LifestyleWhere to go after AO? The Tennis Traveler makes its way to France, Austria, Singapore and moreThe first Slam of the season was a glimpse into a great year ahead. Here’s where the tours are going next—and how you can join them.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 Open2025 Australian Open women's semifinal preview: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison KeysWhen these two get together, matches tend to end in a hurry ... but who will reach the final in Melbourne?By Steve Tignor Jan 22, 2025
Australian OpenThe mild-mannered Tyrolean Terror Jannik Sinner has been steely at the Australian OpenSinner's remarkable on-court ability to block out any distraction from his mission has been on full display as he seeks to defend his Melbourne title.By Peter Bodo Jan 22, 2025
Australian Open2025 Australian Open men's semifinal preview: Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander ZverevWill Djokovic overcome an Australian Open injury again? Or will Zverev finally come through against him at a Grand Slam?By Steve Tignor Jan 22, 2025
SocialLyudmyla Kichenok, Kristina Mladenovic spar about sportsmanship in Australian Open doubles spatA routine doubles match became anything but after a handshake snub, and a war of words.By Baseline Staff Jan 22, 2025
Australian OpenJannik Sinner into Australian Open semis over Alex de MinaurThe defending champion quickly dismissed the home favorite, entertaining the crowd with a lengthy post-match interview before taking on Ben Shelton.By David Kane Jan 22, 2025
Australian OpenBen Shelton criticizes Australian Open interviewersThe American was critical of some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers after reaching the semifinals in Melbourne.By Associated Press Jan 22, 2025
Betting CentralAustralian Open Best Bet: Paula Badosa vs. Aryna SabalenkaThe Spaniard is playing at an extremely high level heading into this semifinal showdown.By Zachary Cohen Jan 22, 2025
Australian OpenBen Shelton, 22, becomes youngest American man to reach Australian Open semifinals in 22 yearsHe's through to his second career Grand Slam semifinal with a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego.By TENNIS.com Jan 22, 2025
Australian OpenA double-bounce goes Iga Swiatek's way against Emma Navarro—along with most everything elseThe five-time major champion is into her second Australian Open semifinal after losing just 14 games over five matches.By Ed McGrogan Jan 22, 2025
Australian OpenMadison Keys comes back to clinch Australian Open semifinal, downs Elina SvitolinaThe American rallied from a set down to reach the last four in Melbourne for the third time, and will face No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek next.By TENNIS.com Jan 22, 2025
Australian Open2025 Australian Open women's semifinal preview: Paula Badosa vs. Aryna SabalenkaSabalenka has won the last five meetings between these two good friends, but who will book her spot in the final?By Steve Tignor Jan 21, 2025
SocialNovak Djokovic says his Australian Open win over Carlos Alcaraz was just as 'huge' for Andy Murray"I feel more and more connected with Andy every day," Djokovic admitted post-match. "He's been as committed to my career and this tournament as he can be."By Baseline Staff Jan 21, 2025
Australian OpenNovak Djokovic gave Carlos Alcaraz a lesson in GOAT-style ruthlessness“I saw Carlos was hesitant a little bit…so I started to take my chances,” said the 37-year-old after his four-set quarterfinal victory.By Steve Tignor Jan 21, 2025
Betting CentralAustralian Open Best Bet: Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo SonegoSonego beat Shelton in four sets at Roland Garros two years ago, but the American will like his chances on his favorite surface.By Zachary Cohen Jan 21, 2025
Your GameWith a deep run at the Australian Open, Elina Svitolina is already hitting it big with DiademThe Ukrainian star starts a new chapter in her career this year as brand ambassador and business partner of the upstart racquet sports manufacturer.By Jon Levey Jan 21, 2025
Australian OpenAustralian Open Quarterfinal Previews: Jannik Sinner vs. Alex de Minaur, Iga Swiatek vs. Emma Navarro, Madison Keys vs. Elina SvitolinaBefore each day's play in Melbourne, we'll preview three must-see matches.By Steve Tignor Jan 21, 2025
