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2025 Australian Open smashes attendance records but ‘yobbo’ fans continue to polarise

The Australian Open’s on and off-court action has attracted a record 1.1m attendees in 2025 as Tennis Australia shrugs off criticism of partisan fans

The Guardian - AU

‘Always going to have one or two’: Australian Open boss says rowdy crowds not a problem

Craig Tiley says number of fans being ejected is ‘no different’ to past years even as players have linked poor behaviour to alcohol consumed

The Guardian - AU

Channel Nine presenter apologises for Djokovic sledge

Newsreader Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after the 10-time Australian Open champ refused to be interviewed by Channel Nine over a sledge.

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What are the ‘weird’ new coaching pods in use at the Australian Open?

Andy Murray will be allowed to sit in the new area at court-level when he coaches Novak Djokovic

The Independent UK

New vision for Melbourne Park as Australian Open pushes precinct to its limits

Work begins on transformation project just four years after near-$1bn redevelopment as Tennis Australia looks for fresh ways to attract fans

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open 2025: Tournament director puts a date on injury-affected Nick Krygios' return

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley expressed confidence Thursday that injury-ravaged Nick Kyrgios will be back on court at the season-opening Grand Slam.

The Times of India

Kyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.

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Mailbag: Garbiñe Muguruza’s Retirement and Future Hall of Fame Bid

The 30-year-old’s legacy is being examined after an impressive tennis career. Plus, the state of the Premier Tour and unpacking the French Open’s Roland Garros rebrand.

Sports Illustrated

USTA CEO Lew Sherr Details Plans for Tennis’s Premier Tour

The model would be a streamlined approach to the calendar, featuring the four majors plus 10 events.

Sports Illustrated

Australian Open chief considers Sunday women's final

Switching the men's and women's Australian Open singles finals in a grand slam first is understood to be under consideration for the agenda-setting tournament.

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Tiley reveals grand plan to keep Open in Melbourne

The boss of Tennis Australia and the Open Craig Tiley has revealed a grand plan to keep the Melbourne major long term amid a growing threat from Saudi Arabia.

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Tennis boss hails Melbourne major 'the best Open ever'

Record crowds, glowing player feedback and a thrilling men's climax have tennis chief Craig Tiley declaring the 2024 Australian Open 'the best ever'.

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Open matches scheduled earlier after chaotic day

A day after the Australian Open schedule was thrown into chaos, organisers have moved the start time of the first match on Rod Laver Arena forward by an hour

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Djokovic survives Open first-round scare against teen

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has needed four sets and four hours to see off teenage qualifier and grand slam debutant Dino Prizmic.

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Open chief Tiley hopeful of Nadal return in 2025

Despite Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open through injury, tournament chief Craig Tiley is hopeful the Spanish great will return in 2025.

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Craig Tiley flags Australian Open security warning

Only the flags of those players competing will be allowed on display at this year's Australian Open, while Russian and Belarusian flags are banned altogether.

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Australian Open tennis prize money up by $10 million

The singles champions at next month's Australian Open will collect $3.15 million with the overall prize money pool reaching a record high of $86.5m.

The Guardian - AU

Nick Kyrgios locks in for Australian Open – as commentator not player

Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios withdraws from home Open due to injury, announcing via new OnlyFans platform that he will commentate instead

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Kyrgios to be at Australian Open 'in some form': TA

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley says Nick Kyrgios, who is wrestling with injury problems, will be at Melbourne Park in January one way or another.

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Doubt mounts over Kyrgios comeback for Australian Open

While Nick Kyrgios appears increasingly unlikely to play at the Australian Open, tournament boss Craig Tiley believes veteran Rafael Nadal will be in Melbourne.

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal Addresses Potential Return at 2024 Australian Open

The 22-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t played professionally since January at the Australian Open.

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal to play Australian Open after injury, says tournament director Tiley

NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal is set to make his comeback in the Grand Slam circuit at the Australian Open in January, as confirmed by tournament director Craig Tiley on Wednesday. This appearance will likely mark the Spaniard's final participation in Melbourne.

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal responds to Australian Open claim he will play in Melbourne

Tournament director Craig Tiley said Nadal was ‘confirmed’ for 2024

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal both ‘confirmed’ for Australian Open returns

Caroline Wozniacki will also feature having reversed her decision to retire earlier this year

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal to return to grand slam tennis at Australian Open, organisers say

The 37-year-old has not been in action since suffering a hip flexor injury during his second-round defeat to Mackenzie McDonald in the 2023 edition.

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