The Latest Breaking News from Australian Open

Retired champion Ash Barty to mentor wildcard entry at Australian Open

Olivia Gadecki will have last year’s women’s singles winner in her corner as she bids to impact on home soil

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

Barty's mentor role at Australian Open

Retired champion Ash Barty will return to Melbourne Park for the 2023 Australian Open in a more relaxed role as mentor of fellow tennis prodigy Olivia Gadecki.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

Boris Becker to make commentary return at Australian Open following release from prison

The six-time Grand Slam winner was deported to native Germany after serving just eight months of his two-and-a-half year prison term after being found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

‘Not smart’: Daniil Medvedev reflects on ‘low IQ’ Australian Open crowd remark

The world No 7 may be less inclined to sledge the crowd this time around after learning from last year’s clash with Nick Kyrgios

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2023

Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury: A partnership for the ages

PUNE: For Rajeev Ram, his first Grand Slam success came at 36 when he won the Australian Open title with Briton Joe Salisbury two years ago.

The Times of India · Jan 1, 2023

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios set to defend Australian Open doubles crown

A year after thrilling packed crowds with their stunning victory at Melbourne Park, tennis players and great mates Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios expect to team up again in this year's Australian Open men's doubles.

ABC News · Jan 1, 2023

Kokkinakis to defend Kyrgios doubles crown

Thanasi Kokkinakis says he won't change his heavy summer schedule and will defend his Australian Open doubles crown with Nick Kygrios, who has an ankle injury.

AAP · Jan 1, 2023

Rafael Nadal produces impressive act of sportsmanship in upset loss to Cameron Norrie at United Cup

Defending Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal goes down to Cameron Norrie, but shows his class amid a tense moment in his three-set defeat to the Briton.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022

Rafael Nadal Loses in Three Sets to Norrie at United Cup

Rafael Nadal has ended an up-and-down 2022 with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 loss to Britain’s Cameron Norrie at the United Cup mixed teams tournament on Saturday. Nadal won the Australian Open and French Open to take his career Grand Slam singles total to a leading 22.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022

Government says Australian Open off limits

A Victorian government minister says the Australian Open is going nowhere, after tournament boss Craig Tiley said Melbourne risked losing the grand slam event.

AAP · Dec 30, 2022