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Alcaraz swings with Federer while chasing career slam

Alcaraz swings with Federer while chasing career slam

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed he is playing golf with Roger Federer rather than practising on his down days while chasing a career grand slam in Melbourne.

'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round

'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round

'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round

'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and third seed Coco Gauff have both booked their spots in the third round at the Australian Open.

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights

Australia's female players have locked in their best Australian Open performance in 34 years, with six set to feature in the second round.

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Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992

Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992

Wildcards Taylah Preston and late-blooming Maddison Inglis have helped the locals to an amazing milestone at Melbourne Park.

No trouble for Sinner as tearful opponent retires hurt

No trouble for Sinner as tearful opponent retires hurt

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner spent just 68 minutes on court, winning both sets against Hugo Gaston before the Frenchman retired.

'Make it happen': Musetti's bold Open statement

'Make it happen': Musetti's bold Open statement

Italian fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti is harbouring Alex de Minaur-like dreams after moving into the Australian Open second round at Melbourne Park.

Keys makes fine start to Australian Open title defence

Keys makes fine start to Australian Open title defence

Defending champion Madison Keys made a slow start and a fast finish in her first-round win at the Australian Open.

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No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

No excuses as Joint bombs out in Melbourne Park shocker

Aussie women's No.1 Maya Joint has suffered a shock first-round loss after arriving at Melbourne Park as the first women's home seed since the great Ash Barty.

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

'A lot of firepower': de Minaur braces for Open warfare

Even with a perfect record against lower-ranked rivals in Melbourne, Alex de Minaur is taking nothing for granted ahead of his Aussie Open second-round clash.

'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

First-time grand slam seed Maya Joint is among eight home hopes in action on day three of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

Australia host British in BJK Cup qualifier

Australia host British in BJK Cup qualifier

Australia host British in BJK Cup qualifier

Australia host British in BJK Cup qualifier

With a home draw and players riding high in the rankings Australia will hope to upset No.3-ranked Great Britain in April's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier.

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Hon fire: seventh heaven for Aussie aces at the Open

Golden girls Priscilla Hon, Storm Hunter and Ajla Tomljanovic have led a magnificent seven inspired locals through to the second round of the Australian Open.

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style

Novak Djokovic has kicked off his bid for a record-breaking 25th grand slam title, making light work of Spanish scrapper Pedro Martinez in straight sets.

Resurgent Russian Medvedev maintains revival in form

Resurgent Russian Medvedev maintains revival in form

Resurgent Russian Medvedev maintains revival in form

Resurgent Russian Medvedev maintains revival in form

Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev has matched his lean 2024 grand slam best by reaching the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win.

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Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round

The American women's top seeds have breezed into the Australian Open second round, with world No.3 Coco Gauff joined by Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula.

Wardrobe, qualifier can't halt Iga in career slam quest

Iga Swiatek had some hurdles to overcome in her Australian Open first-round clash with Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue, but ultimately proved too strong.

'I want more': de Minaur sets sights on Open glory

Alex de Minaur yearns to contend for Australian Open glory after making the fastest and most impressive start to his home grand slam yet.

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Eager fans are urged to have their tickets ready and come prepared after record-breaking crowds flocked to Melbourne Park causing lengthy delays.

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Canadian whiz not fazed by Australian Open challenge

In a clash of the teens, Canada's Victoria Mboko will make her Australian Open senior debut against hometown favourite Emerson Jones, as round one continues.

'Enjoy my Sunday': Paolini powers on day one of Open

A two-time grand slam runner-up, a young local wildcard and the world No.1 have all advanced to round two on day one of Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

Zverev passes test to secure spot in Open second round

Alexander Zverev, last year's Australian Open runner-up, is safely through to the second round at Melbourne Park following a tough four-set opener.

Alcaraz beats plucky Aussie to launch Open glory bid

Chasing his first Australian Open crown, Carlos Alcaraz is into the second round at Melbourne Park after a straight-sets win over Adam Walton.

Sabalenka advances under Laver, Federer glare

The presence of tennis legends Rod Laver and Roger Federer made Aryna Sabalenka nervous, but the world No.1 powered into the Australian Open second round.

Gibson gets Australian party started at Open

Local hope Talia Gibson has made a red-hot start to the Australian Open with 43 winners as she rolled past Russian Anna Blinkova in straight sets.

Plucky Aussie's plan to upset big-hitting American

Once believing he wouldn't be back on the Australian Open stage, Jason Kubler will take on Frances Tiafoe on Sunday with a home crowd with his back.

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