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Federer to Alcaraz, what dominance of a few in men’s tennis says about late-stage capitalism
February 04, 2026 12:16 pm
The elite players fly on private jets with large entourages to manage every last detail of their nutrition, health, physique, technique, equipment, scheduling and mental conditioning, while the rest have to stretch every last dollar just for the chance to compete – minus the advantages enjoyed by those at the top
‘He’s lucky’: Toni Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz faces lower-calibre rivals than past greats
February 02, 2026 1:37 pm
Nadal said that while Alcaraz possessed outstanding physical and technical qualities, the overall standard of opposition he faces today is lower than in previous eras.
'Too many Spanish legends, it felt like I was two against one': Novak Djokovic’s tribute to a watching Rafael Nadal after his Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz
February 01, 2026 10:41 pm
Djokovic heaped praise on Alcaraz after going down fighting, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, in the final.
The defining virtue of Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open: Grit more than charisma
February 02, 2026 8:26 am
Steeliness is the most eye-catching facet of 22-year-old’s evolution as he makes history with four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the final
Quick comment: Novak Djokovic may have just missed his best chance to win 25th Grand Slam
February 01, 2026 6:44 pm
Things had fallen in place for the Serb who turned back the clock to beat Jannik Sinner in the semifinal, but once the much-younger Spaniard got into the groove, there was only going to be one winner
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to clinch maiden Australian Open, becomes youngest to complete career Grand Slam
February 01, 2026 5:47 pm
The Spaniard conquered and shattered the dream of Serbian Novak Djokovic's 25th Grand Slam by beating him 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 for his maiden Australian Open title.
Patrick Mouratoglou's take on Alcaraz's cramps controversy following Zverev meltdown: 'If Alcaraz hadn't received treatment, that would have been the real scandal'
February 01, 2026 4:28 pm
The former coach of Serena Williams and Dimitrov and Rune, reckons just like on-court coaching, the on court treatment rule has no value in practice Zverev because it’s ignored for everyone, so we can't cry foul when the top seeds benefit from that same status quo
What Alcaraz plans to learn from Rafa Nadal's 2012 AO final against Djokovic: 'Doing what Rafa did is a way of saying the body can endure it..'
February 01, 2026 2:05 pm
Battling again in finals after five-set marathons is tough, but Alcaraz hopes to take inspiration from fellow Spaniard who beat Federer in semis and turned up again - except reversing that result.
What did Novak Djokovic do in the pre-season that helped him get past Sinner and makes him favourite against Alcaraz
February 01, 2026 1:57 pm
Marion Bartoli, former world number one and Wimbledon champion, explained how 24-time Grand Slam champion charted his way into yet another Australian Open final this year.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open Final 2026: Alcaraz beats Djokovic in four sets to clinch first Aus Open and complete Career Slam
February 01, 2026 5:49 pm
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open Final 2026 Tennis Match Today Live Streaming Online Updates: Djokovic took the first set 6-2 after a superb start, but Alcaraz fought back to win in four sets and create history Down Under.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN PHOTOS
Nadal says Australian Open victory 'one of the most emotional'
January 30, 2022 10:28 pm
Rafa Nadal said winning the Australian Open title on Sunday was one of the most emotional moments of his career as the Spaniard sealed a men's record 21st Grand Slam title by defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev in the final.
World number one Ash Barty retires aged 25, see pics
March 23, 2022 9:08 am
Ash Barty retires with 15 titles, less than two months after winning the Australian Open, her third Grand Slam singles triumph following the 2021 Wimbledon and 2019 French Open.
Australian Open 2022: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to storm into final
January 28, 2022 8:53 pm
Daniil Medvedev will play Rafa Nadal for the Australian Open title.
Novak Djokovic on cloud nine after winning 18th Grand Slam title
February 21, 2021 6:22 pm
Novak Djokovic remaining an unbreakable force as he thrashed Daniil Medvedev to claim a record-extending ninth Australian Open title on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka shines at Australian Open for 4th Grand Slam title
February 21, 2021 12:22 pm
Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4 6-3 win to secure her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women's game.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic fights back for 8th title, 17th Grand Slam
February 03, 2020 7:34 am
Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking.
Surprise package Sofia Kenin stuns Muguruza to win Australian Open title
February 01, 2020 6:58 pm
America's Sofia Kenin stunned two-time Major champion Garbine Muguruza to win the Australian Open on Saturday, completing a surprise run where she has come from nowhere to win her first Grand Slam title.
Australian Open: In a repeat, Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray for sixth title
January 31, 2016 7:38 pm
Novak Djokovic maintained a perfect record in Australian Open finals as he won the title for sixth time on Sunday.
Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis win Australian Open 2016 women's doubles title
January 29, 2016 3:12 pm
Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis won the title clash 7-6, 6-3 to lift their third consecutive Grand Slam title.
Australian Open: At Rod Laver Arena, title number six for Serena Williams
February 01, 2015 4:15 pm
World Number One Serena Williams won her sixth Australian Open by defeating Maria Sharapova.
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