Australian OpenLearner Tien, aged 19 and in the round of 16, speaks softly, swings smoothly, and solves problemsThe 19-year-old Californian is showing that not every new pro has to be a tower of power.Read More
Australian OpenAndy Murray is "now here to sabotage" Novak Djokovic's hunt for another Australian Open titleThe new coach of the 24-time major champ joined the Serb and Alexander Zverev for a courtside chat Thursday night in Melbourne.
Australian OpenHolger Rune completes second five-set comeback at Australian Open, books Jannik Sinner fourth roundThe former world No. 4 is into the second week of a hard-court major for the first time since 2023, rallying from two sets to one down to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic on Margaret Court Arena.By David Kane Jan 18, 2025
Your GameOn inks Swiss up-and-comer Henry BernetThe 17-year-old is the first active domestic player to be signed by the Swiss sportswear company.By Jon Levey Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenMarriage, coffee expert Madison Keys conquers controversial Danielle Collins at Australian OpenKeys got the better of her childhood rival, who has become a controversial figure in Melbourne, on Rod Laver Arena, and made new fans with her ringing endorsement of the city’s coffee scene.By David Kane Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenAustralian Open Fourth Round Previews: Coco Gauff vs. Belinda Bencic, Sabalenka vs. Andreeva, Alcaraz vs. DraperBefore each day's play in Melbourne, we'll preview three must-see matches.By Steve Tignor Jan 18, 2025
Betting CentralAustralian Open Best Bet: Mirra Andreeva vs. Aryna SabalenkaThe teen won their most memorable meeting, but beyond that, it's been all Aryna.By Zachary Cohen Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenSpouses Elina Svitolina, Gael Monfils win on the same court at Australian OpenMonfils joined Roger Federer as the only men to achieve this age-defying feat, before Svitolina eliminated No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini later in the day.By Associated Press Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenJannik Sinner laughs off net struggles during Australian Open dismissal of Marcos GironThe defending champion confirmed a fourth-round return, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, on Saturday night.By Associated Press Jan 18, 2025
SocialQuote of the Day: Ben Shelton denies Lorenzo Musetti chance to become his "daddy" at AO"I was fighting to not let that happen," the lefty said in Melbourne after avoiding a third straight loss to the Italian.By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 18, 2025
Stat of the DayJust like Gael Monfils, Elina Svitolina has taken out the world No. 4 at the Australian OpenA few hours after Monfils upset ATP No. 4 Taylor Fritz, Svitolina defeated WTA No. 4 Jasmine Paolini.By TENNIS.com Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenAlex Michelsen & Learner Tien: from pre-season to flying into Australian Open week two togetherThe 20-year-old and 19-year-old each claimed straight-set wins in third-round action Saturday.By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 18, 2025
Facts & StatsAgeless Gael Monfils ousts Taylor Fritz in Melbourne for first career Top 4 major winThe 38-year-old served out the American, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4, for his best Grand Slam victory by ranking in his 65th appearance.By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenSecond chance, second week: Lucky loser Eva Lys improbably into Australian Open's last 16The German will next face Iga Swiatek, but not before assuring herself a Top 100 debut, and (at least) $420,000 in prize money.By Ed McGrogan Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenIga Swiatek thrives in Melbourne, roars into Australian Open second week over Emma RaducanuSwiatek won the battle of former US Open champions in emphatic style as she looks to reach her first quarterfinal Down Under since 2022.By David Kane Jan 18, 2025
Australian OpenThe older folks at the Australian Open are also doing quite well, thanksThe kids are alright, but the adults—we’ll call them the 25-and-overs—are better.By Peter Bodo Jan 17, 2025
Style PointsAnastasia Pavlyuchenkova designing her own Australian Open tennis outfitsPreviously sponsored by Lacoste, the Russian player had been without an apparel sponsor for about a year before unveiling her new kit.By Stephanie Livaudais Jan 17, 2025
