australian open

February 1, 2004: Federer begins record reign on top of the world with Australian Open triumph

On this day in tennis history, a record-breaking reign on top of the world began in truly inimitable fashion.

February 1, 2024

Holger Rune parts ways with coach Severin Luthi after brief collaboration

The Dane started working with Luthi just under two months ago, but has ended their collaboration early following a disappointing showing at the Australian Open

Jamie Malachy

January 31, 2024

Like “a bull that has been locked up for a year” – Nadal primed for rip-roaring return

The Spaniard spent 11 months out of action due to surgery on a hip injury before making a brief return to action in Brisbane in January. He is next due to play in Dubai next month

Jamie Malachy

January 30, 2024

“We’ve got to get things right” – Craig Tiley fears for future of doubles in the face of dwindling audience numbers

The Australian Open director fears doubles is losing relevance after both doubles finals drew small audiences

Tennis Majors

January 29, 2024

“He’ll never settle. He wants to get better” – Sinner’s superbly steady rise to Grand Slam glory

The 22-year-old Italian won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open under the guidance of coach Darren Cahill, beating Daniil Medvedev in the final from two sets down

australian open

February 1, 2004: Federer begins record reign on top of the world with Australian Open triumph

Holger Rune parts ways with coach Severin Luthi after brief collaboration

Like “a bull that has been locked up for a year” – Nadal primed for rip-roaring return

“We’ve got to get things right” – Craig Tiley fears for future of doubles in the face of dwindling audience numbers

“He’ll never settle. He wants to get better” – Sinner’s superbly steady rise to Grand Slam glory

January 29, 2017: The day Roger Federer stunned Rafael Nadal in Melbourne to win his first Grand Slam title for five years

January 27, 2002: The day Thomas Johansson stunned Safin to win the Australian Open title

“I’m stronger than I was before this tournament” – Medvedev reaping rewards of marathon matches

“The tournament is not over” – historic victory for Sinner does not distract from bigger picture

Medvedev completes epic comeback to beat Zverev and reach Australian Open final

January 26, 2002: The day Capriati made Hingis crack in the Australian Open final

January 25, 2003: The day Serena Williams completed the “Serena slam”

Australian Open: Zverev knocks out Alcaraz in superb late-night thriller

Australian Open: Zheng battles past Kalinskaya to make semi-finals – qualifier Yastremska awaits

Zverev on Australian Open rematch with Alcaraz: “I expect it to be very different”

Alcaraz crushes Kecmanovic in Australian Open fourth round

Zverev outlasts Norrie in fifth-set tiebreaker to reach Australian Open quarter-finals

Australian Open: Kalinskaya cruises past Paolini to reach first major quarter-final

“Take it as something that will shake me and feed my ego” – Tsitsipas on Fritz defeat

“I just feel older than 19” – teenage veteran Gauff owning her maturity