Daniel Andrews’ government has vowed to keep the Open in Melbourne,but the premier was not about to break his holiday to see Melbourne Park in full swing.
Lleyton Hewitt was involved in the latest match ever played at the Australian Open,a five-set thriller against Greek Marcos Baghdatis in 2008 that didn’t finish until 4.34am.
There’s a far greater problem than this perception of a clash between Nick and Lleyton. Players have identified Davis Cup doesn’t have the excitement it once did.
Ahead of the Australian Open,we nominate the top 10 singles finals since the move to Melbourne Park. Today we go back to 1988,when Pat Cash came within points of becoming the first Australian man since 1976 to claim his home title.
The brand bonanza that is the Australian Open is here.
Jessica Pegula stopped her United Cup press conference after beating world No.1 Iga Swiatek to read out an “inspirational” message sent by US teammate Frances Tiafoe.
Lleyton Hewitt used to date Kim Clijsters. Daria Gavrilova married Luke Saville and Nick Kyrgios once went out with Ajla Tomljanović. Now there’s a new power couple in town.
Australia’s top-ranked women’s player has joined its best men’s player as an injury withdrawal from the $22 million event before the tie against Rafael Nadal’s Spain.
Great Britain took an unassailable lead against Australia in Sydney,but Jason Kubler’s stunning fightback at least gave the hosts something to cheer about. And there was more drama off court.
Australia’s United Cup captain has criticised Nick Kyrgios over his withdrawal from the United Cup after Alex de Minaur’s loss in Sydney on Thursday night.
If trying to take down Novak Djokovic on his favourite court next month was hard enough,Rafael Nadal will do it for the first time with a newfound responsibility. But he’s got plenty of help.