Australian Open
Hopes Dashed: Yastremska’s doping ban appeal denied
The 20-year-old world No 29 took a risk by flying to Melbourne for the Australian Open and it hasn't paid off.
Chris Oddo
January 24, 2021
“Heat will be the biggest problem for players in hard quarantine”
A total of 72 players are spending two weeks in hard quarantine, in air-conditioned rooms and no outside time allowed. For Fabien Cosmao, the physical trainer for Bianca Andreescu, this situation could cause some damage when facing the hot Australian weather in competition.
Mathieu Canac
January 23, 2021
‘Devastated’ Murray out of Australian Open following positive COVID-19 test
Five-time finalist Andy Murray will not compete at the Australian Open after failing to arrange a "workable quarantine" with authorities.
Tennis Majors
January 22, 2021
Petra Kvitova exclusive interview: “We all knew we could end up in hard quarantine”
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is grateful to be in Melbourne with an opportunity to do her job when many people around the world are struggling.
Simon Cambers
January 21, 2021
Who is Craig Tiley, the most under-pressure man in tennis today?
All you need to know about the man who's shouldering the massive burden of staging the first Grand Slam of the year.
Carrie Dunn
January 20, 2021
5 years ago
COVID-19 at the Australian Open: Azarenka calls for quarantined players to calm down
In an open letter on social media, Victoria Azarenka called for her fellow...
Cédric Rouquette
5 years ago
Surviving and thriving: The players dealing best with quarantine
When some of the world's top players are locked in their hotel rooms,...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
More Australian Open issues as players’ practice is cancelled over transport and paperwork
After learning that they would have to quarantine for 14 days without the...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Djokovic requests new and improved quarantine conditions, gets denied
Novak Djokovic has called for improved treatment of the players who are in...
Ricky Dimon
5 years ago
Three planes infected with the coronavirus, 72 players in lockdown: Melbourne’s nerves on edge
The revelation of the presence of four people who tested positive on three...
Cédric Rouquette
5 years ago
Coronavirus: Australian Open confirms further 25 players are quarantining
There are now 72 players in total quarantining ahead of the Australian Open,...
Tennis Majors
5 years ago
Australian Open will go ahead as planned, insists tournament chief Tiley
A host of players must stay in their hotel rooms for 14 days,...
Tennis Majors
5 years ago
Frustrations abound as 47 players are locked down after positive tests on Melbourne flights
The Australian Open's hopes of a smooth quarantine process were thrown into turmoil...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Kevin Anderson interview: WTA merger has not been on the table
In an exclusive interview with Tennis Majors, South African Kevin Anderson, a long-time...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Andy Murray tests positive for coronavirus, still hopes to play Australian Open
The former world No 1 is the latest top player to test positive...
Carrie Dunn
5 years ago
Veterans Tomic, Pironkova, Errani join youngsters Alcaraz, Burel in Australian Open main draw
Experienced Grand Slam campaigners will be joined by exciting young debutants at this...
Simon Cambers
5 years ago
Photo Gallery: The 11 players missing from the Australian Open
The Australian Open will have to do without many who enjoyed a direct...
Geoffrey Steines
5 years ago
Benchetrit tells Tennis Majors the crazy story of his opponent’s positive test… in the middle of a match
Elliot Benchetrit explains to Tennis Majors how his Australian Open qualifying hopes ended...
Jérémy Baudu
5 years ago
Ana Konjuh is on the comeback trail after netting first Slam win since 2017
Four elbow surgeries could not keep Ana Konjuh from chasing her tennis dream....
Chris Oddo
5 years ago
Former junior world No 1s and familiar faces like Bouchard: Who’s who in the Australian Open women’s singles qualifying draw
Qualifying for the women's singles at the Australian Open gets under way, with...
Carrie Dunn