“I felt the misses and the losses defining me” – Poland’s Magda Linette is learning to let go – and win – on the big stage
At the age of 30, Magda Linette’s Grand Slam breakthrough has come, thanks to perseverance and some important self-discovery.
Exclusive – Rybakina’s coach, Stefano Vukov: “Elena didn’t get all the things you usually get from winning a Grand Slam title”
Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina’s coach, speaks to Tennis Majors about post-Wimbledon hungover, the origin of his pupil’s incredible serve and much more.
“Always risk of burnout, but without passion you will not be a champion” : Mouratoglou reflects on Tsitsipas’ fear for Rune
After Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed worry that Holger Rune might experience burnout, Patrick Mouratoglou adds that Rune’s passion is what makes him a unique force on tour.
“I think I kind of reinvented myself” – surging Khachanov reaches semis as Korda retires with wrist injury
Karen Khachanov has now won 10 of his last 11 Grand Slam matches after Sebastian Korda retired with a wrist injury in the third set on Tuesday night in Melbourne.
‘Nobody questions other players’ injuries – only mine’ – Djokovic hits out at doubters
In part of his press conference, Djokovic told Serbian journalists that he would not be troubled by the doubters
‘I felt fantastic’ – Djokovic’s words on road to recovery
Djokovic continues his quest for a tenth title in Melbourne and is feeling fitter
Resurgent Djokovic sets up Rublev quarter-final
Novak Djokovic won against Alex De Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 on Monday and will play Russian Andrey Rublev, the No 5 seed, in the next round
Another painful Grand Slam defeat for Jannik Sinner but the future still looks bright
The Italian lost a tight match at a Grand Slam yet again but showed enough quality to suggest that his time will come
Lehecka: “Deep inside, me and my team, we believe”
Jiri Lehecka is very surprised to be in the quarter-finals in Melbourne. But at the same time, he’s dreaming big.
Swiatek defeat merely confirms the era of consistent domination is over, for now
Defeats for the top two seeds in the men’s and women’s draws before the quarter-finals – for the first time in Open era Grand Slam history – is a clear signal that the days of anyone dominating are over, for now
Auger-Aliassime: “My level isn’t where I want it to be”
Felix Auger-Aliassime has not been a fan of his own game through the tournament. Yet he still gave credit to his opponent Jiri Lehecka after the loss.
Gauff: “Nothing you can do, so it’s frustrating”
Coco Gauff was logically very disappointed after losing against Jelena Ostapenko, despite admitting that her opponent was just too good.
Jiri Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime for spot in quarter-finals
Jiri Lehecka edged out Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) on Sunday night and will play the winner of the match between Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas, the No 3 seed, and Italian Jannik Sinner, the No 15 seed, in the next round
Rising Korda edges Hurkacz to reach first major quarter-final
Sebastian Korda beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (7) on Sunday night. He’ll face Russian Karen Khachanov, the No 18 seed, in the next round
“If I play well, I can beat almost anyone” – Ostapenko will not be surprised if she wins another Slam
Nearly six years have passed since she engineered her greatest triumph, but Jelena Ostapenko has never stopped believing in her ability to win the sports’ biggest crowns.
Khachanov wins first 14 games against shell-shocked Nishioka to reach last eight
Karen Khachanov is into the quarter-finals for the second straight Grand Slam after a dominant display against Yoshihito Nishioka
“I felt like I took a step back” – disappointed Swiatek says she wanted it too much in Australia
There’s a fine line between wanting to win and wanting to win too much. After her loss to Elena Rybakina on Day 7, Iga Swiatek is contemplating the difference.
“A force to be reckoned with” – Alexei Popyrin on what makes American Ben Shelton a promising talent
Into the second week in just his second appearance at a Grand Slam, American Ben Shelton is high on promise but low on expectations.
Disappointed but satisfied; Andy Murray finally on the right track again
The Scot believes his level of play is now getting back to where he wants it to be.
Djokovic: “It always starts well, and then it gets worse”
Novak Djokovic keeps fighting and believing that he can go all the way in Melbourne despite the injury.
Murray magic runs out, Bautista Agut into last 16
Roberto Bautista Agut edged out Andy Murray (6-1, 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-4) on Saturday. He’ll face Tommy Paul in the next round