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Jordan Smith beat Jannik Sinner on his way to a $1m triumph in the One Point Slam.

Local man stuns tennis world with $1m win over Aus Open stars

The ‘speechless’ amateur eliminated world No.2 Jannik Sinner before claiming the ‘insane’ ultimate prize.

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Nishesh Basavareddy celebrated his win over Sebastian Ofner, who went early in the tiebreak, with a ‘choke’.

Aus Open player ‘chokes’ after ‘wild’ premature celebration

His rival rubbed salt in the wounds with a pointed celebration of his own.

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Maya Joint and Aleksandar Vukic celebrate home wins over top contenders.

Crowd erupts as home heroes demolish tennis champions

Two grand slam contenders were no match for Australia’s No.1 and a 29-year-old entering his prime.

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Iga Swiatek suffered two tough defeats in two days.

Concerns mount for world No.2 after emotional scenes

The six-time grand slam champion was in a state of complete despair after two defeats in two days.

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Nick Kyrgios won’t feature in this year’s singles draw at the Australian Open.

Kyrgios makes Australian Open call after singles return

Polarising Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios won’t feature in this year’s singles draw at the Australian Open, but suggested he hasn’t given up on returning in future.

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Nick Kyrgios has lost in straight sets on his singles return against Aleksandar Kovacevic.

Gone in 66 minutes: Kyrgios rolled in Brisbane comeback

Nick Kyrgios was unable to get a foothold against American world No.58 Aleksandar Kovacevic, beaten in straight sets in his first ATP Tour match since March.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Taylor Fritz of Team USA in the Men's singles match against Jaume Munar of Team Spain during Day 4 of the United Cup at RAC Arena on January 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Fritz earns stripes as America survive Spanish inquisition

USA have kept their United Cup retention hopes alive as they beat Spain 2-1 to book their spot in Perth’s quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas has his father Apostolos (l) back as coach. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

'Greek tragedy': Tsitsipas' family reunion after injury

Fit-again Stefanos Tsitsipas is back with father and long-time coach Apostolos but has made one tweak to avoid a repeat of what he coined a Greek tragedy.

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Alex de Minaur has ended his 11-year partnership with Asics.

Alex de Minaur announces surprise split after 11 years

The world No.7 will have a fresh look for the Australian summer of tennis.

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Daria Kasatkina is in a happy place and loving being an Australian in Australia. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

'I feel safe here': Kasatkina embraces Aussie ways

Daria Kasatkina has bared her soul ahead of the Brisbane International, revealing why she took a mental health break and the reason she aligned with Australia.

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USA United Cup player Coco Gauff at Cottesloe Beach. Andrew Ritchie

Hot Coco puts on her best game face for Aust Open warm-up

World No.3 Coco Gauff says the United Cup is one of her favourite tournaments, with the American undefeated in singles when she led her team to the 2025 title.

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Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios embrace at the net after the battle of the sexes match.

Greed, set and match: Cash grab aces equality fight

This Sabalenka-Kygrios exhibition match did nothing for women athletes who have fought for equal pay and respect.

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The modified court caused plenty of debate.
Aryna Sabalenka holds her goddaughter as she and Nick Kyrgios display their trophies in Dubai. (AP PHOTO)

Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of ‍the Sexes" exhibition match.

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Alex de Minaur has regained the smile that lit up Washington after his sole ATP title of 2025. (EPA PHOTO)

'I need to realise': Demon vows to be nicer to himself

Alex de Minaur has opened up on a topsy-turvy 2025, the mindset shift he will make at the Australian Open, and why Scottie Scheffler's wise words resonated.

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