Five Australian Open storylines to watch out for
The star names have arrived at the Australian Open for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up intriguing storylines.
The star names have arrived at the Australian Open for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up intriguing storylines.
Britain’s Emma Raducanu says she avoided using antiseptic spray on a recent bite that caused her ankle to swell, such is the care she feels she must take to avoid positive tests for prohibited substances.
Italian Jannik Sinner’s doping case will be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport from 16-17 April 2025.
Jacob Fearnley says facing Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open is “pretty special” and “a bit surreal”.
Emma Raducanu says she is “ready to go” at the Australian Open following a back spasm that disrupted her preparations.
Former world number one Iga Swiatek says she is grateful for the support she has received from fellow players since returning from her doping suspension.
Novak Djokovic says he wants to “focus on tennis” after claiming in a magazine interview he had been “poisoned” when detained in a Melbourne hotel.
Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios believes his Grand Slam comeback has come at the right time because tennis has become “a bit mundane”.
Destanee Aiava wears vintage dresses made famous by Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic as she qualifies for the Australian Open main draw.
Andy Murray says he could not turn down the “unique opportunity” to coach his long-time rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.