At the British artist’s new Melbourne work, you can exchange a ratty old ball for a pristine new one. Just don’t leave an apple instead Melbourne is awash with tennis Read more

Tennis Australia expecting close to 100,000 fans on ‘super Saturday’ Tourism boom and improved fan experience cited for record crowds As the Australian Open remains on track to blitz its Read more

World No 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic, told reporters this week about the ‘special relationship’ he’s had with a tree in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens for the last 15 years. Read more

Australia No 1 too accomplished for the Italian qualifier Straight sets win sets 10th seed up well for tougher tests ahead A fresh Alex de Minaur has scooted through the Read more

‘I would love to compete before Indian Wells but it’s not my call’ Uncertainty remains over Billie Jean King Cup participation Emma Raducanu intends to build momentum in her comeback Read more

American faces No 2 seed Sabalenka after 7-5, 6-4 victory Anisimova took eight-month break for mental wellbeing Amanda Anisimova stood on the verge of claiming the opening set of her Read more

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Third-round action continues at Melbourne Park Share your thoughts with Daniel via email or on X Good morning tennis fans. We kick things off with the big man. That’s right. Read more

Third seed progresses with 3-6, 6-7 (1-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-1), 6-0 victory Second-round match began at 11.15pm local time in Melbourne The third seed Daniil Medvedev survived a scare at Read more

Australian bows out in three sets to revitalised 11th seed Tomljanović ‘lucky to be here’ after major injury Ajla Tomljanović produced another comeback late on Thursday night, against 11th seed Read more