Stan Wawrinka Faces Taylor Fritz in Saturday Classic in Melbourne
Australian Open
January 22, 2026
Stan Wawrinka just had to inflict the final damage with that beautiful, flowing backhand. It’s the lethal weapon we have all adored for decades. We only have this year to enjoy it one last time. Stan Wawrinka’s stunning backhand will surely be a must-see exhibit at Wimbledon 2026, however deep he goes! One-handed poetry in […]
Cameron Norrie Will Face Sascha Zverev as the Last Brit Standing
Australian Open
January 21, 2026
Cameron Norrie will try to reverse the recent Grand Slam trend against Alexander Zverev when they face off in round three at the Australian Open. It’ll be a tall order for journeyman Norrie when he takes on last year’s Aussie Open runner-up on Friday. The German prevailed in a Melbourne classic two years ago. And […]
Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner Sail Through After Early Scares
Australian Open
January 20, 2026
Madison Keys had a whole year to get nervous about defending her title in Melbourne. It showed. And if an opponent’s face could ever unnerve, the temporary tattoos sported by Ukrainian underdog Oleksandra Oliynykova might just have added to the American’s early unease. Madison Keys and her penchant for drama will make her campaign at […]
Novak Djokovic Makes More History with 100th Aussie Open Win
Australian Open
January 19, 2026
Novak Djokovic looked as lean and agile as ever. History had come calling – and he did not disappoint. Neither was the manner of this one hundredth Australian Open victory anything but emphatic and stylish. Spectacular diagonal forehand and backhand winners at crucial moments. Fireworks behind a dependable serve that was foiled just five times […]
Emma Raducanu and Arthur Fery Impress at the Australian Open
Australian Open
January 18, 2026
Emma Raducanu was beaming at the thought of her impressive fightback – and a new nickname. She signed the camera “Raddo” after an Australian fan had shortened her surname while yelling his encouragement all match. ‘Apparently I’ve got a new nickname – and you can come to every match!’ she laughed, pointing at the supporter […]
Jannik Sinner Defends His Australian Title in Stunning Style
Australian Open
January 26, 2025
Jannik Sinner gave a masterclass in ruthless precision, almost supernatural anticipation and simply dazzling movement. It would have taken the bravest of men to turn the tide as the favourite romped to a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena. Jannik Sinner will leave us in awe once more as he bids to […]
Madison Keys Beats Sabalenka to Win Australian Open Title!
Australian Open
January 25, 2025
Madison Keys kissed her husband and melted into floods of tears. The fairy-tale Australian Open victory charge was complete. She said: ‘To win my very first Grand Slam in Australia means the absolute world to me. Thank you to my team. This is where I’m going to cry. I have wanted this for so long. […]
Novak Djokovic Retires to Angry Jeers after a Set against Zverev
Australian Open
January 24, 2025
Novak Djokovic ploughed a simple smash into the net and promptly called it a day. The handshake with Sascha Zverev caused dismay and then irritation among some unforgiving Australian fans. The misdirected shot had handed Zverev an unremarkable first set on a tie-break. It felt like the beginning. But it was the end. Novak said […]
Madison Keys Downs Iga Swiatek to Reach Australian Final
Australian Open
January 23, 2025
Madison Keys will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final after she edged one of the greatest Grand Slam matches in recent memory. The brave American saved match point and played lights-out tennis to prevail 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) against hot favourite Iga Swiatek. A smiling Madison Keys said: ‘That match was such a […]
Novak Djokovic Works a Melbourne Miracle against Alcaraz
Australian Open
January 21, 2025
Novak Djokovic continues to amaze us all. He hugged Andy Murray at the end of something almost unbelievable. The greatest of all time still has a superhuman touch – and a fiendish ability to turn the tables. Most of us thought he had to win the first set to stand a chance against Carlos Alcaraz […]