Australian OpenHad Novak Djokovic lost the second set to Carlos Alcaraz, he wasn't sure if he'd continue playingWith his Channel Nine contretemps behind him, the Serbian spoke at length with Jim Courier following his big win. Here's what he had to say.By Ed McGrogan Jan 21, 2025
Australian OpenAryna Sabalenka overcomes multiple third-set deficits to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Australian Open quarterfinalThe world No. 1 will face Paula Badosa, after Coco Gauff was upset earlier in the day.By Ed McGrogan Jan 21, 2025
Coach's CornerGoran Ivanisevic wishes Elena Rybakina “best of luck moving forward” as coaching trial endsThe Kazakh had fallen in the fourth round of the Australian Open to Madison Keys a day earlier.By TENNIS.com Jan 21, 2025
SocialQuote of the Day: Coco Gauff shrugs off "internet coaches" after Australian Open exitThe 20-year-old says she's trying to keep things in perspective after being knocked out in the quarterfinals by Paula Badosa.By Baseline Staff Jan 21, 2025
Australian OpenAlexander Zverev escapes Tommy Paul, reveals AO night match request was “denied very quickly”The German could have been down two sets, but instead advanced in four to await the Alcaraz-Djokovic winner in Melbourne.By TENNIS.com Jan 21, 2025
SocialWATCH: Alexander Zverev complains when a feather delays play at the Australian OpenThe chair umpire called a let and ordered a replay of a point when he saw a white feather drop into Zverev’s eyeline during the second set against Tommy Paul.By Associated Press Jan 21, 2025
Australian Open“Third time lucky”: Paula Badosa makes major breakthrough with Coco Gauff stunner at Australian OpenThe former world No. 2 is into her first Grand Slam semifinal in Melbourne, ending Gauff’s unbeaten start to the season and all but guaranteeing her return to the Top 10.By David Kane Jan 21, 2025
Australian OpenCan analytics help Andy Murray coach Novak Djokovic to Australian Open victory over Carlos Alcaraz?The Tennis Channel Live panel theorize that “data-driven” conversations are taking place between the former rivals, now coach/pupil ahead of a blockbuster match in Melbourne.By David Kane Jan 21, 2025
SocialErin Routliffe left stunned that Australian Open has 'robots everywhere,' except for making this key decisionDisagreeing with chair umpire Julie Kjendlie about whether or not her opponent's serve was a let, Routliffe delivered one of the most memorable lines of the tournament.By Baseline Staff Jan 20, 2025
SocialAlex de Minaur jokes that every Australian Open win adds to his and Katie Boulter's wedding budgetThrough to the quarterfinals of his home Grand Slam tournament for the first time, the Aussie also has a financial motivation for every match he wins.By Baseline Staff Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenEmma Navarro 'stayin' alive' at the Australian Open, set to face Iga Swiatek in quarterfinalsThe American's roundabout run to the last eight in Melbourne has also revealed a new strength: She can win without her best.By Steve Tignor Jan 20, 2025
Your GamePrecision meets pressure inside the Australian Open stringing roomIn the heart of Melbourne Park, behind the scenes of one of tennis' biggest stages, a dedicated team of stringers works tirelessly to ensure players' racquets are primed for battle.By Jon Levey Jan 20, 2025
Betting CentralPick of the Day: Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz, Australian OpenDjokovic beat Alcaraz in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics last year, but the Spaniard has won back-to-back matches against the Serb in Grand Slam action.By Zachary Cohen Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenAustralian Open QF Previews: Alexander Zverev vs. Tommy Paul, Gauff vs. Badosa, Sabalenka vs. PavlyuchenkovaBefore each day's play in Melbourne, we'll preview three must-see matches.By Steve Tignor Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenNovak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian OpenDjokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.By Associated Press Jan 20, 2025
SocialNick Kyrgios, Elliot Loney turn Novak Djokovic into rogue presenter with fake news skit targeting Tony JonesThis sounds familiar: "Kyrgios is a has-been. Kyrgios is overrated. Kyrgios kick him out."By Baseline Staff Jan 20, 2025
2024 Year in ReviewJannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek win ITF World Champion awardsSinner and Swiatek have won the International Tennis Federation’s 2024 world champion awards.By Associated Press Jan 20, 2025
