Tennis Australia Media Release, December 9, 2025 Ninety-nine of the world’s top-100 men and 98 of the top-100 women will make the trip to Melbourne Park in January, as confirmed by the release of the Australian Open 2026 entry lists. […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, November 28, 2025 Melbourne is set to host world-class speakers and cutting-edge topics as the AO Global Coaches Conference returns to the Australian Open from 12-15 January, 2026. Coaches will come together from Australia and internationally to explore the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) In a battle of big ball strikers, it was Jannik Sinner who ultimately defeated Ben Shelton to reach his second straight Australian Open final Friday night. The World No. 1 and top seed […]
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 […]
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 […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 23, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Novak Djokovic‘s Australian Open triumph over Carlos Alcaraz Tuesday night might have felt like a final even if it was only a quarterfinal. After all, the 37-year-old, 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, who […]
