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'I hate to lose': Alcaraz reveals his relentless drive

'I hate to lose': Alcaraz reveals his relentless drive

Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has outlined his next big goals after becoming the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

'Going to keep pushing': Djokovic's belief still burns

'Going to keep pushing': Djokovic's belief still burns

'Going to keep pushing': Djokovic's belief still burns

'Going to keep pushing': Djokovic's belief still burns

After his brave Australian Open final effort, the great Novak Djokovic still believes he can compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

'Feels crazy': Alcaraz seals historic grand slam

'Feels crazy': Alcaraz seals historic grand slam

'Feels crazy': Alcaraz seals historic grand slam

'Feels crazy': Alcaraz seals historic grand slam

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man, at age 22, to complete a career grand slam.

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Efremova, Sesko claim Australian Open junior crowns

Efremova, Sesko claim Australian Open junior crowns

French teen Ksenia Efremova showcased her maturity to clinch the Australian Open girls' title, while Slovenia's Ziga Sesko won the boys' final.

'Bigger than the Super Bowl': Tiley's Aussie Open plan

'Bigger than the Super Bowl': Tiley's Aussie Open plan

Ambitious tournament director Craig Tiley believes if the Australian Open isn't already bigger than the Super Bowl, it will be in years to come.

Tiley wants women to play best-of-five sets at the AO

Tiley wants women to play best-of-five sets at the AO

Tournament boss Craig Tiley has floated the idea of women being asked to play best-of-five-set matches from the quarter-finals onwards at the Australian Open.

'Getting more hungry': Aussie Open champ's confession

'Getting more hungry': Aussie Open champ's confession

Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina isn't content with a second grand slam title following a rampant run through the Melbourne Park draw.

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The staggering cost of the hottest tickets in town

The staggering cost of the hottest tickets in town

The staggering cost of the hottest tickets in town

The staggering cost of the hottest tickets in town

The most-anticipated Australian Open final for nine years will cost fans a small fortune if they want to watch Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz create history.

'Really upset': Sabalenka reeling from AO final defeat

'Really upset': Sabalenka reeling from AO final defeat

'Really upset': Sabalenka reeling from AO final defeat

'Really upset': Sabalenka reeling from AO final defeat

Aryna Sabalenka was up a service break in the final set, but threw away her advantage in a tough loss to Elena Rybakina.

Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Big-hitting Kazakh Elena Rybakina has avenged her 2023 final loss to win the Australian Open with a three-set victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Golden Open fortnight ends in disappointment for Aussie

Golden Open fortnight ends in disappointment for Aussie

Golden Open fortnight ends in disappointment for Aussie

Golden Open fortnight ends in disappointment for Aussie

Jason Kubler, whose fiancee Maddison Inglis secured a life-changing pay day at Melbourne Park, has gone down in the Australian Open men's doubles final.

'Lot at stake': Djokovic, Alcaraz brace for Open battle

'Lot at stake': Djokovic, Alcaraz brace for Open battle

'Lot at stake': Djokovic, Alcaraz brace for Open battle

'Lot at stake': Djokovic, Alcaraz brace for Open battle

More tennis history will go on the line when Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in an Australian Open final where the stakes have never been higher.

'Just tough, so chill': Rybakina steeled for AO final

'Just tough, so chill': Rybakina steeled for AO final

'Just tough, so chill': Rybakina steeled for AO final

'Just tough, so chill': Rybakina steeled for AO final

Elena Rybakina hopes past experience against world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will hold her in good stead with the Australian Open crown on the line.

'Doesn't get better': Djokovic on verge of slam history

'Doesn't get better': Djokovic on verge of slam history

'Doesn't get better': Djokovic on verge of slam history

'Doesn't get better': Djokovic on verge of slam history

Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider.

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Alcaraz scrambles into Open final to reach rarefied air

Irrepressible world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has become only the seventh man in professional tennis history to consecutively reach the final of all four grand slams.

Aussie duo clinch back-to-back mixed titles

Australians Olivia Gadecki and John Peers roared home to join elite company in collecting consecutive AO mixed doubles crowns - now they want a three-peat.

'Not going to happen': Sabalenka set for AO redemption

After losing her crown last year, Melbourne Park queen Aryna Sabalenka is intent on regaining the Australian Open title in a rematch of the 2023 final.

Sinner won't take anything for granted in Djokovic semi

World No.2 Jannik Sinner has won the past two Australian Open titles but won't take anything for granted against the brilliant Novak Djokovic.

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Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans

Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.

'Just a dream': Sabalenka in Hingis-like Open rare air

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final and on track for a third crown when she meets Elena Rybakina for the title.

'Creating my own history': Djokovic savours Open chance

Novak Djokovic knows he's had a charmed run but is now relishing an Australian Open semi-final shot at two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Resurgent Zverev eyes huge upset against Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has warned Alexander Zverev he will need to "sweat a lot" if he plans to win their AO semi-final.

'Unbelievable': Aussie wildcards make AO doubles final

With first-time partner and fellow Aussie Marc Polmans, Jason Kubler is into the Australian Open men's doubles final for a second time as a wildcard entrant.

Sabalenka has single focus with Open trophy beckoning

The Australian Open has lost the regular women's grand slam heavyweights from the draw but world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka remains a Melbourne Park constant.

Sinner steamrolls American to continue charge at Open

Dual defending champion Jannik Sinner has produced another crushing Australian Open performance to book a spot in the semi-finals at Melbourne Park.

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