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De Minaur wants Australian Open glory 'bad'

Alex de Minaur has ticked off a rare achievement in downing Frances Tiafoe to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open for a fifth-straight year.

AAP · Jan 23

Barbecues, ballboys and oranges: Australia tennis greats pass ‘strong tradition’ to next generation

From Rod Laver and Tony Roche to Lleyton Hewitt and Alex de Minaur, players from Australia’s golden age maintain links with the current crop

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22

'Feels like yesterday': Edo relives famous Open triumph

Mark Edmondson is expected to present the trophy to the men's singles champion to mark 50 years since he became the last man to win the Australian Open.

AAP · Dec 25, 2025

Newcombe, Rafter back de Minaur to go deep at the Open

Tennis greats John Newcombe and Pat Rafter are backing seeded home hope Alex de Minaur to make an inspired Australian Open run at Melbourne Park.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Popyrin has weapons to reach world's top 10: Newcombe

Australian tennis legend John Newcombe believes Alexei Popyrin can take the next step in 2025 and reach the world's top 10 after a breakout year.

AAP · Dec 30, 2024

Alex de Minaur, Matt Ebden share Newcombe Medal

Alex de Minaur has claimed his third Newcombe Medal, sharing Australian tennis's top individual honour with veteran doubles star Matt Ebden.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Neale Fraser obituary

One of the greats of Australian tennis hailed for his grand slam wins and his captaincy of his country’s Davis Cup team

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Revisiting the U.S. Open’s Super Saturday 40 Years Later

Jon Wertheim recounts one of the most extraordinary days in tennis history in an adapted excerpt from his book ‘Glory Days: The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days that Changed Sports and Culture Forever.’

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz Aims To Join Elite Group With Wimbledon Repeat

Discover the history of back-to-back Wimbledon champions and the potential rise of Carlos Alcaraz in tennis lore.

Top News · Jul 12, 2024

How to watch Australian Open — live stream 2024 tennis from Melbourne Park

Melbourne Park plays host to the biggest tennis stars for the first Grand Slam of the year, here's how to watch an Australian Open live stream free from anywhere.

TechRadar · Jan 13, 2024