Alex de Minaur has a claim to being Australia’s best sportsman, but he is in the midst of battles he might never win. They are not just with Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz, the superstars of the ...

2018 — Roger Federer def. Marin Cilic, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. 2017 — Roger Federer def. Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. 2015 — Novak Djokovic def. Andy Murray, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0.

Norman Brookes beat Rice 6-1 6-2 6-3 1910 Rodney Heath beat Rice 6-4 6-3 6-2 1909 Tony Wilding (New Zealand) beat E. Parker 6-1 7-5 ⁠6-2 1908 Fred Alexander (U.S.) beat Alfred Dunlop 3-6 3-6 6-0 6-2 6 ...

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her first round match against France's Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in the Australian Open 2026. (AFP) Performing in front of greats like Rod Laver and Roger ...

For an academic who studies the significance of sporting places, it seemed almost too good to be true when Dr Kate Kirby stumbled upon a little known tennis court carrying the name of Australian ...

Rod Laver and Roger Federer took in most of the action of the Australian Open’s first day on the Grand Slam’s main court. Federer has been a pivotal figure in the run-up to the Australian Open, having ...

Men's tennis is in a great spot. Any tournament that has both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in it promises brilliance in it. The Australian Open will be no different. But which of the pair will win ...

Aryna Sabalenka had some special guests in attendance for her first round win at the 2026 Australian Open in Roger Federer and Rod Laver. The tennis legends had front row seats to watch the World No.

IMAGE: Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her first round match against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena ...