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Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her quarterfinal match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo)

WTA defends players amid privacy row over cameras at Australian Open: 'Human and fair demand'

January 29, 2026 2:45 pm

The statement follows a wave of criticism sparked by Coco Gauff’s quarter-final loss to Elina Svitolina in Melbourne. Frustrated after her elimination, Gauff was filmed smashing a racket in the tunnels of Melbourne Park, footage that quickly circulated online.

Looking at three images side-by-side – Djokovic and Alcaraz serving in Melbourne this week, and Alcaraz serving at the US Open – the differences are clear. And so is the inspiration, especially with the curled-up right wrist. (PHOTO: Screengrabs)

Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz’s serve gets a Novak Djokovic upgrade at Melbourne Park

January 20, 2026 5:35 pm

The way Carlos Alcaraz unfurled it during his straight-sets first-round win on Sunday confirmed that the serve has a distinctly new look from the changes he brought to it at last year’s US Open.

Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts during his speech following the men's singles final against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo)

'Australia believes Olya and Brenda': Alexander Zverev gets heckled by woman on domestic abuse cases

January 27, 2025 8:13 am

Two of Zverev’s former partners -- Brenda Patea and Olya Sharypova -- have gone public with accusations of domestic violence.

Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title

January 25, 2025 4:47 pm

Madison Keys produced an inspired display to dethrone top seed Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open and capture her maiden Grand Slam title

Jannik Sinner: 'If Novak Djokovic retires from a match it means he has big issues, it was unfortunate to see'

January 25, 2025 1:20 pm

World No 1 Sinner wished Djokovic a speedy recovery after the Serbian star had to retire hurt in the semifinal of the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys, Australian Open

Australian Open final, Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys: Head-to-head, key facts, when and where to watch

January 25, 2025 10:06 am

Australian Open women's singles title clash will see top seed and red-hot favourite Aryna Sabalenka take on surprise finalist Madison Keys, who upset the odds to stop world No 2 Iga Swiatek in the semifinal.

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand return to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo)

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner overcomes cramps and Ben Shelton to return to final

January 24, 2025 5:23 pm

Jannik Sinner won his first major title at Melbourne Park a year ago, then grabbed No. 2 at the U.S. Open in September.

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her quarterfinal against Emma Navarro of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo)

Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek brings clay-like dominance Down Under

January 22, 2025 9:04 pm

If they stay on course Sabalenka and Swiatek, the two best players in the world, might face off in a blockbuster final

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo)

'Don't be fooled': Tennis legend raises questions about Novak Djokovic's injury timeout

January 21, 2025 9:42 pm

Comments from former tennis player-turned-analyst John McEnroe, who was doing commentary during the quarter-final, have surfaced where he seems to be questioning the Serbian's injury.

Novak Djokovic and Jelena's children Stefan and Tara watch his Australian Open quarter-final. (PHOTO: AP)

Novak Djokovic switches from God mode to dad mode: 'It's 1 am! When are you going to sleep'

January 21, 2025 8:17 pm

After clinching the quarter-final, Djokovic was pumped, as were his children, Stefan and Tara, who were sitting in the players' box with the former world no 1's wife Jelena.