32 m. ago When does the Australian Open start? Seeds, draw and how to watch

First tennis Grand Slam of the year is coming up in Melbourne

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1 hour ago Australian Open disappointment as 12 players skip Grand Slam in major blow to organisers

The 2026 Australian Open gets underway on Sunday but a number of top tennis players will be missing from the tournament in Melbourne for various reasons

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3 h. ago Alex de Minaur out to break new ground as next generation boost Australia hopes

World No 6 aims to progress past quarter-finals at a grand slam, while Maya Joint is Australia’s first seeded woman at Melbourne Park since 2022Amid the annual upheaval at the Australian Open, of party courts, one-point fairytales, and ever-expanding festivals, some things don’t change. Alex de Minaur has had the same locker every year of the 10 he has played at Melbourne Park, and he once again carries the hopes of home fans into the year’s first grand slam.On the Groundhog Day repetition of the international circuit, it’s the kind of familiarity that might breed superstition. But not for the 26-year-old. “Throughout my career I’ve tried to stay clear from superstitions, because I think it can consume you,” said the man entering the tournament – at No 6 – as the highest local men’s seed in two decades. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess

An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood

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4 h. ago Emma Raducanu told how far she can go at Australian Open in brutal verdict

Emma Raducanu has been given a stark reality check about her game ahead of the first tennis grand slam of the year in Melbourne

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6 h. ago Why Jannik Sinner returns ‘stronger’ after ‘difficult’ Australian Open title defence

The defending champion won last year’s Australian Open title a couple of weeks he reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over a three-month ban

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7 h. ago When is Emma Raducanu playing at the Australian Open? Start time and how to watch

Raducanu is the 28th seed and will begin her tournament against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, who is ranked 195th in the world

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7 h. ago Emma Raducanu warned she 'risks 12 weeks out injured' ahead of Australian Open

Emma Raducanu's foot injury prevented the British No. 1 from playing against Naomi Osaka earlier this month at the United Cup and could become a more serious setback to her season

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8 h. ago Australian Open prize money: How much do players win round by round?

Australian Open organisers have announced the largest prize money pool in the event’s history

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8 h. ago Daniil Medvedev identifies ‘turning point’ in finding form before Australian Open

Medvedev comes into the Australian Open having won his 22nd tour-level title at the Brisbane International

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9 h. ago Roger Federer thrills fans with trademark shot on Australian Open return

The 44-year-old Federer took on Casper Ruud in a practice tiebreak, and won 7-2

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9 h. ago British star handed Australian Open place as last minute changes offer reprieve

Katie Boulter is now the British No.4 and after dropping outside the top 100 expected to need to qualify in Melbourne - instead she was handed a spot in the Australian Open first round at the 11th hour

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10 h. ago Lawsuits, burnout and rising tension: Can tennis find a way out of this mess?

An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association

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10 h. ago Coco Gauff leads calls for Grand Slam prize money to be increased further

It comes after the largest prize money hike in the Australian Open’s history

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23 h. ago Roger Federer clears up Carlos Alcaraz suggestion after tennis icon shot down claim

Roger Federer has been linked with coaching Australian Open hopeful Carlos Alcaraz and has addressed the topic, proving Tim Henman was right about his stance on the matter

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25 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz handed brutal new verdict that scuppers Australian Open dream

Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, yet he's been given a shock warning ahead of the event

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28 h. ago The secret is out: how Australian Open helped usher in three

Grand slam qualifying used to be an oasis for tennis hipsters but a game of one upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeksDuring the early days of the US Open singles main draw last year, the tournament director, Stacey Allaster, was holding court with a small group of journalists ina suite overlooking Arthur Ashe Stadium. Much of the discussion centred on the revamped mixed doubles tournament, which had dominated the tennis discourse for days. With a smile, Allaster explained the amount of work that had gone into the event and cited the final attendance numbers throughout the week it was held. The US Open, she asserted, is now a three-week event.For many years, the traditional grand slam fortnight was preceded by a nondescript week of preparation. While lower-ranked players quietly worked through the qualifying draw before vacant stands, the top players finished their preparation to minimal fanfare. Access to the tournament grou...

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29 h. ago Novak Djokovic match halted as he reacts to Roger Federer comment at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic was unable to escape from Roger Federer at the Australian Open

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30 h. ago Emma Raducanu lands nightmare Australian Open draw before falling to shock defeat

Raducanu could face two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka if she progresses to the third round

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32 h. ago Australian Open star strips off in topless photo as she thanks tennis fans for their help

Tennis star Renata Zarazua took to social media with a topless pic on the eve of the Australian Open, tennis' first Grand Slam of the season

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