How to watch the Australian Open like an expert

How to watch the Australian Open like an expert

Want to know the most important factors in winning a grand slam match? ATP World Tour strategy analyst Craig O’Shannessy lays out tennis strategy in seven simple lessons.

  • byCraig O'Shannessy

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‘Don’t wake the sleeping giant’:Inside the mind of players who take on Kyrgios

‘Don’t wake the sleeping giant’:Inside the mind of players who take on Kyrgios

Trying to lead the Australian down the path of self-destruction on the court is a dangerous game. Awaken the sleeping giant at your peril.

  • byJohn Millman
The contenders:Who is best placed to win this year’s Australian Open?

The contenders:Who is best placed to win this year’s Australian Open?

The Australian Open this year looms as the best on the men’s side for many years,especially with Nick Kyrgios believing he is a legitimate chance to end the host nation’s 47-year men’s title wait. On the women’s side,there is no shortage of rivals lining up to beat world No.1 Iga Swiatek.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘Life is too short to regret’:Kyrgios on his ‘special’ relationship with Djoker

‘Life is too short to regret’:Kyrgios on his ‘special’ relationship with Djoker

Although Nick Kyrgios’ relationship with Novak Djokovic is repaired,the Australian star has no regrets about an inflammatory interview in which he was heavily critical of the Serbian superstar’s character and demeanour.

  • byCourtney Walsh
‘You can’t hide who you are’:‘Scud’ says he would have been on board with Netflix

‘You can’t hide who you are’:‘Scud’ says he would have been on board with Netflix

Mark Philippoussis says he would have embraced being uncomfortable as in-your-face documentary makers recorded revealing moments of his tennis career,despite his desire for a private life.

  • byScott Spits
‘Make it like a bullfight arena’:How tennis is amping up the shock and awe

‘Make it like a bullfight arena’:How tennis is amping up the shock and awe

Thumping contests. A controversial fly-on-the-wall documentary. ‘Premium’ entertainment experiences. These days,there’s a lot more to the Australian Open.

  • byBrook Turner
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Thiem relishes chance to do some damage at Australian Open

Thiem relishes chance to do some damage at Australian Open

Dominic Thiem is tempering expectations in his comeback after a major wrist injury but the former world No.3 is rapt to be at the Australian Open.

  • byScott Spits
Summer of tennis as it happened:Italy and USA to vie for United Cup;Djokovic through to Adelaide final

Summer of tennis as it happened:Italy and USA to vie for United Cup;Djokovic through to Adelaide final

Team USA have already booked their spot in the decider after taking an unassailable lead over Poland,and they’ll be up against Italy after the underdogs beat top seed Greece.

  • byAngus Dalton
It’s party time at the Australian Open’s ‘Glam Slam’

It’s party time at the Australian Open’s ‘Glam Slam’

The LGBTQ tennis event will feature 180 competitors from 14 countries.

  • byStephen Brook
Djokovic locks in much-anticipated Medvedev clash in Adelaide

Djokovic locks in much-anticipated Medvedev clash in Adelaide

Daniil Medvedev delivers another straight-sets win to breeze into the Adelaide International semi-finals at his countryman’s expense. Is Novak Djokovic next?

  • byMarc McGowan
Kokkinakis tempers expectations amid the ‘Djokovic show’

Kokkinakis tempers expectations amid the ‘Djokovic show’

Thanasi Kokkinakis is back in Adelaide trying to replicate his heroics from last year,but it’s not only Novak Djokovic he has to worry about.

  • byMarc McGowan