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O'Connell scraps his way into Open second round

O'Connell scraps his way into Open second round

Chris O'Connell is the first home hope to make the Australian Open second round after compatriots Dane Sweeny, Adam Walton and Jason Kubler lost on day one.

Fifth seed Rublev survives five-set epic at Open

Fifth seed Rublev survives five-set epic at Open

Fifth seed Rublev survives five-set epic at Open

Fifth seed Rublev survives five-set epic at Open

World No.5 Andrey Rublev has survived a huge scare on day one while fourth seed Jannik Sinner has had a comfortable passage into Australian Open second round.

Fernandez, Krejcikova advance in Australian Open

Fernandez, Krejcikova advance in Australian Open

Fernandez, Krejcikova advance in Australian Open

Fernandez, Krejcikova advance in Australian Open

Canada's 32nd seed Leylah Fernandez has made a winning start on day one of the Australian Open and next faces Alycia Parks in the second round..

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De Minaur hoping to make life difficult for Raonic

De Minaur hoping to make life difficult for Raonic

In-form 10th seed Alex de Minaur is among 11 home hopes in action on day two of the Australian Open, up against former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic.

I'm my own biggest AO threat: Novak Djokovic

I'm my own biggest AO threat: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic says he will be his own greatest threat once the crusade for an 11th Australian Open title begins in Melbourne on Sunday night.

Ostapenko crushes Kasatkina to win Adelaide title

Ostapenko crushes Kasatkina to win Adelaide title

Big-hitting Jelena Ostapenko has issued a statement leading into the Australian Open, overwhelming Daria Kasatkina in straight sets in the Adelaide final.

Lehecka beats Draper in Adelaide, wins maiden ATP title

Lehecka beats Draper in Adelaide, wins maiden ATP title

Reigning Melbourne Park quarter-finalist Jiri Lehecka will enter the Australian Open on a high after beating Jack Draper in Adelaide for his maiden ATP title.

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Alcaraz wants to take Djokovic's Australian Open crown

Alcaraz wants to take Djokovic's Australian Open crown

Alcaraz wants to take Djokovic's Australian Open crown

Alcaraz wants to take Djokovic's Australian Open crown

A confident Carlos Alcaraz says he wants the chance to take down Novak Djokovic, the king of Melbourne Park, in the Australian Open final.

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Young American Emma Navarro will enter her first Australian Open on a high after upsetting two-time Hobart winner Elise Mertens in a thrilling final.

Sweeny ready to roll as four Aussies kick off Open

Sweeny ready to roll as four Aussies kick off Open

Sweeny ready to roll as four Aussies kick off Open

Sweeny ready to roll as four Aussies kick off Open

The Dane train has arrived at Melbourne Park, with Lleyton Hewitt lookalike Dane Sweeny to be among four Australians in action on day one of the Open.

Sabalenka opens up ahead of maiden major title defence

Sabalenka opens up ahead of maiden major title defence

Sabalenka opens up ahead of maiden major title defence

Sabalenka opens up ahead of maiden major title defence

Aryna Sabalenka hopes Australia has got to know her better as she prepares to defend her Open title in Melbourne from Sunday.

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Jannik Sinner credits Australian coach Darren Cahill's all-round impact for shooting him to No.4 in the world and among the Australian Open contenders.

Young guns Lehecka, Draper reach Adelaide final

Young guns Lehecka, Draper reach Adelaide final

Young guns Lehecka, Draper reach Adelaide final

Young guns Lehecka, Draper reach Adelaide final

Jiri Lehecka and Jack Draper have reached the Adelaide International final after straight-sets victories, with both chasing their first ATP singles title.

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville's run of upset wins at the Hobart International has come to an end in the semi-finals at the hands of top seed Elise Mertens.

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Pegula pulls out of Adelaide International with illness

America's second-highest-ranked female player Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the Adelaide International semi-finals due to illness.

Jasika leads Aussie qualifiers into Open draw

Omar Jasika is back in the Australian Open main for the first time since 2017, with doubles ace Storm Hunter and Dane Sweeny also successful in qualifying.

De Minaur steeled for Raonic, Tomljanovic ready to fire

Alex de Minaur is welcoming the challenge of facing Milos Raonic in the Australian Open first round while Ajla Tomljanovic believes she can be dangerous.

'Mature' Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne

Daniil Medvedev has happily played the villain at the Australian Open but the world No.3 insists he's matured and will be trying to keep his head down in 2024.

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Open's champion mums returning to the fray

Former Australian Open champions Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are all returning to Melbourne Park after having children.

Saville beats China's Zhu to keep Hobart dream alive

Local hope Daria Saville has booked a berth against top seed Elise Mertens in the Hobart International semi-finals after a battling three-set win over Zhu Lin.

Rybakina crashes out in Adelaide as Pegula battles on

Top seed Elena Rybakina has bowed out of the Adelaide International in a straight-sets shocker, but US star Jessica Pegula dug deep to make the semi-finals.

Top seed dumped out of Adelaide International

Tommy Paul has crashed out of the Adelaide International while Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing, went down to Sebastian Korda.

Emotional Millman retires after Open qualifying exit

One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarter-finalist John Millman has played his last professional tennis match after confirming his retirement.

Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls

Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.

De Minaur primed for Open tilt after drawing Raonic

In-form home hope Alex de Minaur has drawn explosive former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in the first round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

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