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Djokovic hits back at 'experts' who queried his injury

Djokovic hits back at 'experts' who queried his injury

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has posted a scan of his hamstring injury on social media in a pointed riposte to his critics and doubters.

Wimbledon champs add Open doubles to their trophy haul

Wimbledon champs add Open doubles to their trophy haul

Wimbledon champs add Open doubles to their trophy haul

Wimbledon champs add Open doubles to their trophy haul

Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten have claimed the Australian Open doubles title in an epic three-hour final against Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.

Sabalenka rues missed shot at Open hat-trick history

Sabalenka rues missed shot at Open hat-trick history

Sabalenka rues missed shot at Open hat-trick history

Sabalenka rues missed shot at Open hat-trick history

Aryna Sabalenka missed the chance to become the first woman this century to win three straight Australian Open titles, losing the final to Madison Keys.

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Madison Keys wins Australian Open final for maiden slam

Madison Keys wins Australian Open final for maiden slam

American Madison Keys, 29, has upset world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open and become the oldest first-time grand slam champion in a decade.

Phoenix rise from a quiet half to thump JackJumpers

Phoenix rise from a quiet half to thump JackJumpers

Matt Hurt has scored 29 points as South East Melbourne Phoenix outscored the Tasmania JackJumpers 80-35 after half-time to cruise to a 36-point NBL win.

Another Swiss star surfaces with junior Open triumph

Another Swiss star surfaces with junior Open triumph

With a one-handed backhand likened to Roger Federer's, Swiss Henry Bernet has won the Open boys' crown, while Japan's Wakana Sonobe claimed the girls' title.

Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day

Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day

A statue of a founder of one of the country's biggest cities has been damaged ahead of Australia Day as vandals douse a war memorial in paint.

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Zverev turns physical in pursuit of grand slam spoils

Zverev turns physical in pursuit of grand slam spoils

Zverev turns physical in pursuit of grand slam spoils

Zverev turns physical in pursuit of grand slam spoils

Tennis's nearly man Alexander Zverev has transformed himself physically in a concerted effort to overcome his mental frailities.

Racquet change gives Madison the Keys to Open glory

Racquet change gives Madison the Keys to Open glory

Racquet change gives Madison the Keys to Open glory

Racquet change gives Madison the Keys to Open glory

A new racquet and a new mindset have propelled American Madison Keys into a maiden Australian Open final at the age of 29.

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

There are mixed emotions surrounding January 26, with many Australians planning to celebrate as others prepare to shun the national holiday.

Victory hope win over Sydney can be a turning point

Victory hope win over Sydney can be a turning point

Victory hope win over Sydney can be a turning point

Victory hope win over Sydney can be a turning point

Midfielder Ryan Teague hopes a 2-0 win over Sydney FC can prove the key moment for Melbourne Victory to turn their A-League Men season around.

Djokovic to chase more slams - with or without Murray

Djokovic to chase more slams - with or without Murray

Djokovic to chase more slams - with or without Murray

Djokovic to chase more slams - with or without Murray

Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will discuss the future of their high-profile partnership after the Serb's sudden Australian Open exit.

Shelton eyeing slam access after Open dream ends

Shelton eyeing slam access after Open dream ends

Shelton eyeing slam access after Open dream ends

Shelton eyeing slam access after Open dream ends

Ben Shelton is desperate for major success this year after Jannik Sinner ended the American's dream of a maiden grand slam final at the Australian Open.

Djokovic unsure if he's played his last Australian Open

Djokovic unsure if he's played his last Australian Open

Djokovic unsure if he's played his last Australian Open

Djokovic unsure if he's played his last Australian Open

Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played his last Australian Open after quitting his semi-final injured, sending Alexander Zverev into the title match.

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Titleholder Sinner storms into Australian Open final

Italian world No.1 Jannik Sinner is into a second straight Australian Open final after brushing aside American showman Ben Shelton in straight sets.

Victory beat Sydney to snap A-League Men winless run

Melbourne Victory have claimed a 2-0 win over Sydney FC to end a six-game A-League Men winless run after Patrick Kisnorbo's departure.

Sydney can still reel in ALW finals spot: Juric

Melbourne Victory are top of the A-League Women after Alana Jancevski's wonderful free kick inspired a 2-0 win over Sydney FC, who are battling to make finals.

Charges dropped against football great Carl Ditterich

Concerns there were no reasonable prospects of conviction are behind the call to drop charges against Australian Football Hall of Fame great Carl Ditterich.

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Junior star Jones falls short in double Open title shot

Out to make history, Emerson Jones has bowed out in the semi-finals of the Australian Open girls' singles and then fallen in the title match of the doubles.

Man faces court over grandmother sex attacks in 1980s

A 69-year-old man has briefly faced court after being charged with rape, assault and burglary offences over his alleged 1980s sex attack on a grandmother.

Aussies Peers and Gadecki celebrate mixed doubles title

John Peers and Olivia Gadecki have combined to become the first Australian duo to win the mixed doubles title since 2013, downing JP Smith and Kim Birrell.

Massive brawl before two boys shot in 'horrific' attack

Police are investigating youth gang links after two teens were shot following a street brawl involving dozens of young people.

BBL returns to prominence with reduced tournament

Only three years ago, the Seven Network argued the "BBL is the problem and remains the problem", but the competition has returned with a bang this season.

Four vandals cause $140k damage to PM statues

Police are on the hunt for four vandals who decapitated two statues of Australian prime ministers and damaged another 18 figures.

Keys draws on heartbreak as Open final inspiration

A crushing US Open semi-final loss to Aryna Sabalenka two years ago is driving Madison Keys ahead of their rematch in the Australian Open decider in Melbourne.

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