SocialWATCH: There's a screw loose at Australian Open, as Sinner's win over Rune interrupted by net problemAt least a half-dozen people went over to take a look at things and attempt to re-connect the net after it was dislodged by a powerful serve from the Italian.By Associated Press Jan 20, 2025
Anti-Doping & CorruptionWorld Anti-Doping Agency will not appeal Iga Swiatek's "plausible" drug-case rulingThe decision came just after the five-time major winner breezed into the Australian Open quarterfinals Monday.By Associated Press Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenBen Shelton praises "greatest highlight tape of all time" Gael Monfils, who retires from grueling Australian Open matchShelton led 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 1-0, 40-0 when the 38-year-old threw in the towel Monday in Melbourne.By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 20, 2025
Stat of the DayIga Swiatek storms into milestone 10th Grand Slam quarterfinal of career at Australian OpenAt 23 years old, she’s the youngest woman to reach her 10th career Grand Slam quarterfinal in 16 years.By TENNIS.com Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenJannik Sinner finishes off Holger Rune in Melbourne after lengthy medical timeout and net malfunction delaysThe world No. 1 put a “strange morning behind him” in returning to the Australian Open quarterfinals.By TENNIS.com Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenMadison Keys lets return game do the talking in Australian Open win over Elena RybakinaThe No. 19 seed has run off nine successive victories heading into the last eight.By TENNIS.com Jan 20, 2025
SocialElon Musk, Piers Morgan weigh in on Novak Djokovic's Channel 9 feud at Australian OpenThe former world No. 1's media boycott has made global headlines, and everyone from Nick Kyrgios to the prime minister of Australia has a take.By Baseline Staff Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenElina Svitolina will be courtside for husband Gaël Monfils, hopes he joins her in Australian Open quarterfinalsThe former world No. 3 breezed into the last eight in Melbourne for the first time since 2019, and will now focus on supporting Monfils in an upcoming clash against American Ben Shelton.By David Kane Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenNine Network, journalist Tony Jones apologize to Novak Djokovic after Australian Open interview gaffeThe 10-time champion declined a post-match TV interview in protest of comments made on air by a sports journalist on Channel 9, the official broadcaster of the tournament.By Associated Press Jan 20, 2025
SocialDayana Yastremska crowd-sources for a hitting partner with Instagram postThe 2024 Australian Open semifinalist chose an unconventional method of recruiting for an 'emergency' vacancy in her support team.By Baseline Staff Jan 20, 2025
Australian OpenJim Courier: Channel 9 row may be “net positive” for fired up Novak Djokovic at Australian OpenThe former world No. 1 posited that Djokovic’s dust-up with the broadcast network may fuel his fire as he continues his campaign for a 25th Grand Slam title and 11th in Melbourne.By David Kane Jan 20, 2025
Australian Open'If I think about everything he has done in tennis, I couldn’t play,' Carlos Alcaraz says of facing Novak Djokovic in MelbourneAlcaraz and Djokovic will meet in their first quarterfinal. Will either benefit from playing earlier in the tournament, with a little less history on the line? Previewing the eighth edition of the best rivalry in tennis.By Steve Tignor Jan 19, 2025
Australian OpenAustralian Open Fourth Round Previews: Jannik Sinner vs. Holger Rune, Shelton vs. Monfils, Rybakina vs. KeysBefore each day's play in Melbourne, we'll preview three must-see matches.By Steve Tignor Jan 19, 2025
SocialCoco Gauff writes 'RIP TikTok USA' on a TV camera at the Australian OpenThe American wrapped up her fourth-round victory about an hour after the app went dark in the United States.By Associated Press Jan 19, 2025
Australian OpenNovak Djokovic boycotts on-court interview amid Channel 9 row at Australian OpenThe 24-time Grand Slam champion is yet to receive an apology from the broadcast network after anchor Tony Jones mocked his supporters on live television Friday.By David Kane Jan 19, 2025