Vintage Djokovic display beats Alcaraz
History-chasing Novak Djokovic turned back the clock at the Australian Open.
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Dominant showing by O’Neill
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Dominant showing by O’Neill
Erin O’Neill was too strong as she claimed her first Otago Open singles title on Sunday.
NZ's Routliffe advances to doubles quarterfinal
NZ's Routliffe advances to doubles quarterfinal
Another Grand Slam, another quarterfinal for the New Zealand and Canadian combination of Erin Routliffe and Gaby Dabrowski.
Broadcaster apologises to Djokovic
Broadcaster apologises to Djokovic
An Australian broadcaster has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans for comments he made on TV that the 10-times Australian Open tennis champion considered "insulting and offensive".
Sinner recovers to win, Medvedev loses epic
Sinner recovers to win, Medvedev loses epic
Defending champion Jannik Sinner recovered his composure after an early setback to storm into the third round of the Australian Open last night.
No love lost between Collins and crowd
No love lost between Collins and crowd
Danielle Collins gave the hostile crowd a roasting after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open, blowing kisses at booing fans and thanking them for paying for her next five-star holiday.
Djokovic, Alcaraz advance, Zheng upset
Djokovic, Alcaraz advance, Zheng upset
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz swept into the third round of the Australian Open in the wake of women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka yesterday.
Medvedev overcomes meltdown, Fonseca causes upset
Medvedev overcomes meltdown, Fonseca causes upset
Three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev allowed his frustrations to boil over in a Melbourne Park meltdown before advancing to the second round last night.
Sun sets early for Lulu
Sun sets early for Lulu
New Zealand tennis star Lulu Sun's 2025 losing streak has continued at the Australian Open, with defeat in the first round.
Rattled Djokovic survives as young rivals advance
Rattled Djokovic survives as young rivals advance
Novak Djokovic overcame an early jolt to remain in the hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while young rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Australian Open second round with more emphatic wins.
Sun looking to snap losing streak at Aussie Open
Sun looking to snap losing streak at Aussie Open
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun is hoping to go deep at Australian Open after a rough end to 2024 and a poor start to 2025.
‘Warrior’ Monfils to face Bergs in final
‘Warrior’ Monfils to face Bergs in final
French star Gael Monfils displayed a full range of his skills to become the second-oldest man to reach an ATP Tour final in 35 years after his semifinal victory at the ASB Classic.
Ex-Kiwi Norrie throws racquet in ASB Classic defeat
Ex-Kiwi Norrie throws racquet in ASB Classic defeat
It was a bitter loss for Auckland-born Cam Norrie, who suffered the indignity of picking up an unsportsmanlike conduct warning for throwing his racquet just before the match's conclusion.
Osaka withdraws from final
Osaka withdraws from final
Former world number one Naomi Osaka has sensationally withdrawn from the ASB Classic women's singles when a set ahead.
Osaka pushed to book semi-final spot
Osaka pushed to book semi-final spot
Naomi Osaka has passed her toughest test yet at the ASB Classic in Auckland, defeating American Hailey Baptiste in three sets to book a place in the semi-finals.
Does Madison have the keys to victory?
Does Madison have the keys to victory?
ASB Classic top seed Madison Keys has powered her way into the quarter-finals with a dominant win.
Osaka through to ASB quarter-finals
Osaka through to ASB quarter-finals
Even with big tennis names pulling out and the local hopeful gone, there's plenty of life left in the ASB Classic.
Raducanu, Mertens pull out of ASB Classic
Raducanu, Mertens pull out of ASB Classic
The ASB Classic women's tournament has been dealt a massive blow, with injuries causing the late withdrawal of two big-name players.
Sun sets early for Lulu at ASB Classic
Sun sets early for Lulu at ASB Classic
Kiwi hopeful Lulu Sun has crashed out of the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.
Surprises, absences across invitational
Surprises, absences across invitational
Te Anau Tennis Club’s annual invitational match was full of surprises, ending with an exciting final between Isaac Becroft and Alex Klintcharov in which Becroft took top honours.