Style Points“I can be playful, and that comes through in my jewelry”: Emma Navarro becomes Mejuri brand ambassadorThe eighth-ranked American will exclusively wear the sustainable, luxury jewelry brand on and off the court.By Liya Davidov Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenThe United States has reached another moment of truth at a Grand SlamWhether or not American fans see a 21-year men's title drought end any time soon, their country is good at tennis again.By Steve Tignor Jan 17, 2025
Betting CentralAustralian Open Best Bet: Gael Monfils vs. Taylor FritzThe Frenchman is as hot as anyone, making this a tricky third-rounder the 2024 US Open runner-up.By Zachary Cohen Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenThree to See: Can Gael Monfils and Danielle Collins keep up the Australian Open fireworks?Plus, Grand Slam champs Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu's divergent paths cross again in the third round.By Steve Tignor Jan 17, 2025
SocialQuote of the Day: "I loved it!" Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins in her back-and-forth with Australian Open fansThat should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths with hecklers at his matches—including Friday night at Rod Laver Arena.By Associated Press Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenNovak Djokovic protégée Olga Danilovic stuns Jessica Pegula for first Australian Open fourth roundThe longtime Novak Djokovic mentee and daughter of famed basketball star Predrag Danilovic is into her second major second week in the last 12 months, having broken through last spring at Roland Garros.By David Kane Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenNovak Djokovic has trouble with his body and a fan but moves into the Australian Open's fourth roundThe 10-time title winner at Melbourne Park moved into the fourth round with his most confident performance of the week, a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over the 26th-seeded Tomas Machac.By Associated Press Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenCoco Gauff, Novak Djokovic star under Australian Open lights with smooth-sailing week two returnsBoth advanced in straight sets against seeded opponents on Friday evening in Melbourne.By TENNIS.com Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenAll Heart: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina first man in 20 years with successive Australian Open two-set comebacksHe pulled it off Friday by saving two match points in a third-set tiebreaker against Jakub Mensik.By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenAbdominal injury derails Naomi Osaka again, retires down a set to Belinda Bencic at Australian OpenThe issue flared up in her opening event of the season with the Auckland title on the line.By TENNIS.com Jan 17, 2025
SocialCarlos Alcaraz commits to kangaroo tattoo if he completes Career Grand Slam at Australian OpenThe official symbol of Australia would join the Eiffel Tower, strawberry and date of the Spaniard's maiden major triumph.By Baseline Staff Jan 17, 2025
SocialPam Shriver's major trophies stolen after evacuating L.A. fires: "Sad on so many levels"The Hall of Fame inductee reported her car, which contained five US Open trophies, five French Open plates and one Australian Open trophy, was stolen from a Marina del Rey parking lot.By Baseline Staff Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenAryna Sabalenka leaves no crumbs in Australian Open break-fest, streaks into second weekThe world No. 1 has now won her last 17 matches Down Under—and her last 22 sets—as she edges into the second week after a tense battle with ASB Classic champion Clara Tauson.By David Kane Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenLaura Siegemund follows upset of Zheng Qinwen with one-sided loss to Anastasia PavlyuchenkovaThe German struck 30 unforced errors and couldn't defend her second serve in a 6-1, 6-2 third-round exit.By Ed McGrogan Jan 17, 2025
Australian OpenThe Joao Factor is over at the Australian Open, but Fonseca comes away with only positivesSpecifically, knowing more about how to play five sets, and how to handle new expectations.By Steve Tignor Jan 16, 2025
The Business of TennisThe future of tennis? We watched Tien upset Medvedev on the Australian Open’s AO Animated livestream to find outProduced in-house by Tennis Australia, video game-like recreations of live matches featuring digital player avatars have been taking over the internet.By Stephanie Livaudais Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenAre Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka or Novak Djokovic in danger at the Australian Open?Previews, and predictions, of potentially troublesome third-round contests with Fernandez, Bencic and Machac.By Steve Tignor Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenIga Swiatek moves into third-round match against Emma Raducanu at Australian OpenThe five-time Grand Slam champion dispatched Rebecca Sramkova 6-0, 6-2 in a clean hour at the Australian Open on Thursday.By Associated Press Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenTeenager Learner Tien schools Daniil Medvedev in late-night Australian Open upsetThe 19-year-old from Irvine, California nearly lost a two-set lead from match point up but held off a late surge from a former world No. 1 to win the biggest match of his career.By David Kane Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenWATCH: Jannik Sinner, John McEnroe spar on court after top seed advances into Australian Open third roundSinner lightly roasted the former world No. 1, who was hosting the on-court interview following his four-set victory over Tristan Schoolkate.By David Kane Jan 16, 2025
SocialQuote of the Day: How about that?! Danielle Collins has a back-and-forth with booing Australian Open crowd“The people that don’t like you, and the people that hate you, they actually pay your bills,” said the American after eliminating local favorite Destanee Aiava.By Associated Press Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenJoao Fonseca will "keep working to go bigger", loses five-set debut at AO to Lorenzo SonegoThe 18-year-old was "more nervous" Thursday after announcing himself with a convincing Top 10 win at the Australian Open.By TENNIS.com Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenNick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis retire from their Australian Open doubles matchKyrgios’ Grand Slam return is over after he and partner Kokkinakis stopped playing while trailing in the second set of their first-round doubles match.By Associated Press Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenThe Australian Open's "Party Court" gets so loud a match is moved to a different arenaRowdy fans at the Australian Open’s Court 6—a venue equipped with a bar—grew so loud that a nearby match was moved to a different arena.By Associated Press Jan 16, 2025
The Business of TennisWhy the Australian Open is streaming live tennis with gaming-style player avatarsThe Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form.By Associated Press Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenFrances Tiafoe goes 0 for 10 on break points in 4th set, falls to Fabian Marozsan in AO deciderThe Hungarian matched his 2024 Australian Open showing, while the No. 17 seed exited in round two for the second year running.By TENNIS.com Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenTeary Ons Jabeur fights through asthma flare-up in Melbourne, doesn’t “want to be greedy” with injury returnThe Tunisian lined up an Australian Open third-round battle with No. 8 seed Emma Navarro.By TENNIS.com Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenTaylor Fritz donating Australian Open R1 prize money to Los Angeles wildfire relief funds, previews Monfils clash“It’s really the least I can do," the No. 4 seed said after dominating Cristian Garin Thursday.By TENNIS.com Jan 16, 2025
Australian Open“Fourth time lucky”: Emma Raducanu bests friend Anisimova, books Iga Swiatek clash at Australian OpenThe former US Open champion rallied from break deficits in both sets to reach her first third round in Melbourne where No. 2 seed Swiatek awaits.By David Kane Jan 16, 2025
Stat of the DayIga Swiatek is still the only tennis player to reach the third round at every Grand Slam this decadeThe five-time Grand Slam champion coasted into the third round of the Australian Open in straight sets on Thursday.By TENNIS.com Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenMartina Navratilova calls for more slice backhands after Zheng Qinwen posts “mystifying” Australian Open lossNavratilova and Lindsay Davenport noted Zheng’s struggle to deal with the maddening variety from opponent Laura Siegemund, leading to a second-round defeat in Melbourne.By David Kane Jan 16, 2025
Australian OpenTristan Boyer hopes Australian Open run brings joy to loved ones affected by California wildfiresThe Altadena native will take on top-ranked Aussie Alex de Minaur amid a career-best week ad harrowing personal difficulties.By David Kane Jan 16, 2025
Betting CentralAustralian Open Pick of the Day: Belinda Bencic vs. Naomi OsakaOsaka is coming off an big three-set win over Karolina Muchova, but it's important not to overreact to one performance.By Zachary Cohen Jan 15, 2025