Australian openCHAMPIONSHIP SPEECH: Jannik Sinner sends sweet message to coach Darren Cahill after winning Australian OpenJannik Sinner (ITA) gives a speech after winning the 2025 Australian Open final.
pickleballPickleball takes over Melbourne after Australian Open crowns Madison Keys, Jannik Sinner championsThe AO hosted a Pickleball Slam on tennis’ championship weekend, and this week PPA Australian Open sees five brackets of competition through Feb. 2.By Liya Davidov Feb 01, 2025
Your GameRacquet Review: Head Gravity Tour 2025A revamped design turns up the power and spin potential in this hotly anticipated update.By Jon Levey Feb 01, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysCountrymen Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios contrast each other like Tortoise and the HareTwo of the most visible players from Australia could not be farther apart in terms of passion, presence, and persistence.By Joel Drucker Feb 01, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysElina Svitolina remains a source of inspiration for players and fans alikeFrom the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine to touring with husband Gael Monfils and daughter Skai, the mix of perspective emanates both on the court and off.By Joel Drucker Feb 01, 2025
Stat of the DayKei Nishikori records milestone 300th hard-court win of career with Davis Cup tie clincherHe’s just the second man born in 1989 or later to reach 300 career hard-court wins, after Grigor Dimitrov.By John Berkok Feb 01, 2025
ATP Montpellier, FranceWATCH: Alexander Bublik gives racquet to ball kid during must-win game in Montpellier title defenseThe fourth seed trailed Aleksandar Kovacevic by a set and 5-1 before inspiration struck.By Ed McGrogan Jan 31, 2025
Upper Austria Ladies LinzKarolina Muchova beats 2023 Linz champ Anastasia PotapovaThe top seed overcame Potapova in three sets to reach her first semifinal of the season.By David Kane Jan 31, 2025
SocialAgassi, Roddick, Pegula, Navarro to participate in tennis benefit for Western North Carolina: ‘Stars Servin’ Up Love’All proceeds from the celebrity tennis match and auction will be donated to hurricane relief organizations in and around Asheville, N.C.By Liya Davidov Jan 31, 2025
SocialShow and tell! Victoria Azarenka surprises son Leo's school with special visitThe former No. 1 brought her Olympic medals to share with the class, and received hand-written thank-you letters from her son's classmates.By Baseline Staff Jan 31, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysDo Taylor Fritz, Daniil Medvedev need a net game to reach next level of play?Their shortcomings continue to pose the question, what's missing?By Joel Drucker Jan 31, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysFrom rollercoaster to soap opera: Elena Rybakina's coaching woes leave her free-spirited playing style hangingSoon after Rybakina’s three-set round of 16 loss to Madison Keys at the Australian Open, she parted ways with Coach Goran Ivanisevic.By Joel Drucker Jan 31, 2025
SocialWATCH: Players aghast as power goes out mid-match in Montpellier ... more than onceThe second-round match between No. 3 seed Flavio Cobolli and Jesper de Jong was twice interrupted as heavy rains in the area resulted in an in-arena blackout.By Baseline Staff Jan 30, 2025
Style PointsAndrey Rublev brings “City Vibes” with new Rublo streetwear collectionThe world No. 10 launched his clothing brand in 2023, with the inaugural drop raising more than $150,000 for children with critical health needs.By Stephanie Livaudais Jan 30, 2025
Davis CupNovak Djokovic out of Davis Cup, cites hamstring injuryThe former world No. 1 was forced to retire from the 2025 Australian Open semifinals due to the same injury as Serbia prepares to face Denmark in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend.By David Kane Jan 30, 2025
