The Australian Open

Badosa ‘abandoned’ by AO organisersBadosa ‘abandoned’ by AO organisers

Badosa ‘abandoned’ by AO organisers

COVID-19 sufferer Paula Badosa says she feels abandoned by Australian Open organisers as she recovers from the virus in hard lockdown.…

4 years ago
Relaxed Kyrgios ready for MelbourneRelaxed Kyrgios ready for Melbourne

Relaxed Kyrgios ready for Melbourne

Aussie firebrand Nick Kyrgios has enjoyed being away from the tennis limelight for the past year, but says he is…

4 years ago
Barty enjoys quarantine-free build-up to AOBarty enjoys quarantine-free build-up to AO

Barty enjoys quarantine-free build-up to AO

World No. 1 Ash Barty says she is enjoying her quarantine-free preparation for the Australian Open in Melbourne. "It’s very…

4 years ago
No complaints from me: Djokovic happy to be in AustraliaNo complaints from me: Djokovic happy to be in Australia

No complaints from me: Djokovic happy to be in Australia

Novak Djokovic has told local media he has never experienced anything like the quarantine all players are currently going through…

4 years ago
Hygiene the name of the game at Melbourne ParkHygiene the name of the game at Melbourne Park

Hygiene the name of the game at Melbourne Park

In a sign of the times, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Open has announced a new partnership with Initial as the official hygiene…

4 years ago
De Minaur full of praise for ‘mate’ Kyrgios: watch videoDe Minaur full of praise for ‘mate’ Kyrgios: watch video

De Minaur full of praise for ‘mate’ Kyrgios: watch video

Australian Alex de Minaur has praise his good mate Nick Kyrgios during an interview from hotel quarantine on Australian breakfast…

4 years ago
Lockdown Cup added to AO calendarLockdown Cup added to AO calendar

Lockdown Cup added to AO calendar

An extra WTA event for players serving the 14-day hard lockdowns in Melbourne is to be added to the calendar…

4 years ago
‘Dark days’ behind me: De Minaur ready to make his mark‘Dark days’ behind me: De Minaur ready to make his mark

‘Dark days’ behind me: De Minaur ready to make his mark

Australian Alex de Minaur has told reporters 2020 was a “dark year” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but believes he…

4 years ago
Bresnik to coach Monfils in 2021Bresnik to coach Monfils in 2021

Bresnik to coach Monfils in 2021

World no. 11 Gael Monfils has hired Dominic Thiem's former coach Gunter Bresnik for 2021. Veteran Austrian Bresnik has worked…

4 years ago
Yastremska Anti-doping ban confirmed – out of AOYastremska Anti-doping ban confirmed – out of AO

Yastremska Anti-doping ban confirmed – out of AO

Darya Yastremska  has failed to overturn  the provisional Anti-doping ban imposed on  her on 7 January 2021 and will  miss…

4 years ago