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Djokovic hammers home 'sizzling' forehand
Novak Djokovic wins a stunning point with a "sizzling" forehand winner.
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A translucent, climate-controlled dome over Melbourne Park? Tiley’s radical plan to reshape the Australian Open
The tennis boss was happy to elaborate on the future of the tournament, for which he predicted more innovations including an interactive glass court.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Marc McGowan
The Kazakhstan billionaire behind Rybakina’s Australian Open triumph
A diplomat and industrialist, he funded the career of the Russian-born player who won her second grand slam and first Australian Open.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Boos, cramps, queues and an Australian fairytale: The A-Z of the Australian Open
From top to bottom, these are the moments the 2026 Melbourne grand slam will be remembered for.
- by Marc McGowan
Masur's prediction for Alcaraz vs Djokovic
Wally Masur's prediction for Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic on Grand Slam Daily.
The Morning Serve Day 15
Jelena Dokic and John Millman join Nick McArdle to preview the men's singles final.
Why one smile makes Carlos Alcaraz the most dangerous man in tennis
It is reasonable to surmise that Alcaraz is somehow unbothered by the mounting expectation around him.
- by Marc McGowan
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Rybakina’s redemption: Star vanquishes world No.1, now eyeing off her crown
Three years ago, Elena Rybakina’s Australian Open dream ended in heartbreak. Now, she’s the queen of the tennis world.
- by Scott Spits
‘Not really healthy to be around me right now’: Sabalenka’s brutal honesty in final wash-up
Aryna Sabalenka was laughing on the outside but hurting on the inside as she began to process her three-set loss in the Australian Open final.
- by Gemma Grant, Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
Rybakina overcomes 2023 heartbreak
Reflecting on her 2023 Australian Open final loss, Elena Rybakina explains that she stayed stronger this time around, focusing on recent encounters and maintaining her service game to secure the title in 2026.
Rybakina salutes Kazakhstan, rival Sabalenka in winner’s speech
In her winner's speech, Elena Rybakina delivers a gracious series of thank-yous, balancing her personal triumph with respect for her opponent and her supporters.