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Alcaraz wins Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets, 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5, to win the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles title at Rod Laver...

Djokovic sets up Australian Open final showdown with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open after both survived exhausting semifinals at Melbourne Park. Djokovic edged...

Raducanu parts ways with coach after Australian Open exit

Emma Raducanu has ended her coaching partnership with Francis Roig following her second-round defeat at the Australian Open, continuing a pattern of frequent changes...

Lulu Sun knocked out in First Round at Australian Open

Kiwi Lulu Sun has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the opening round, falling 6–3, 7–5 to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in...

Menšík claims ASB Classic title in straight sets

Czech player Jakub Menšík has won the 2026 ASB Classic men’s singles title in Auckland, defeating Argentina’s Sebastian Baez 6–3, 7–6 after the final...

Amateur stuns tennis stars to claim AUD $1m at Australian Open one-point event

Amateur Jordan Smith walked away with A$1 million and unexpected bragging rights after outshining some of tennis’s biggest names at the Australian Open’s Million...

Australian Open unveils record NZD $130m prize pool

The Australian Open has announced a record prize pool of NZD $130 million for this year’s tournament, marking a 16 percent increase and the...

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’

Nick Kyrgios defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a one-off exhibition match in Dubai, with the Australian securing victory in straight...

Lulu Sun stuns top seed to reach Jinan semis

New Zealand’s top female tennis player Lulu Sun has continued her remarkable run, defeating top-seeded Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets to reach the semifinals...

Government funds $15m roof for Auckland’s ASB Classic Tennis Arena

The government has announced a $15 million roof project for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena, home of the ASB Classic. The development, co-funded by a...

Lulu Sun wins WTA title in China

Kiwi tennis No.1 Lulu Sun has claimed the WTA 125 tournament in Jingshan, China, defeating local Ma Ye-Xin 6-4 6-2 in the final. The victory...

Tennis star Kamil Majchrzak steps in after fan steals hat from child at US Open

The US Open crowd was left shocked when a grown man snatched Kamil Majchrzak’s match-worn hat intended for a young fan after the Polish...

Raducanu powers past Tjen to reach US Open third round

Emma Raducanu cruised into the US Open third round with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 win over Indonesian qualifier Janice Tjen in just one hour,...

Sinner storms into US Open 2nd round with dominant win

World number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner opened his US Open title defence with a commanding 6-1 6-1 6-2 win over Czech debutant...

2025 U.S. Open to offer record $90m prize pool

The 2025 US Open will feature a record-breaking $90 million prize pool—the largest in tennis history—with $5 million awarded to each of the men's...

Sinner wins first Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam crown with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz...

Swiatek demolishes Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to win historic first Wimbledon title

Iga Swiatek claimed her maiden Wimbledon crown in emphatic fashion, thrashing Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in just 57 minutes to secure her sixth Grand...

Djokovic breaks ‘Federer curse’ with gritty win to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic overcame a shaky start and fierce resistance from Australia's Alex de Minaur to win 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and reach his 16th...

Lulu Sun out in Wimbledon first round

Kiwi women's tennis player Lulu Sun was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon singles after a 6-4 6-4 loss to Czech player Marie...

Raducanu stalker caught trying to get Wimbledon tickets

The man who received a restraining order for stalking British tennis star Emma Raducanu earlier this year has been caught trying to apply for...

Alcaraz saves match points in epic comeback to win French Open

Carlos Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller and win the French Open men’s singles title, becoming the...

Gauff wins First French Open title

Coco Gauff captured her maiden French Open singles title and second career Grand Slam by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5-7) 6-2...

Djokovic defeats Zverev to set up blockbuster French Open semi with Sinner

Novak Djokovic battled past Alexander Zverev in four sets to reach his 51st Grand Slam semi-final, continuing his pursuit of a record 25th major...

Nadal bids emotional farewell at French Open as Federer, Djokovic and Murray join tribute

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal was honoured in an emotional farewell ceremony at Roland Garros, joined by fellow members of the sport’s iconic “Big Four”...

Miami Open farce: lighting chaos and rain delays leave players frustrated

A Miami Open round-of-16 match between Gael Monfils and Sebastian Korda descended into chaos as poor lighting and rain interruptions left players and fans...

Raducanu left shaken after security incident at Dubai Tennis Championships

Emma Raducanu was left distressed and in tears after spotting a man exhibiting “fixated behaviour” among spectators during her second-round match at the Dubai...

Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month doping ban following a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), allowing him to return...

Sinner clinches third Grand Slam with Australian Open victory

Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive Australian Open title with a commanding 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev, becoming the first Italian to...

Sinner to face Zverev in Australian Open final

Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open final with a dominant 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ben Shelton, extending his impressive...

Djokovic retires from Australian Open semi

Novak Djokovic's quest for an 11th Australian Open title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title ended prematurely as he retired after losing the...

Keys shocks Swiatek to set up Australian Open final against Sabalenka

Madison Keys delivered a stunning comeback to defeat world number two Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8), saving a match point to secure a...

Djokovic stuns Alcaraz in epic comeback to reach Australian Open semis

In a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final, Novak Djokovic, 37, delivered an astonishing comeback to defeat 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, securing a...

Routliffe and Dabrowski advance to Australian Open semis

New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and Canadian partner Gabby Dabrowski secured a spot in the Australian Open doubles semifinals with a commanding straight-sets victory over...

Djokovic forces Aussie TV presenter to eat his words

Tony Jones has made amends with the Serbian tennis star, after the latter snubbed an interview over the journalist’s “offensive comments”. World-renowned Serbian tennis player...

Djokovic takes a stand against broadcaster over disrespect to Serbian fans

Novak Djokovic has chosen to boycott on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology from Nine Network, citing reporter Tony Jones’s...

Swiatek dominates Raducanu in one-sided Australian Open clash

Britain's Emma Raducanu suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-0 defeat to world number two Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open third round, marking the joint-heaviest...

Aussie tennis star’s phone was seized in 2022 match-fixing probe – report

Bernard Tomic's phone was reportedly seized as part of a match-fixing investigation into two suspicious losses, including a 2022 Australian Open qualifying match. According to...

Tennis star embraces hostile crowd at Australian Open

American tennis star Danielle Collins turned boos into motivation during her second-round victory over Australia’s Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open, thanking heckling fans...

Djokovic reveals lead and mercury poisoning during 2022 Melbourne detention

Novak Djokovic has revealed in an interview with GQ that he was poisoned by lead and mercury in his food during his controversial detention...

Clara Tauson clinches ASB Classic title after Naomi Osaka withdraws mid-final

Denmark’s Clara Tauson claimed the ASB Classic women’s singles title in dramatic fashion after former world number one Naomi Osaka withdrew due to a...

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