hungry, and motivated’ after latest Australian Open milestones
Swiatek dropped just three games as she stormed into her second Australian Open semi-final.

Novak Djokovic’s 50 Grand Slam semi-finals: Tennis icon hits new milestone
Djokovic is the first man in history to hit a half-century of Grand Slam semi-finals.

Australian Open: How Aryna Sabalenka & Paula Badosa became tennis ‘soulmates’
Friendship will be put aside when Sabalenka and Badosa meet in Melbourne.

Elina Svitolina & Gael Monfils: How marriage and daughter Skai inspired resurgence
Monfils and Svitolina have produced some of the best tennis of their respective careers since becoming parents.

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev eclipses Boris Becker feat as Grand Slam quest continues
Zverev defeated Tommy Paul in four sets to reach his third Australian Open semi-final.

5 ATP greats who never lifted the Australian Open title: ft Andy Murray, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe
We look back at some of the best ATP players to never win the Australian Open title.

5 WTA greats who never lifted the Australian Open title: ft Venus Williams, Simona Halep
We look at some of the best WTA players to miss out on Australian Open glory.

The last 5 Aussie men to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals: Alex de Minaur follows Kyrgios, Hewitt
De Minaur is just the fifth Australian man in the last 30 years to reach the last eight of his home major.

WTA world No 1 race: Iga Swiatek leads Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff’s chance gone
Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for the world No 1 ranking at the Australian Open.

The 8 longest Australian Open men’s singles win streaks: ft Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andre Agassi
Djokovic holds two of the three longest match-win streaks at the Australian Open.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz showdown, Swiatek & Gauff look to pounce – Australian Open predictions
We make our predictions for Week 2 of the Australian Open.

‘Jannik Sinner has realised his best day is not as good as Carlos Alcaraz’s best day’
Sinner could potentially face chief rival Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final.

Novak Djokovic’s full statement as he reveals ‘only reason’ for Australian Open interview protest
Djokovic did not speak on court following his victory over Jiri Lehecka in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz’s 7 previous matches – ahead of Australian Open clash
Alcaraz and Djokovic's Australian Open quarter-final will be an eighth career meeting.

Australian Open: Jim Courier reacts after Novak Djokovic snubs on-court interview
Djokovic refused to speak on-court after being disturbed by the Australian Open crowd.

Australian Open Week 1 Verdict: Swiatek & Djokovic improving, Gauff & Alcaraz impress
We reflect on an intriguing opening week of Australian Open action.

Elena Rybakina facing huge Australian Open injury scare – ‘It doesn’t seem too good’
Sixth seed Rybakina is yet to drop a set in Melbourne, but is now facing an injury issue.

The 5 women to reach the most Australian Open finals: Serena Williams with 8, Martina Navratilova joint-3rd
Five women have reached 6+ Australian Open finals in the Open Era.

Emma Raducanu faces ‘learning curve’ after Iga Swiatek loss, claims former WTA star
Raducanu was able to win just one game in a 6-1, 6-0 loss to Swiatek in Melbourne.

Gael Monfils makes Australian Open history with stunning Taylor Fritz win
Monfils stunned world No 4 Fritz in a historic result in Melbourne.

Emma Raducanu makes ‘feedback’ confession after lopsided Iga Swiatek loss
Raducanu won just one game in a lopsided loss to Iga Swiatek.

Roger Federer’s Australian Open debut and first Grand Slam match win – 25 years on
2025 marks 25 years since Roger Federer won a Grand Slam match for the first time at the Australian Open.

Learner Tien +25 in ATP Rankings after stunning Daniil Medvedev in epic upset
Tien stunned three-time finalist Medvedev in the best match of the tournament so far.

WTA world No 1 race: Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff out of contention
Swiatek leads Sabalenka in the race to be world No 1 at the end of the Australian Open.

John McEnroe delivers Emma Raducanu verdict ahead of Iga Swiatek clash
Raducanu faces Swiatek in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Watch: Danielle Collins riles up Australian Open crowd with hilarious celebration
Collins roared back at the crowd after beating Destanee Aiava in three sets.

Emma Raducanu makes Andy Murray ‘bad blood’ admission after Wimbledon withdrawal
Raducanu withdrew from a potential mixed doubles partnership with Murray last summer.

‘Iga Swiatek is under the radar a little bit’, claims former world No 1
Swiatek dropped just two games as she breezed through to the third round of the Australian Open.

Australian Open fashion: The best on-court looks – ft. Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff
We look at the Australian Open players who dressed to impress.