Grand Slam

US Open Main Draw Expanding To Sunday Start In 2025

USTA Press Release, January 29, 2025 The USTA today announced that after a third consecutive year of extraordinary demand and record-breaking attendance in 2024, the US Open Main Draw will expand to 15 competition days in 2025. This year’s US […]

Celebrating 120 Years – AO 2025 By The Numbers

AO Media Release, January 29, 2025 This year the Australian Open, renowned as the Happy Slam, celebrated 120 years since it started in 1905. AO 2025 introduced a range of initiatives including Coach Pods, TOPCOURT, live animated feeds and the One Point Slam. Jannik Sinner defended his Australian […]

Sinner Wins Second Australian Open Title With Quiet Power

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 26, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Jannik Sinner dominated his Australian Open men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev by outplaying him – at times frustrating him – and, arguably, most effectively through his simple use of quiet power. The […]

Sinner Secures Second Australian Open Crown

MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 26, 2025 Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev from Germany in a thrilling singles final between the tournament’s top two seeds. The World No. 1 from Italy showcased his resilience and […]

Australian Open: Keys Upsets Sabalenka For First Grand Slam Title

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 25, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Madison Keys did the improbable. She upset two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title at age 29 Saturday night. It was a long-awaited major triumph. For the […]

Keys Claims Maiden Grand Slam Title, Wins 2025 Australian Open

MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 25, 2025 Madison Keys etched her name into tennis history on Saturday by clinching her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open. The 29-year-old US-American delivered an impressive performance in the final, defeating two-time defending champion […]

Zverev Reaches First Australian Open Final

MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 24, 2025 Alexander Zverev reached his first Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic retired following their semi-final match’s opening set on Friday in Melbourne. Djokovic, who lost the set 7-6(5), shook hands with Zverev to send the World […]

Australian Open: Gadecki, Peers Win All-Aussie Mixed Doubles Final

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) For the first time since 1967, the Australian Open featured an all-Aussie mixed doubles final. Friday afternoon on Rod Laver Arena, wild cards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers faced their good friends Kimberly […]