There's no sport quite like tennis. In our explainer series, we de-code everything you need to know about scoring, draws, seedings, tournaments and all the other intricacies of this great game. You'll ...

In recent years, Martina Hingis’ name has cropped up as the WTA’s current stars have achieved notable milestones. In 2022, Iga Swiatek built a phenomenal 37-match winning streak, something no woman ...

In the build-up to Australian Open 2025, players are seeking all the match practice they can get. What better way to prepare than in conditions that replicate the big stage of a Grand Slam tournament?

AO Hacks returns in the countdown in Australian Open 2025, providing fans with player insights to maximise their day at the tennis. The roar from one of Melbourne Park’s show courts above the hum ...

At Australian Open 2024, Zheng Qinwen gave fans an idea of her immense talent by winning through to her first major final. In the 11 months that followed, she has risen to become one of the sport’s ...

Novak Djokovic had become so dominant at the Australian Open that his success at the business end of the tournament felt inevitable – something of a natural law. Any time he prevailed at the ...

Despite being a five-time Grand Slam champion, Iga Swiatek is yet to make a major impact at the Australian Open. The world No.2’s best result at Melbourne Park was a semifinal finish in 2022, the same ...

A new tennis season brings a fresh start to so many aspects of the sport that we love. There are also plenty of storylines that spill over into Australian Open 2025, including a host of burgeoning ...

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios will reunite at Australian Open 2025, three years after they memorably won the men’s doubles event at AO 2022 – a first Grand Slam title for both. The all-Aussie ...

When assessing player form ahead of the Australian Open, the “fall” season can offer some insights. These are the events played in the Northern Hemisphere autumn, from September to November, both in ...

It is no mean feat being touted to take the baton as the next great Spaniard, but that has been Carlos Alcaraz’s reality since he first turned heads at the Juan Carlos Ferrero Academy as a teenager.

A professional path in sports always seemed likely for Sumit Nagal. Growing up in India, he embraced every opportunity for physical activity. "When I was a kid, I would play a lot on the streets like ...