Tennis

Jannik Sinner is facing the threat of being wiped from tennis before the next grand slam.

Dark cloud hovering as Aus Open champion fears ‘difficult future’

Jannik Sinner is being feted now but could be wiped from tennis in a matter of weeks.

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Nick Kyrgios didn’t last long at Melbourne Park.

GEORGIE PARKER: Polarising Kyrgios doesn’t owe fans anything

Do I wish Nick Kyrgios tried more? Of course I do. But does it matter he doesn’t? Absolutely not, writes Georgie Parker.

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Jannik Sinner consoling Alexander Zverev.

Sinner reveals touching words in ‘fantastic moment’ with Zverev

A shattered and teary Alexander Zverev was left with a lasting message from the man who crushed his dream.

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Alexander Zverev looks up to hear abuse from a fan in the crowd.

Aus Open runner-up silenced by uncomfortable interruption

Just as Alexander Zverev was about to make his speech, the entire stadium’s attention was directed elsewhere.

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Jannik Sinner is the 2025 Australian open champion.

Sinner Sinner chicken dinner! Italian maestro does it again

Jannik Sinner has claimed back-to-back Australian Open titles after dispatching world No.2 Alexander Zverev in straight sets to complete a dominant tournament for the world No.1.

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Jannik Sinner embraces Alexander Zverev.

What did Sinner tell Zverev in touching post-win gesture?

Minutes after Jannik Sinner won his third Grand Slam he shared a warm moment with the man he defeated to win the Australian Open, who has now lost three Grand Slam finals without claiming one himself.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the championship point against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the Men's Singles Final during day 15 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jannik Sinner wins second straight Australian Open title

The world No.1 had a moment of freakish luck but otherwise looked bullet-proof in a ‘dominating performance’.

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Neale Daniher was wheeled out at Rod Laver Arena before the men’s final.

Classy gesture as Neale Daniher given role at Aus Open final

Fresh off being named Australian of the Year, the AFL legend was on court at Rod Laver Arena.

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Novak Djokovic had one last message for his critics before leaving the country.

Novak Djokovic bites back at ‘experts’ with late-night sledge

The 10-time champion had one last message for his critics before leaving the country.

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Aryna Sabalenka throws her smashed racket after her defeat by Madison Keys.

World No.1 loses it after shock Aus Open defeat

Aryna Sabalenka has revealed why she took out her frustrations on her racquet in an ugly post-script to Madison Key’s watershed title win.

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Sabalenka shrugged off the devastation to deliver a brilliant speech.

Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off Aus Open devastation with iconic speech

The world No.1 destroyed her racquet, shed some tears and then had the crowd in hysterics.

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Madison Keys celebrates winning the Australian Open.

Keys causes shock upset to claim Australian Open crown

American veteran Madison Keys has pulled off a shock upset at the Australian Open, defeating world No.1 and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to claim the title.

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Novak Djokovic was booed off by the crowd after his retirement.

Tennis greats unite as ‘disgrace’ overshadows Djokovic bombshell

The Australian Open crowd has been slammed as disrespectful after yet another ugly incident.

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Novak Djokovic may have played his last Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic has sensationally withdrawn from the Australian Open after losing the first set of his semifinal with Alexander Zverev on Friday afternoon.

Shock as Djokovic retires hurt, bows out of Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has sensationally withdrawn from the Australian Open after losing the first set of his semifinal with Alexander Zverev.

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