The Australian Open

Winning start for Watson after hard lockdown
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 9, 2021
Britain’s Heather Watson made a winning start at the Australian Open defeating Czech Kristyna Pliskova 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3). The 28-year-old looked sharp after 14

Azarenka upset by Pegula and health questions
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 9, 2021
Victoria Azarenka was dumped from the Australian Open today, losing 7-5 6-4 to American Jessica Pegula in the first big upset of the tournament. With

Drama as ball kid collapses on court
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 9, 2021
There was drama on court at the Australian Open today when a ball kid collapsed. The incident occurred in the opening hour of a men’s

Kenin pushed all the way by Aussie wildcard
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 9, 2021
Reigning Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin was made to work for a second round spot at this year’s event, as she battled to beat Australian

Muguruza eases into second round in Melbourne
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 9, 2021
Spain’s Garbine Muguruza returned to winning ways with a classy 6-4, 6-0 win over Margarita Gasparyan in Melbourne today. After her loss to AsH Barty

Last years Women’s finalists through to second round
- By Roger Parker
- . February 9, 2021
Sofia Kenin stuttered to victory over Australian Maddison Inglis as she began her defence of the 2020 title. The Aussie wildcard gave a good account

Dominant Swiatek a force to be reckoned with
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 8, 2021
French Open champion Iga Swiatek blew away thoughts of her early exit in last week’s Gippsland Trophy to send Arantxa Rus home early with a

Andreescu back, but made to fight for win
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 8, 2021
Canadian Bianca Andreescu booked a place in the second round of the Australian Open but was made to work for the 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win

Poor crowds as organisers give away tickets
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 8, 2021
Australian Open organisers were forced to give away tickets for the evening session at Melbourne Park today after a dismal opening attendance. Fans who paid

Boulter bows out to Kasaktina in 70 minutes
- By Peter Rowe
- . February 8, 2021
Russian Daria Kasatkina shocked Britain’s Katie Boulter in the first round of the Australian One on Monday, racing to a 6-1. 6-4 victory in 70