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Watch VideoNovak Djokovic: Championing player rights but don’t forget he is an anti-vax nitwit

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, now champions player rights through the PTPA, despite past controversies including anti-vaccination views and hosting events during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Michael Sherman|Published

Tennis anti-doping process 'completely broken', says Jessica Pegula

World number five Jessica Pegula leads growing criticism of tennis's anti-doping system, as top players including Aryna Sabalenka express distrust in the process following recent high-profile cases.

Sport Tennis
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open

In a career-defining moment, 29-year-old Madison Keys fulfilled her teenage promise by dethroning defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set Australian Open final.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Aryna Sabalenka's Melbourne magic continues: One win away from rare Australian Open hat-trick

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka moves one step closer to a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, dispatching close friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Jannik Sinner races into semis as Iga Swiatek closes on first Melbourne crown

In a display of tennis mastery, defending champion Jannik Sinner demolished local hope Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the Australian Open, while world No. 2 Iga Swiatek continued her devastating form, dropping just three games en route to the semi-finals.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch Video'Invincible' Coco Gauff keeps cool in Melbourne heat to reach Australian Open quarters

Coco Gauff added that 34 degrees Celsius temperatures during her match on Sunday against Belinda Bencic did not bother her.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
AFP|Published

Fired-up Novak Djokovic sends Melbourne warning, Naomi Osaka bows out injured

"Novak Djokovic delivered his best performance yet at the 2024 Australian Open, powering into the last 16 with a vintage display, while injury forced Naomi Osaka to withdraw.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
AFP|Published

Iga Swiatek powers into Emma Raducanu clash as Taylor Fritz sends Melbourne warning

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek storms into a blockbuster third-round clash with Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open. Meanwhile, American Taylor Fritz continues his perfect start as he pursues his maiden Grand Slam title.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Aryna Sabalenka to Coco Gauff: Five women to watch at the Australian Open

Ahead of the Australian Open, we take a look at five women to watch in the first Grand Slam of the year, starting on Sunday.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
AFP|Published

Aryna Sabalenka warms up for Australian Open with Brisbane win

Aryna Sabalenka enjoyed the perfect warm-up for next week's Australian Open when she downed Polina Kudermetova to win the Brisbane International.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
AFP|Published