Melbourne’s Novak Palombo is the top-ranked 12-year-old tennis player in the world.

The 12-year-old Aussie who’s named after Novak Djokovic and has Alex de Minaur on speed dial

Novak Palombo has the right first name on his journey to becoming a professional tennis star,and his incredible junior feats have caught Alex de Minaur’s eye.

  • Marc McGowan

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Carlos Alcaraz speaks to reporters after his quarter-final loss to Novak Djokovic.

‘I’m not supporting that’:Grand slam champion unaware of bombshell tennis lawsuit

Nick Kyrgios called the bombshell legal action a “special moment” for tennis and said it was widely supported by the world’s top players. But four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz made it clear he is not one of them.

  • Marc McGowan
John-Patrick Smith with doubles partner Kim Birrell.

Australian player’s blood test raised in explosive tennis legal action

John-Patrick Smith was forced to give “a copious amount of his blood” on the eve of an Australian Open match,reveals a lawsuit in which Nick Kyrgios is a plaintiff.

  • Chris Barrett
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are part of legal action against the tennis tours.

‘Stuck in a rigged game’:Kyrgios,Djokovic take legal action in tennis pay fight

Nick Kyrgios has joined Novak Djokovic in a law suit launched against tennis’ governing bodies by the rebel Professional Tennis Players Association.

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Jannik Sinner with the spoils of victory - the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup - after his win in Sunday’s men’s singles final at the Australian Open.

‘We are family’:Sinner heaps praise on Australian mastermind as Open win sinks in

Jannik Sinner leaves Australia with another trophy for his bulging cabinet and another $3.5 million in his wallet,but there are plenty of questions ahead of him in 2025.

  • Jon Pierik
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley.

A Djokovic statue,tennis on the MCG,and keeping Melbourne ahead of the world:Tiley’s grand plan

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley challenges his team to change the Melbourne Park site 50 per cent,if not more,every year. Here’s what he’s got in mind for the future of the precinct

  • Marc McGowan
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Danielle Collins taunts the Australian crowd following her win over Destanee Aiava.

The A-Z of a record-breaking Australian Open to remember

From Alex (de Minaur) to the Bahamas,from the crowds to Djokovic – this is the A to Z of the highlights and talking points of the 2025 Australian Open.

  • Marc McGowan
Novak Djokovic and scan of injury

‘Amazing he was even able to play’:Expert reveals extent of Djokovic injury

The Serbian star was unhappy that the veracity of his injury was questioned when he retired hurt from his semi-final clash,and has released scans of his damaged hamstring.

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Alexander Zverev????

Zverev has a fatal flaw. And this is how Sinner can exploit it and win the final

Novak Djokovic knew where he needed to go when push came to shove in his semi-final against Alexander Zverev. Naturally,so will Jannik Sinner.

  • Craig O'Shannessy
Madison Keys wins the Australian Open women’s title.

At it happened:Keys wins women’s title after three-set classic,‘lots of therapy’ pays off

Madison Keys is the new Australian Open champion after denying Aryna Sabalenka a historic third-straight title. Follow along for all the reactions.

  • Roy Ward