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Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan
CEO ideas: Drones delivering drinks, futuristic players' chairs, play on if it's a 'net'.
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Ukrainian player who trains under drone fire turns Australian Open loss into victory
Her father is serving in the Ukrainian military and watched from afar.
Osaka steals show with jellyfish inspired outfit at Aussie Open
Osaka was clutching a white parasol and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and veil.
Lulu Sun out in Australian Open first round after injury comeback falters
Sun was playing her first match in more than three months after injury.
Djokovic hits 100th Aussie Open win as bid for 25th major begins in style
Fellow title contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff also won their first-round matches.
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
Play stopped for several minutes as medics treated the collapsed ball girl.
Australian Open wrap: Big names tested in scorching Melbourne heat
Alcaraz is chasing a first Australian Open crown to complete the career Slam.
Aussie Open hopeful celebrates too early before losing qualifier
The chair umpire told him the super tiebreak was first to 10, not seven.
Weather, golf and a baby on the way: The subplots around Ruud’s ASB Classic return
The world No 12 was last at the ASB Classic in 2023, when bad weather forced play indoors.
From ball kid to contender: Cameron Norrie on why ASB Classic still matters most
The world No 28 Norrie opens the night session on Monday against Hugo Gaston.
How Auckland became the late-career home court for Venus Williams
The 45-year-old will play her 1101st WTA singles match in the city on Tuesday.
Why Venus Williams is still embracing discomfort and chasing tennis joy at 45
She has played only 20 matches since 2022 after major injury setbacks.
Sabalenka appears to mock-urinate on Australian Open runner-up trophy
The Belarusian was defeated by Madison Keys for the women's singles title.
Watch: Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after final
A woman began shouting out names during the final trophy presentation.
Sinner joins tennis greats after retaining Australian Open title
Sinner, who has a doping case hanging over his head, said he was fired up.
Paul Lewis: The case for axing banal sports interviews
OPINION: Banality is the order of the day.
Simon Briggs: Why rowdy Australian Open fans aren't a problem
OPINION: Some fans have sparked rounds of hand-wringing but sport is meant to be fun.
'Means the world': Madison Keys wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam title
Sabalenka’s 20-match win streak at Melbourne Park was ended by Keys.
Sinner plays down injury fears as top two seeds book final spots
The world No 1 beat Ben Shelton in straight sets to advance into the final.
Keys stuns Swiatek in thriller to reach Australian Open final
Keys will face Aryna Sabalenka in her first Australian Open final.
‘Embarrassing’: Australian Open in fresh controversy over ‘disrespectful’ TV interviews
American player Ben Shelton is the latest to take aim at broadcasters.
Vintage Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster
Djokovic rated it one of the most epic matches he's played.
On a roll: Routliffe and Dabrowski reach fourth Grand Slam semifinal
They defeated Miyu Kato and Renata Zarazua 6-3, 6-2 in 77 minutes.
Aussie Open: 'Dizzy' Sinner reaches quarter-finals, Monfils withdraws
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Aussie Open: Kiwi Routliffe, Dabrowski advance to doubles quarters
Another Grand Slam, another quarter-final for Routliffe.
Watch: Svitolina delivers pro-Ukraine message after beating Russian opponent
The 30-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets.