The Latest Breaking News from Joel Carrett

Comeback star Badosa undaunted by first slam semi task

Close friends Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka will square off in a much-anticipated Australian Open semi-final.

AAP · Jan 22, 2025

Alcaraz regrets letting Djokovic off the hook

Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz must wait another year to try to complete a career slam after losing his Australian Open quarter-final.

AAP · Jan 22, 2025

Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic

Novak Djokovic is just two wins away from claiming a record-breaking 25th major title after downing Carlos Alcaraz in an epic Australian Open quarter-final.

AAP · Jan 21, 2025

More boos for Danielle Collins during Open exit to Keys

Tenth seed Danielle Collins has lost her Australian Open third-round match against Madison Keys while having to cope with more booing from the crowd.

AAP · Jan 18, 2025

Sinner shifts up a gear in defence of Open crown

Defending champion Jannik Sinner has blasted his way into the Australian Open fourth round with a straight-sets win but says he has room for improvement.

AAP · Jan 18, 2025

De Minaur survives dogfight to reach Open's second week

Alex de Minaur has fought through a near-four-hour epic to keep his Australian Open title dream alive with a four-set third-round win over Francisco Cerundolo.

AAP · Jan 18, 2025

Swiatek backs coaching pod innovation after Open romp

Eyeing a return to the world's top ranking, Iga Swiatek is yet to drop a set at the Australian Open after her dominant win over Britain's Emma Raducanu.

AAP · Jan 18, 2025

'You can beat anyone', Alcaraz's advice to young guns

Breakout performances from Learner Tien and Joao Fonseca have caught the eye of Carlos Alcaraz as the world No.3 cruised into the Australian Open fourth round.

AAP · Jan 17, 2025

Sabalenka secures fourth round berth after scare

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was tested by Denmark's Clara Tauson in a baseline battle before booking her fourth round berth at the Australian Open.

AAP · Jan 17, 2025

Injury-affected Popyrin crashes out of Open

An injury-affected Alexei Popyrin has crashed out of the Australian Open in the first round, slumping to defeat at the hands of Frenchman Corentin Moutet.

AAP · Jan 14, 2025