Australian Open

Novak Djokovic wins his 22nd Grand slam, 10th Australian Open beating Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic climbed into the Rod Laver Arena stands to celebrate his 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title Sunday and, after jumping and pumping his fists with his team, he collapsed onto his back, crying. When…

Aryna Sabalenka wins her first Grand Slam at Australian Open 2023

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka said it will take a “few more days” to sink in after battling from a set down to win a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday. The hard-hitting Belarusian collapsed to the…

Novak Djokovic to get visa for Australian Open 2023

Former world number one Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa to play in the 2023 Australian Open, local media reports said Tuesday, despite his deportation from the country ahead of this year’s tournament in January. The Australian government had…

Ashleigh Barty became first Australian to win home grand slam after 44 years

An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets. The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set…

Aus Open 2022: Djokovic saga is ‘unfortunate’, Need to focus on event, says Naomi Osaka

Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka called the Novak Djokovic saga “unfortunate” and “sad” Saturday as players complained the scandal was overshadowing the opening Grand Slam of the year. Unvaccinated world number one Djokovic has again been detained in Australia…

Australian Open 2022: Stadium can be filled upto 50% amid COVID restrictions

Crowds at the troubled Australian Open will be capped at 50 percent capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday. Face masks will also be mandatory at the opening Grand Slam of the…

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic focused on event after overturning visa cancellation

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic said on Monday he was still hoping to compete in the Australian Open after winning a stunning victory over the Australian government in his visa battle. The ruling by a judge in Melbourne overturned the cancellation…

Novak Djokovic got into Australian Open 2022; How?

Novak Djokovic sparked anger after getting a medical exemption that will allow him to defend his Australian Open title without being vaccinated against Covid-19. So how did the world number one do it? AFP Sport looks at the rules: Who…

Novak Djokovic to play ATP Cup ahead of Australian Open 2022

After months of speculation that Novak Djokovic may miss the Australian Open over tough Covid vaccination requirements, the world number one was on Tuesday named to play in a Sydney tournament weeks before. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had cast…