Aus Open

Australian Open 2022: Medvedev ousts Cressy to reach quarter-finals; Sabalenka crashes out

It took the tetchy Russian world number two 3hr 30min to subdue the unseeded American serve-volley specialist Cressy 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5 to set up a quarter-final against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Australian Open 2022: Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty impress but Novak Djokovic saga looms over tournament

The only Australian Open champion in the men's draw after nine-time winner Djokovic's deportation, Nadal started his quest to become the first male to win 21 Grand Slams by sweeping aside 66th-ranked Marcos Giron, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic says he wants to play in Melbourne after visa victory

The ruling overturned the cancellation of his visa on COVID-19 health grounds, and ending his detention, potentially clearing the way for his attempt on an unprecedented 21st Grand Slam singles title.

'Greatly appreciated': Novak Djokovic thanks fans for continuous support amid Australian visa row

The Serb, who is in a Melbourne immigration detention facility pending an appeal, said on Instagram: "Thank you to people around the world for your continuous support. I can feel it and it is greatly appreciated."

Australian Open 2022: Mystery over Novak Djokovic's participation deepens as stars arrive in Melbourne

There has been serious doubt as to whether men's world number one Djokovic would travel to Australia, having refused to confirm if he has been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Australian Open 2021: Vanquished Daniil Medvedev says Big Three are like 'cyborgs of tennis'

The defeat left Medvedev, 25, a leading member of the next generation, wondering how to overcome Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who have 58 major titles between them.

From war to peace, with a spiritual guru in tow: Novak Djokovic's path to tennis immortality

A strict vegetarian diet, spiritual guru and family hugging-sessions are among the unusual methods that have helped Novak Djokovic to take his place among the immortals of tennis.

Nine finals, nine titles: Recounting Novak Djokovic's dominance at Australian Open

Here's a look at Djokovic's incredible run of success and the records he has set on the way to becoming the undoubted king of Melbourne Park:

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to win ninth Slam in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open dominance improved to 18-0 combined in semi-finals and finals. On Sunday, Daniil Medvedev joined the ranks of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem, all of whom have lost to Djoko in semis or finals in Melbourne.

Australian Open 2021: As expectations soar, Naomi Osaka says she's focussing on one Slam at a time

23-year-old Naomi Osaka won her fourth Slam from the last eight she's contested. She became only the third player after Monica Seles and Roger Federer to win their first four major finals