SocialAnastasia Potapova talks tennis, divorce from Alexander ShevchenkoThe world No. 33 spoke on an emotional 2024 season, one that ended with the announcement that she and Shevchenko separated after less than a year of marriage.By David Kane Jan 30, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysYoung Americans Alex Michelsen, Learner Tien break through at Australian OpenFor the first time since 1990, two American men aged 20 and younger made the third round in Melbourne.By Joel Drucker Jan 30, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysIga Swiatek brings increased clarity with Australian Open runThe former world No. 1 played efficient tennis to reach her first Grand Slam hard-court semifinal since 2022.By Joel Drucker Jan 30, 2025
Facts & Stats20 sin-sational things Jannik Sinner achieved by winning the Australian Open this yearAmong them: the Italian has now won his last 10 matches in a row against Top 10 players in straight sets, the first man to do that since ATP rankings began in 1973.By John Berkok Jan 30, 2025
Style PointsAustralian Open fashion review: Bright colors, new labels shine at season's first Grand SlamNike might have swept the podium with champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys, but it wasn’t just the big names that made waves in Melbourne.By Stephanie Livaudais Jan 30, 2025
US OpenUS Open adds a 15th day, moves to Sunday start in 2025The US Open is expanding to 15 days this year as it shifts to a Sunday start for the first time in the Open era.By Associated Press Jan 29, 2025
Style PointsWilson announces the Intrigue, a high-performance tennis shoe built exclusively for womenThe brand says the shoe, developed with input from its signature player Marta Kostyuk, is "personalized to the needs of the female athlete."By Baseline Staff Jan 29, 2025
Press ReleaseAmerican team to begin 2025 Davis Cup quest January 30, live on Tennis Channel, app and websiteUnited States to face Taiwan in tournament-qualifying first round.By Tennis Channel Jan 29, 2025
SocialPam Shriver recovers her Grand Slam trophies that were stolen during L.A. wildfiresThe 22-time Grand Slam doubles champion said she felt like she 'won another major' with the recovery of her hardware, though her car is still missing.By Baseline Staff Jan 29, 2025
Australian OpenAustralia at Last: Reflections on a first trip to the AOAfter years of covering the tournament from afar, a longtime tennis writer shares his thoughts upon finally making the trip to Melbourne.By Jon Levey Jan 29, 2025
ATX OpenMadison Keys ineligible for tournament after Australian Open winThe American returned to the Top 10 by winning her first major title in Melbourne, rendering her unable to compete at the ATX Open in Austin due to ranking rules.By David Kane Jan 29, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysGaël Monfils made magic in Melbourne. Is his best yet to come?The 38-year-old isn't ready to retire after a revitalizing run to the fourth round of the Australian Open.By Joel Drucker Jan 29, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysOnly the Zone Took Aryna Sabalenka Off Australian Open throneThe world No. 1 came agonizingly close to winning a third straight title Down Under, but leaves Melbourne with plenty of positives despite a runner-up finish to Madison Keys.By Joel Drucker Jan 29, 2025
SocialToni Nadal understands why Australian Open crowd booed Novak DjokovicRafael Nadal's former coach says there's been “mistrust” surrounding the injured Djokovic’s physical condition long before fans lashed out in Melbourne.By Baseline Staff Jan 28, 2025
Facts & Stats20 magnificent things Madison Keys achieved by winning the Australian OpenFrom winning streaks to prize money milestones and MUCH more, here’s everything the American did Down Under this year.By John Berkok Jan 28, 2025
The Business of TennisMirra Andreeva announces Rolex sponsorshipThe fast-rising teenager, who began 2025 ranked inside the world’s Top 15, joins the likes of Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Swiatek on the watch sponsor’s star-studded roster.By David Kane Jan 28, 2025
LifestyleRoger Federer’s Wimbledon winning racquet currently up for auctionSigned by the 20-time major champion himself for Anna Wintour and her daughter, the racquet is expected to sell for more than $100,000.By Liya Davidov Jan 28, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysNo matter the arena, Jannik Sinner was a winner on the way to winning his third Grand Slam titleDespite potential pitfalls that could've tripped him up on and off the court, the world No. 1 continues to prove how he's distanced himself from the pack.By Joel Drucker Jan 28, 2025
