Tennis Australian Open

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.

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Australian Open 2026 semifinal: One number that could give the Serb an edge

January 29, 2026 7:48 pm

Across four completed matches that Novak Djokovic has played at the Australian Open so far, he has won 58.5% of all the points that he has played while returning second serves

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner: Serbian legend will have to make his own luck in Australian Open semifinal

January 29, 2026 5:55 pm

At 38 and two years removed from his last Major, the Serb has a fortunate path to the final—if he can solve the player who's beaten him five straight times

Venus Williams set to become the oldest female player to play at Australian Open

January 02, 2026 5:19 pm

Venus Williams will compete at the first slam of the year at the age of 45, beating Japan’s Kimiko Date’s record, who was 44 years old when she played in 2015.

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.

Australian Open: Horia-Sania falter at last hurdle, lose to Nestor-Mladenovic

January 27, 2014 11:47 am

It was a third Melbourne Park mixed doubles title for Canadian Nestor after his 2007 triumph with Elena.

Australian Open: Li Na steamrolls teenager Eugenie Bouchard in semis

January 23, 2014 2:34 pm

The battle-hardened Li Na smashed the Canadian sensation 6-2 6-4 in a sun-drenched Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open: Up next, real deal

January 23, 2014 11:51 am

Rafa Nadal earlier on Wednesday had rode his luck to beat Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Australian Open: Defending champ crashes out

January 21, 2014 9:03 pm

Defending champion Novak Djokovic's 2014 Australian Open campaign came to an early end on Tuesday.

Australian Open: Business as usual for top seeds

January 18, 2014 2:44 am

Australian Open: Rain relief for baking Melbourne

January 16, 2014 6:08 pm

Australian Open: Sun, sand and tan!

January 13, 2014 5:01 pm