AO boss ‘absolutely confident’ event will go ahead
Australian Open chief executive Craig Tiley “absolutely confident” the first Grand Slam of the year will start as planned on Monday. There are 160 players
Possible AO draw delay for 24 hours
While the start of the Australian Open is under a cloud after a new COVID-19 scare in Melbourne, the draw for the tournament is likely
Premier defends hosting AO after covid outbreak
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has defended hosting the Australian Open after coming under attack from sections of the media in Melbourne. 3AW radio station’s Neil
Kanepi powers way to quarterfinals
Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi continued her good form at the Australian Open warm-up events today with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Russian Darya Kasatkina in an
Australian Open draw in quarantine
Breaking with years of Grand Slam tradition, the 2021 Australian Open draw will be held behind closed doors in the office of tournament director Craig
Swiatek shocked by dominant Alexandrova
Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova produced a stunning performance to beat French Open champion Iga Swiatek at the Gippsland Trophy in Melbourne today. The 26-year-old Russian dominated
Halep eases into quarters with win over Siegemund
World No. 2 Simona Halep advanced to the singles quarter-finals of the Gippsland Trophy in Melbourne today after defeating German Laura Siegemund 6-2, 6-4 in
Boulter pushes Osaka all the way
Naomi Osaka fought back from a set down to defeat Britain’s Katie Boulter 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Gippsland Trophy in Melbourne today. The world
Barty made to work for Yarra Valley victory
Ash Barty has more work to do if she is to be a major threat at the Australian Open after she struggled late on to
Sabalenka run over, as Brits get off to solid start
Estonian Kaia Kanepi ended Aryna Sabalenka’s 15-match winning run at the Gippsland Trophy in Melbourne today, with a three-set 6-1, 2-6, 6-1 triumph. “When I