2025 Australian Open TakeawaysMadison Keys and more: American women had something to say at the Australian OpenFour U.S. women—Keys, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro—leave Melbourne in the Top 10. Their visible presence should continue into 2025.By Joel Drucker Jan 28, 2025
This past Australian Open reinforced one of tennis' unwritten rulesNo player ever wins a war with the fans.By Peter Bodo Jan 28, 2025
Australian OpenAlexander Zverev must elevate his game when it most counts—and keep it there“He completely outplayed me,” Zverev said of Jannik Sinner after their Australian Open final. “I’m serving better than him, but that’s it.”By Peter Bodo Jan 27, 2025
SocialAlexander Zverev gets 'ahead' of Jannik Sinner on flight home from Australian OpenShortly after Sinner defeated Zverev to win his third Grand Slam singles title, the two starts flew back to Europe together from Melbourne.By Baseline Staff Jan 27, 2025
WTA Singapore, SingaporeAnna Kalinskaya gets first 2025 win in Singapore after Australian Open absence; Emma Raducanu fallsThe top seed had missed the season's first major due to a virus.By TENNIS.com Jan 27, 2025
ATP RotterdamJannik Sinner withdraws from ATP 500 RotterdamCarlos Alcaraz replaces newly-crowned Australian Open champion as the top seed at the ABN Amro Open, which begins next weekend.By TENNIS.com Jan 27, 2025
Ranking ReactionMadison Keys rises from No. 14 to No. 7 on WTA rankings after winning Australian OpenMeanwhile, another American—Tommy Paul—makes his Top 10 debut after his quarterfinal run in Melbourne.By John Berkok Jan 27, 2025
LifestyleQuote of the Day: Taylor Townsend 'almost in tears' watching Madison Keys win Australian Open"I can't even put into words how happy I am for her," gushed Townsend about her good friend after her own Melbourne crowning moment.By Baseline Staff Jan 27, 2025
LifestyleJannik Sinner delivers sweet send-off to coach Darren Cahill after Australian Open win"It’s your last Australian Open as a coach, and I’m very, very happy to share this trophy with you," the Italian said.By Baseline Staff Jan 26, 2025
Australian OpenJannik Sinner draws Novak Djokovic comparisons from Alexander Zverev after Australian Open final“Clinical” is a word once reserved for Djokovic’s one-sided wins, but we can use it for Sinner’s rout of Zverev in the Australian Open final. He starts 2025 a step—or three—ahead of everyone else.By Steve Tignor Jan 26, 2025
Style PointsPHOTOS: Madison Keys walks Brighton Beach for Australian Open champion's trophy shootThe new queen of Melbourne Park was styled in a mineral blue mini dress for the occasion.By Baseline Staff Jan 26, 2025
Australian OpenAlexander Zverev left to say "I'm just not good enough" as Jannik Sinner retains Australian Open titleThe world No. 1 faced zero break points in confidently lifting his third major trophy, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.By Matt Fitzgerald Jan 26, 2025
Australian OpenJannik Sinner is now 3-0 in Grand Slam finals after winning second Australian Open titleThe Italian is just the eighth man in the Open Era to win their first three or more major title matches.By TENNIS.com Jan 26, 2025
Australian OpenTaylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova win second women's doubles major together at the Australian OpenThe No. 1 seeds beat third seeds Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-3 to win the Australian Open, 13 years after Townsend was junior champion.By Associated Press Jan 26, 2025
SocialAryna Sabalenka tells team she doesn't want to see them "for the next week" after AO lossThe world No. 1 has her own way of processing defeats, and it involves a little social distance from her coaches.By Baseline Staff Jan 25, 2025
Australian OpenMadison Keys wins her first Grand Slam title at Australian Open by caring a little bit lessThe American defeated Sabalenka and Swiatek in back-to-back matches to lift her first major trophy in her 46th try.By Steve Tignor Jan 25, 2025