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'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

A respected Australian coach and ex-strategist for Novak Djokovic has offered up some advice on how to conquer Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

Qualifier Maddison Inglis has the chance to continue her dream run and go where no Australian woman has at Melbourne Park since retired great Ash Barty in 2022.

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Once a cult figure, Alexander Bublik is matured, in ripping form and ready to gatecrash local hope Alex de Minaur's Australian Open party.

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'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome an almighty fright to move dramatically into the Australian Open's last-16 in Melbourne's heatwave.

'I was lucky': Djokovic dodges default during Open win

'I was lucky': Djokovic dodges default during Open win

Novak Djokovic's plans for an 11th Australian Open title remain alive but the Serbian great admits he was "lucky" after a wild shot narrowly missed a ball-girl.

'Breaks my heart': Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses

'Breaks my heart': Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses

Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis is through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park after four-time major winner Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.

Understated Pegula locks in all-American Open clash

Understated Pegula locks in all-American Open clash

World No.6 Jessica Pegula will face defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys in an all-American fourth-round blockbuster after cruising into the last 16.

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Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play has resumed after extreme heat in Melbourne forced Australian Open organisers to suspend matches on outside courts and close the roofs on show courts.

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster

Teenager Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and will meet world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, while Coco Gauff also made the last 16.

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

Alex de Minaur has ticked off a rare achievement in downing Frances Tiafoe to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open for a fifth-straight year.

'Not calm': Medvedev pulls off great Aussie Open escape

'Not calm': Medvedev pulls off great Aussie Open escape

'Not calm': Medvedev pulls off great Aussie Open escape

'Not calm': Medvedev pulls off great Aussie Open escape

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev has narrowly avoided suffering a first-week exit at Melbourne Park for the second year running.

'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush

'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush

'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush

'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush

WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.

'Going to be great': Tiafoe can't wait for Demon clash

'Going to be great': Tiafoe can't wait for Demon clash

'Going to be great': Tiafoe can't wait for Demon clash

'Going to be great': Tiafoe can't wait for Demon clash

American showman Frances Tiafoe will play the villain in a third-round battle with home hero Alex de Minaur as the pair eye the Australian Open's second week.

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Cloud over Kokkinakis future after latest setback

Thanasi Kokkinakis faces another extended stint on the sidelines amid serious concerns over a shoulder injury that flared up again during the Australian Open.

'Hobbled' Special Ks dumped from AO by countrymen

Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans were too strong for injured fan-favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in their Australian Open first-round doubles clash.

'A little crazy': Keys, Swiatek lead stars into last 32

Titleholder Madison Keys, world No.2 Iga Swiatek and fellow US seeds Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula have all advanced to the Australian Open second round.

Shelton ousts Aussie as Sinner, Djokovic also march on

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have cruised through after Aussie qualifier Dane Sweeny's inspired Melbourne Park run came to an abrupt halt on Open day five.

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'It's crazy': Inglis in disbelief after epic Open run

In her first main draw at a major in four years, qualifier Maddison Inglis has joined Alex de Minaur as the last locals standing in the Australian Open singles.

Maestro Djokovic beats Maestrelli to advance at AO

Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli has joined the long list of tennis players who have lost to peerless Serb Novak Djokovic at the majors.

'Show what I'm made of': Demon won't be bossed around

With growing, unshakeable belief, Alex de Minaur is intent on proving he's more tennis heavyweight than lightweight now he's cracked the world's top six.

Special Ks return to Open for all- Aussie showdown

An all-Australian blockbuster awaits at Kia Arena with fan favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis taking on another home-town duo in the Open doubles.

Australians in disappointing second-round exodus

Jordan Thompson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Talia Gibson, Storm Hunter and Priscilla Hon were casualties in a disappointing day at the Australian Open for the locals.

Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park

A three-time runner-up, his fellow Russian firebrand and a former semi-finalist are among the men's seeds into the Australian Open third round in Melbourne.

De Minaur overcomes big-serving Serb to advance in Open

Australia's world No.6 Alex de Minaur has advanced to the third round at Melbourne Park for the sixth-straight year after powering past Serb Hamad Medjedovic.

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