Karatsev shocks Schwartzman to advance to fourth round
Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev caused the upset of the Australian Open to date after dumping eighth seed Diego Schwartzman out of the tournament 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on the John Cain Arena.
Osaka finds being deemed an essential worker ‘a bit funny’ ahead of lockdown
With the Australian Open to continue, Naomi Osaka said it was strange to be considered an essential worker.
Serena’s bid for slam No 24 on track after surviving Potapova challenge
Anastasia Potapova laid down a challenge, which Serena Willians accepted on Friday at the Australian Open. Potapova served for the first set, but Williams eventually took charge of the match to prevail in straight sets.
Nadal laughs off a “finger”, dismisses Mmoh with ease
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a rather unusual experience as he made his way through to the third round at the Australian Open on Thursday
Fast courts suit Kyrgios ahead of blockbuster against ‘super physical’ Thiem
Nick Kyrgios will face Dominic Thiem in a blockbuster third-round clash at the Australian Open.
Kenin ‘couldn’t really handle the pressure’ as title defence ends
After her Australian Open title defence came to an end, Sofia Kenin said the pressure was too much for her.
Barty dismisses injury concerns after reaching third round
After playing with a heavily strapped leg at the Australian Open, Ash Barty discussed the issue.
Halep pulls off great escape to beat Tomljanovic
Simona Halep produced a stunning recovery to keep her hopes of a first Australian Open title alive
Beaten Venus Williams shows heart of a champion
Venus Williams bowed out of the Australian Open on Wednesday but showed her heart by finishing her match despite injuring her ankle
Wawrinka exits after marathon loss to Fucsovics
Former champion Stan Wawrinka departed in the Australian Open second round after missing three match points against Marton Fucsovics
Victorious Nadal still wary of back issues: “We will see day by day”
World No 2 Rafael Nadal eased into round two at the Australian Open on Tuesday but says he will take things “day by day” as he tries to manage his sore back
Paula Badosa: I wouldn’t repeat hard quarantine experience
Paula Badosa’s hard quarantine nightmare came to an end on Day 2 of the Australian Open as the Spaniard fell in three sets to Liudmila Samsonova.
Jannik Sinner: Italian exited at the 1st round but earned a priceless Nadal mentoring in Melbourne
Despite being knocked out of the first round of the Australian Open, 19-year-old Jannik Sinner feels there are positives for him to take away from Melbourne.
Djokovic eases past Chardy in strong start to title defence
Novak Djokovic storms into round two of the Australian Open with a commanding win over Jeremy Chardy on Monday night in Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic’s title defense will continue against Frances Tiafoe on Wednesday.
Kerber on hard lockdown: Of course, you feel it
Angelique Kerber was one of the 72 players that spent two weeks in hard quarantine in Melbourne prior to the Australian Open. On Monday she became one of the first big names to get knocked out of the draw.
Serena begins record bid with dominant win
Serena Williams improved to 20-0 in the Australian Open first round, crushing Laura Siegemund.
Djokovic doesn’t have ‘much respect’ for Kyrgios
Novak Djokovic made some comments that may rekindle his feud with Nick Kyrgios on the eve of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Players ready to go after hard quarantine, and hoping it’s the last
Just before the 2021 Australian Open starts on Monday, star players such as Dominic Thiem and Simona Halep recalled how hard the quarantine was. Even if they get used to the new bubbles, Thiem — the ATP world No 3 — hopes it was the last quarantine.
Serena Williams admits she will be dealing with shoulder injury in Melbourne
A shoulder injury is set to bother Serena Williams throughout the Australian Open.
Kenin insists leg injury improving ahead of title defence
Sofia Kenin says she’ll be fit to defend her Australian Open title
Osaka, Azarenka withdraw from respective tournaments due to injuries
Dealing with injuries, Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka withdrew from their events on Saturday as precaution ahead of next week’s Australian Open