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Unflappable so far, Sinner prepares for his first major final. He faces Medvedev in Australia

Jan. 27, 2024 08:19 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — One thing people have noticed about Jannik Sinner is how unflappable he's been on his run to the Australian Open final. And the big smile. In the semifinals against 10-time title-winner Novak Djokovic, who had never lost a match after reaching the last...

Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer's Grand Slam record

Jan. 21, 2024 07:49 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Achieving yet another record at the Australian Open put Novak Djokovic in a reflective mood, revealing how he thought things might change after he'd clinched that historic 24th major title. Djokovic played his best two sets “in a while” in a 6-0,...

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?

Jan. 18, 2024 19:53 PM EST

A smile creased Daniil Medvedev's face as he walked to the net in Rod Laver Arena at 3:39 a.m., finally a winner in the Australian Open's second round after five sets spread across nearly 4 1/2 hours in the third-latest finish in Grand Slam history. Zero chance Medvedev would have...

Say that to my face: Djokovic challenges a heckler in testy 2nd-round win at Australian Open

Jan. 17, 2024 10:34 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Already sick and tired in another early round slog, Novak Djokovic unloaded on a heckler who crossed the line at the Australian Open. Defending champion Djokovic angrily challenged the spectator to “say that to my face” and gestured to the man to...

Alcaraz's win makes it record 30 seeds in Australian Open men's 2nd round. He likes the new format

Jan. 16, 2024 09:57 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The extra-day experiment for the first round finished on time on the Australian Open's two main courts, with Jessica Pegula converting her second match point just before midnight to conclude the program on Tuesday. In a bid to reduce the number of late...

Osaka's Grand Slam comeback ends in 1st-round loss to Garcia, Gauff advances at Australian Open

Jan. 15, 2024 10:35 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Moments after her Grand Slam comeback ended in a first-round loss, Naomi Osaka walked back through the players' tunnel where her name has a prominent place among recent Australian Open champions. Three matches into her return from 15 months off the tour,...

Djokovic says his wrist is OK. He plans to start 2024 like he does most years: with an Aussie title

Jan. 13, 2024 03:00 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The injury update from Novak Djokovic was all good on the eve of his Australian Open title defense. Djokovic hurt his wrist playing for Serbia in the United Cup last week, and needed treatment twice during a quarterfinal loss to Australia's Alex de...

Australian Open: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff and Osaka are among the women to watch in 2024

Jan. 11, 2024 09:50 AM EST

Here are some of the women to watch at the Australian Open, which is scheduled to start at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning (Saturday night ET): IGA SWIATEK Seeding: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland ...