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Australian Open forced to make changes after fans queue for hours on opening day

Sunday’s 70,000-strong crowd beat previous mark from 2019 as Tennis Australia work to squeeze more patrons into Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Eager fans are urged to have their tickets ready and come prepared after record-breaking crowds flocked to Melbourne Park causing lengthy delays.

AAP

Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial players peace deal revealed for first time

Details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association have been published for the first time

The Guardian - UK

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The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess

IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

The secret is out: how Australian Open helped usher in three-week slam festivals

Grand slam qualifying used to be an oasis for tennis hipsters but a game of one upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeks

The Guardian - UK

Amateur stuns pros to win One Point Slam and A$1m in boost for Australian Open

Tennis Australia is the big winner as new format draws full house and makes Jordan Smith a millionaire

The Guardian - AU

Could you win a point against Carlos Alcaraz for $1m? This event will reveal all

After an inconspicuous launch last year, the sudden-death One Point Slam is back and will put 10 amateur players against the best in the world

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Australian Open is drawing record crowds before the tournament has even begun

To supercharge the Melbourne Park event, ‘Opening Week’ maximises the music, food and wellness – and adds a $1m tennis showcase

The Guardian - AU

Tennis Australia Is Courting Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce For The 2026 Australian Open

“We have extended an open invite to Travis and Taylor Swift to come to the Australian Open.”

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Australian Open prize money increased to record high thanks to Tennis Australia boost

Men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket $4.15m each while players who lose in qualifying still take home at least $40,500

The Guardian - AU

Nexo Announces Groundbreaking Sponsorship Deal as Major Cryptocurrency Partner

Australia's crypto industry has been boosted by the news that Nexo is to become the Australian Open's official crypto partner, a move that should help to elevate digital currencies in the country.

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'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.

AAP

Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’

Emma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares for the new tennis season at the United Cup in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Labor minister Don Farrell claimed $9,000 for family travel during sports events and theatre showings

Minister says family travel expenses, including those claimed around the time of AFL grand final and a sunset dinner at Uluru, are ‘in line with relevant rules’

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Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards

Teenage sensation Emerson Jones and veteran James Duckworth have been awarded wildcards into next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

The Guardian - AU

Aisle pay that: seat surcharges leave spectators on edge at some of Australia’s biggest events

Aisle seats cost $25 extra at Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix, while Australian Open puts in place premium based on demand

AAP

Kasatkina embraces new start as Australian tennis No.1

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina has been welcomed into the Aussie tennis fold since switching her allegiance and will this week play under her new country's flag.

The Independent UK

Grand slam champion Fred Stolle dies aged 86

Tennis Australia said the sport has lost ‘one of its great players and characters’.

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The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there

Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St. Petersburg two months ago

AAP

Tennis Australia warns stars about playing in Russia

Tennis Australia is warning players not to compete in Russia amid reports Davis Cup star Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition there before the summer.

Evening Standard

Australian Open: TV presenter issues Novak Djokovic apology for 'offensive' comments

24-time Grand Slam winner boycotted on-court interview with Channel 9 after comments made by Tony Jones

The Guardian - AU

My granny’s induction to Australia’s tennis hall of fame has proved a family journey of discovery

Esna Boyd died in 1966 so has always been an ethereal presence in our lives but an upcoming honour has resulted in a strange rearranging of our senses of self

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Suspicious Betting Allegations Spark Police Investigation Into Bernard Tomic Matches

The former world No.17 has found himself at the centre of a multi-agency investigation into potential match-fixing -- and it is messy.

The Conversation

Why the Australian Open’s online tennis coverage looks like a Wii sports game

The 2025 Australian Open (AO) broadcast may seem similar to previous years if you’re watching on the television. However, if you’re watching online via the official Australian Open TV YouTube channel you’ll encounter a distinctly different kind of coverage.

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