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Your Australian serve of tennis as Lauren Bordin, John Millman and John Alexander rally their way through the biggest issues in the game.
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Jannik Sinner defends his Australian Open title, solidifying his dominance on hard court as Alexander Zverev is denied his first Championship.Could a tennis match be played on the MCG and the team wrap up their highlights of the tournament.
Eight years after her first Grand Slam final appearance, Madison Keys is rewarded for making changes to her game in the past few months. Will there be another first-time winner tonight in Alexander Zverev or will Jannik Sinner go back-to-back?
The men’s semi finals took a sharp turn from what we expected with the most successful player to take to Rod Laver Arena forced to retire. Should fans be given a refund if they only see one set?Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys gear up for the women’s final with so much at stake for both.
Madison Keys refuses to surrender in a classic semi final, defeating Iga Swiatek to reach her first Australian Open final. She'll meet Aryna Sabalenka who looked fierce and is searching for three consecutive AO titles.A double dose of men's semis and an all-Australian mixed doubles match makes for an exciting day.
Jannik Sinner retains his perfect record against Alex de Minaur as the Italian shrugged off any signs of illness to defeat Australia's top ranked player.The women's semi-finals are locked in and set for tonight, and a 58-year first is to come in the mixed doubles final.
The planets were in alignment for a spectacular show on Rod Laver Arena as the Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz quarter final exceeded all expectations.There was a shock exit in the women's singles and we preview Alex de Minaur's big match against the world number one.
It's a great morning to be an Australian as Alex de Minaur makes it through to his first Australian Open quarter final. Opponents don't come tougher than the world number one, but just how fit is Jannik Sinner?And of course the excitement builds for Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz in tonight's quarter final.
Was Novak Djokovic's decision to avoid an on court interview due to comments from Channel Nine presenter Tony Jones justified or an overreaction?His win sets up an enticing quarter final versus Carlos Alcaraz while injuries caused many one-sided matches on day eight.
Two members of the same household knock out the fourth seed on both sides of the draw while Alex de Minaur booked another fourth round spot at his home slam.Lucky losers are changing their flights, as their travel plans can't keep up with their success.
Alex Zverev and Taylor Fritz are flying under the radar in the men's section, while Coco Gauff continues to push her case as a potential finalist.Why are the courts slowing down at the Aussie Open? And with Darren Cahill coaching world number one Jannik Sinner, how do we breed more tennis coaches in Australia?
A young Aussie gains new fans in defeat, Daniil Medvedev is beaten at his own five set game and the Australian crowds draw the ire of Danielle Collins.
Aleksandar Vukic is the sole Australian winner to come out of day four and his college tennis background has us wondering if more Aussies should follow the same route.Top hopes dominated while other seeds were ousted and is there a problem with Australian crowds?
Alex de Minaur looked comfortable and composed in his first round win, with the Demon the only Aussie on day three to move forward.Daniil Medvedev was up to his old tricks playing five sets against a player ranked 418 in the world.And John Millman lets us in to how the lucky loser system works, with three heading into the second round.
Nick Kyrgios' comeback at the Australian Open was short-lived, but does that really mean he won't be playing singles again next year?Kyrgios aside, it was a sensational day for Australians with nine making it through to the second round while Alex de Minaur takes to centre court tonight.
Nick Kyrgios makes his long-awaited grand slam comeback as one of many Australians in action on day two.It's hard to know where to look tonight with Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz all taking to the court.And the team reflects on some feel-good stories from day one.
It's day one of the Australian Open so it's time for predictions about who will win the tournament. The team cast an eye of the large contingent of Australian's playing. Is the move of coaches down to court level a good thing? And has drug testing gone too far?
Novak Djokovic has been reflecting on the tumultuous time which saw him deported from Australia in 2022, but after packing Rod Laver Arena for a A Night With Novak this week, is his popularity on the increase in Australia?Will Djokovic's partnership with Andy Murray lead him to his 25th Grand Slam title? And what are the expectations on a athlete who takes on the reserve spot at a tournament?
The start of a new year means excitement is building ahead of the Australian Open.Alex de Minaur showed he's shrugged off his hip injury in the United Cup, while the Brisbane International has grabbed our attention. Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios brought the fun in doubles, but Kim Birrell and Jordan Thompson are exciting the home crowd in singles competition.
Jannik Sinner wins the US Open and doesn't shy away from doping allegations. Fans are warming to Aryna Sabalenka, who won her first title at Flushing Meadows.Australia also enjoyed success in the men's doubles via Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell, meaning John Millman has signed himself up to get a tattoo.
With the US Open heading for the final weekend, do Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell have what it takes to take home the silverware? Alex de Minaur says he'll play at the Davis Cup despite a recurring hip injury. And Aryna Sabalenka’s forehand topspin speed is faster than some of the top male players, John Alexander explains why.
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