Tennis Australia Press Release, April 8, 2025 A powerful new documentary goes behind the scenes of the Australian Open, telling the story from the perspective of the ballkids for the first time. Tracing their journey through the selection process, the […]
AO Media Release, January 29, 2025 This year the Australian Open, renowned as the Happy Slam, celebrated 120 years since it started in 1905. AO 2025 introduced a range of initiatives including Coach Pods, TOPCOURT, live animated feeds and the One Point Slam. Jannik Sinner defended his Australian […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 26, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Jannik Sinner dominated his Australian Open men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev by outplaying him – at times frustrating him – and, arguably, most effectively through his simple use of quiet power. The […]
MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 26, 2025 Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev from Germany in a thrilling singles final between the tournament’s top two seeds. The World No. 1 from Italy showcased his resilience and […]
MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 26, 2025 Andy Murray made his coaching debut at this year’s Australian Open, consistently present in Novak Djokovic‘s coaching box after the two teamed up at the start of the year. This marks Murray’s first venture into coaching […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 25, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Madison Keys did the improbable. She upset two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title at age 29 Saturday night. It was a long-awaited major triumph. For the […]
MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 25, 2025 Madison Keys etched her name into tennis history on Saturday by clinching her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open. The 29-year-old US-American delivered an impressive performance in the final, defeating two-time defending champion […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) In a battle of big ball strikers, it was Jannik Sinner who ultimately defeated Ben Shelton to reach his second straight Australian Open final Friday night. The World No. 1 and top seed […]
MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 24, 2025 Alexander Zverev reached his first Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic retired following their semi-final match’s opening set on Friday in Melbourne. Djokovic, who lost the set 7-6(5), shook hands with Zverev to send the World […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) For the first time since 1967, the Australian Open featured an all-Aussie mixed doubles final. Friday afternoon on Rod Laver Arena, wild cards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers faced their good friends Kimberly […]
