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The ‘quad god’ falls in his final routine.

How the Quad God fell back down to earth and lost Olympic gold

American gold medal favourite Ilia Malinin fell twice in his final figure skating routine to leave Milan without a men’s singles medal.

  • Jake Niall

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Men’s singles champion Carlos Alcaraz poses at Carlton Gardens on Monday after his victory over Novak Djokovic the night before.

He has an Eiffel Tower tattoo and a strawberry, so what ink will Alcaraz get to mark his Melbourne milestone?

Carlos Alcaraz is making his mark on the sport of tennis, and his biggest achievements are also leaving a mark on him.

  • Hannah Kennelly and Peter Ryan
The “around the net” shot that wasn’t enough.

The 25-shot rally that downed Djokovic, and the outrageous shot that wasn’t enough

We break down the critical moments in a classic Australian Open men’s final.

  • Scott Spits
It was a changing-of-the-guard moment when Carlos Alcaraz usurped Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday night.

Alcaraz arises as undisputed No.1 as Novak steps aside, but not without a fight

Carlos Alcaraz pinched Novak Djokovic’s serve, stole his game style and destroyed his unbeaten record in finals at the Australian Open. What’s next?

  • Michael Gleeson
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with his trophy.

Australian Open 2026 day 15: Alcaraz celebrates his Australian Open title; Djokovic non-committal about his future

Follow along live for all the updates as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak Djokovic for the biggest prize in Australian tennis.

  • Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Marc McGowan, Michael Gleeson, Hannah Kennelly, Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
The crowning moment for Carlos Alcaraz.

King Carlos conquers final frontier to end Djoker’s Melbourne reign and rewrite grand slam history

Alcaraz overcame a nightmare opening half hour on Sunday night to defeat tennis legend Novak Djokovic and complete his career grand slam, all before the age of 23.

  • Marc McGowan
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The smiling assassin: Spanish champion Carlos Alcaraz.

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.

  • Marc McGowan
Elena Rybakina with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.

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.

  • Scott Spits
Legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Rafa Nadal has ‘full respect’ for Novak Djokovic. But he won’t be supporting him in the final

Rafael Nadal says he would still be playing if he had avoided injuries like former rival Novak Djokovic, but he won’t be backing him on Sunday night.

  • Danny Russell
Sabalenka wearing Gucci sunglasses at the Australian Open after announcing her collaboration with the fashion brand.

Everyone’s an influencer now – even the tennis stars

The Australian Open and the sport itself has become increasingly commercialised, and top players are not immune to the pressure to shill for their supper. 

  • Cara Waters