Australian Open Day Seven: Heat Forces Early Start
Day seven of the Australian Open begins early at 10:30am due to extreme heat forecasts, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C. Key matches include Pliskova vs Keys and Sinner vs Spizzirri.
Day seven of the Australian Open begins early at 10:30am due to extreme heat forecasts, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C. Key matches include Pliskova vs Keys and Sinner vs Spizzirri.
The Australian Open's Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day celebrates First Nations culture, but experts argue structural change is needed to combat racism in Australian sport.
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Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley fulfills a childhood dream by training with Australian Open ballkids, exploring the iconic role's demands and selection process.
Discover what it takes to become a ballkid at the Australian Open, from childhood dreams to the intense training and selection process.
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The Tata Steel Wijk aan Zee chess tournament, known as the 'Chess Wimbledon', faced an environmental protest delaying play. Hans Niemann leads after a rapid win.
Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz secure victories on day six of the Australian Open, while teenage talents Victoria Mboko and Iva Jovic make headlines with impressive wins.
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advances to her first grand slam fourth round after a tense win over Clara Tauson, setting up a clash with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Live coverage from the Australian Open as Carlos Alcaraz faces Corentin Moutet and Coco Gauff meets Hailey Baptiste, with updates on Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev.
The PTPA's $1bn Pinnacle Tour proposal threatens tennis with civil war as legal battles intensify and Tennis Australia sides with players against other slams.
Stan Wawrinka becomes the first 40-year-old man to reach a Grand Slam third round in 48 years after a marathon five-set victory at the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka secured a hard-fought second-round victory at the Australian Open, but the match was overshadowed by a heated fair play dispute with opponent Sorana Cirstea that continued after the final point.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis' Australian Open doubles comeback ended in a thrilling three-set defeat to fellow Australians Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans.
The Professional Tennis Players Association, co-founded by Novak Djokovic, is seeking up to $1bn backing for its proposed Pinnacle Tour to reform professional tennis.
Naomi Osaka returns in her jellyfish outfit at Wimbledon, with defending champion Jannik Sinner and stars like Djokovic and Swiatek advancing. Day five sees exits for Ostapenko and Badosa.
Australian wildcard Maddison Inglis delivers a major upset, defeating Laura Siegemund in straight sets to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic, aged 38, faces Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli in the Australian Open second round as he seeks a record-extending 11th title and 25th Grand Slam.
From Rod Laver to Alex de Minaur, Australia's tennis greats maintain vital links through events like the Wimbledon Aussie Barbecue, preserving a rich heritage.
Carlos Alcaraz cruises into the third round of the Australian Open, revealing he played golf with Roger Federer. Cameron Norrie also progresses in Melbourne.
Australian Alex de Minaur and Serbian Hamad Medjedovic secure victories to progress into the third round of the Australian Open tennis tournament.
British number one Emma Raducanu has pledged to reassess her tennis strategy following a straight-sets loss to Anastasia Potapova in Melbourne.
Daria Kasatkina blamed 'small details' for her loss to world No. 126 Nikola Bartunkova at the Australian Open, while Australian players saw mixed results on a dramatic day.
Naomi Osaka triumphs over Antonia Ruzic while showcasing a groundbreaking jellyfish-inspired couture ensemble at Melbourne's Australian Open, blending fashion with athletic performance.
Emma Raducanu lost to Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the Australian Open second round, with erratic forehand play and injury setbacks hindering her performance.
A new evening blog will cover the late action from Melbourne, featuring Alex de Minaur against Hamad Medjedovic on Rod Laver Arena.
Emma Raducanu reflects on her second-round Australian Open defeat to Anastasia Potapova, citing injury-disrupted preparation and a need to return to her aggressive baseline style.
Comprehensive coverage from Melbourne Park as Alex de Minaur faces a tough challenge, Mirra Andreeva progresses, and Emma Raducanu exits the tournament. Live scores and match analysis.
Jannik Sinner defeats Gael Monfils in a poignant Australian Open 2026 match, marking the French veteran's final professional appearance. Read the full match report and tribute.