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One lucky fan could ride an Alex de Minaur hot streak all the way to $10 million.

The Australian Open is offering $10 million for one lucky fan. But there’s almost no way to win

Tennis Australia and its cryptocurrency partner are trumpeting the largest prize in tennis. But fans have a one in 170 undecillion chance of winning.

  • Frances Howe

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France’s Selena Janicijevic is one athlete $40,500 richer after losing her qualifying match.

$40,000 for a loss in round one of qualifying. Welcome to the $111m Australian Open

Tennis Australia’s record-breaking prizemoney makes it the second-largest pool of the four grand slams.

  • Frances Howe
Swiss tennis great Roger Federer, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, waves to the crowd.

So you’ve got $20,000 and want to meet Roger Federer? There’s still a problem

The eye-watering price tag for a chat and handshake with the Swiss tennis legend before the Australian Open hasn’t deterred customers.

  • Frances Howe and Billie Eder
Alex De Minaur playing in London on Sunday, hours before he was crowned the Newcombe medallist for the fourth time in Australia.

De Minaur wins Newk medal for fourth time; young gun Cruz Hewitt’s hip ailment

For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

  • Scott Spits
July 2: Jordan Thompson (AUS) during The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ MARK PETERSON

Australia’s back-brace-wearing marathon man survives again at Wimbledon

Jordan Thompson planned an indefinite break to heal his ailing back that has extended his season of injuries, but that hiatus will have to wait after another five-set escape.

  • Marc McGowan
Ace your AO experience at Riverside Social.

Game, set, lunch: AO Reserve masters tennis, dining and the experience

For Australia’s summer of sport, the AO Reserve reliably offers an unforgettable experience.

  • Franki Hobson
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Victory for Jannik Sinner.
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Australian Open in pictures: Day 15

The best shots on and off the court at the 2025 Australian Open on Sunday, January 26

  • April Lombardo and Danie Sprague
Australian Open champion Madison Keys holds up the trophy.
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Australian Open in pictures: Day 14

Australian Open in pictures: Day 14

  • Danie Sprague
Alex de Minaur beat Alex Michelsen to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the first time, where he will play Jannik Sinner.

Alex de Minaur reaches tennis base camp, but can he climb higher still?

Alex De Minaur has proved that he is good for a place in the quarter-finals at the majors. Now, for the next step.

  • Greg Baum
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.
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Australian Open in pictures: Day 8

The best shots on and off the court at the 2025 Australian Open on Saturday, January 19.