'Feels like home' – Sabalenka starts title defence with win
Aryna Sabalenka opens her Australian Open title defence with a straight-set victory over American Sloane Stephens.
Aryna Sabalenka opens her Australian Open title defence with a straight-set victory over American Sloane Stephens.
Britain’s Jacob Fearnley is expecting a febrile atmosphere when he faces Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open, while Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage also play on day two.
Zheng Qinwen recovered from a “stupid mistake” to begin her Australian Open bid with a straight-set win on a rain-disrupted first day in Melbourne.
Play on day one of the Australian Open is disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms in Melbourne.
British number one Jack Draper says he is better prepared to face the heat and overcome concerns about his fitness at this year’s Australian Open.
Gael Monfils makes history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title after triumphing at the ASB Classic in Auckland.
Britain’s Jodie Burrage says she came to close to quitting tennis last year as she fought back from another serious injury setback.
Carlos Alcaraz says he is spurred on by Jannik Sinner’s success as he bids to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
World number six Elena Rybakina says she “does not agree” with her former coach Stefano Vukov being banned from the upcoming Australian Open.
The star names have arrived at the Australian Open for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up intriguing storylines.