Australian Open
The blockbuster clash that could make or break Australia’s United Cup hopes
Host nation Australia will play their group matches in Perth, where they have been handed a daunting draw for the second instalment of the United Cup in December/January.
- by Tom Decent
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Top-10 stars choose Melbourne to tune up for Australian Open
The Kooyong Classic will be back again in 2024, with two of the world’s best young players – Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Dane Holger Rune – to complete their Australian Open preparations at the event.
- by Marc McGowan
‘No date confirmed’: Timing of Nadal’s return uncertain as Australian Open banks on comebacks
Australian Open officials are optimistic that two of the sport’s biggest drawcards, Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal, will be fit for January’s event. Nadal’s team, however, says the Spaniard’s return date has not been determined.
- by Scott Spits
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‘Out of control’ and ‘awful’: Documentary aims to reveal real Australian Open
Australia’s Open has plenty of big matches and big names, but what it really needs is juicy backstage drama.
- by Sandra Hall
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City life
Stadiums rock: Record year for music, sports as audiences ‘live in the now’
Melburnians have embraced events with enthusiasm coming out of COVID-19, despite the cost-of-living crisis, with stadiums recording their biggest year yet.
- by Cara Waters
The power of Rafael Nadal: How Spanish legend spark United Cup change
The second edition of the United Cup, a mixed-gender tennis team event, will be held in two cities instead of three - Sydney and Perth - as a key Australian Open lead-up.
- by Marc McGowan
Australian Open gets extra day to cut late-night finishes
The Australian Open will run for an extra day next year with the tennis tournament set to start on a Sunday in 2024.
- by Cara Waters
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Nick Kyrgios
‘Utmost faith’: Why Kokkinakis believes Australia can win Davis Cup
Fresh from his Davis Cup heroics, Thanasi Kokkinakis says there is no reason why Australia cannot go all the way when the knockout stages resume in November. He also revealed his great mate Nick Kyrgios is on the comeback trail.
- by Jon Pierik
Barty explains why she won’t make comeback at Brisbane International
A marquee event has returned to Brisbane’s sporting calendar, with former golden girl Ash Barty declaring the best was yet to come for Australian tennis.
- by Nick Wright
How Melbourne Park was key to Australian Open’s ‘great comeback’
Once shunned by top players and poorly attended in Kooyong, the tournament’s huge transformation has been explained – and one thing was key to its success.
- by Cara Waters
Is artificial intelligence about to replace line officials at Wimbledon?
The director of the world’s most famous tennis tournament says it must balance “absolutely sacred” heritage to keep up with the times.
- by Rob Harris