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Davis Cup
Tiley laughed off our question, but no one’s laughing after this embarrassing defeat
Let’s not beat around the bush: Alex de Minaur assumed Australia would not need him to beat Ecuador in the Davis Cup despite it being an away tie and on clay. He was wrong.
- by Marc McGowan
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‘Is this really happening?’ The player who was served an anti-doping ban for a substance that isn’t prohibited
Tom Fancutt had just fulfilled his dream of playing at the Australian Open when tennis anti-doping officials pulled him aside.
- by Frances Howe
‘Disgusted with myself’: Former Australian tennis pro says blood transfusion led to doping probe
A one-time world No.39, and coach to some of Australia’s top players, says it was reckless to undergo the procedure in Mexico while he was a travelling pro player.
- by Scott Spits
Analysis
Australian Open
He has an Eiffel Tower tattoo and a strawberry, so what ink will Alcaraz get to mark his Melbourne milestone?
Carlos Alcaraz is making his mark on the sport of tennis, and his biggest achievements are also leaving a mark on him.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Peter Ryan
Analysis
Australian Open
The 25-shot rally that downed Djokovic, and the outrageous shot that wasn’t enough
We break down the critical moments in a classic Australian Open men’s final.
- by Scott Spits
Tiley's plan to shake up women's tennis
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley wants to make women's finals matches played as first-to-three sets in what would be a massive shake up.
Analysis
Australian Open
Alcaraz arises as undisputed No.1 as Novak steps aside, but not without a fight
Carlos Alcaraz pinched Novak Djokovic’s serve, stole his game style and destroyed his unbeaten record in finals at the Australian Open. What’s next?
- by Michael Gleeson
Five-set finals: Craig Tiley plots overhaul for women’s tennis at next year’s Australian Open
Despite the speculation about his future as boss of the AO, Tiley is planning a raft of reforms to keep the event at the cutting edge of tennis.
- by Marc McGowan
Australian Open 2026 day 15: Alcaraz celebrates his Australian Open title; Djokovic non-committal about his future
Follow along live for all the updates as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak Djokovic for the biggest prize in Australian tennis.
- by Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Marc McGowan, Michael Gleeson, Hannah Kennelly, Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
Djokovic hails ‘legendary’ Alcaraz, jokes with Nadal
During his runner-up speech, Novak Djokovic praises Carlos Alcaraz’s historic win, thanks his team and fans for their support, and jokes with Rafael Nadal about the overwhelming presence of Spanish legends.
Alcaraz lifts lid on 'special' Nadal moment
Carlos Alcaraz reflects on his chat with Rafael Nadal after winning the Australian Open.