Why walking away from No.1 makes Barty even greater
The courage Ash Barty has shown through her playing career on the court rings true in her retirement. It takes true greatness to walk away from the top, writes JAMES GHEERBRANT.
The courage Ash Barty has shown through her playing career on the court rings true in her retirement. It takes true greatness to walk away from the top, writes JAMES GHEERBRANT.
Novak Djokovic has acknowledged people find his attitude toward vaccination “incomprehensible” as he continued to moan about his Aus Open nightmare.
Despite his deportation ordeal — and the fact he faces a three-year ban — Novak Djokovic has revealed he wants to return to Melbourne.
Arrogance, ego, vanity or something else entirely? Regardless of how you judge Novak Djokovic’s vaccine stance, we should believe it’s based on principle, writes Emma Greenwood.
Novak Djokovic has kept a relatively low profile since being deported ahead of the Australian Open, but he’s set to have his say on the saga.
After the debacle that was his attempted Australian Open campaign, Novak Djokovic has reportedly changed his tune on vaccinations.
Australian Open champion Ash Barty has never boasted a bigger lead at the top of the WTA rankings than she holds this week.
Celebrations often go into the early hours for grand slam winners, but Rafael Nadal’s lack of sleep was for a different reason.
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has made a defiant call on his future but refused to address the giant elephant in the room.
CHRIS ANSTEY was once granted a rare, privileged insight into Rafael Nadal’s grand slam routine – where the Spanish great trains for five-hour marathon efforts with exactly that.
They are all Aussies, but these rivals are far from mates. And there’s a reason why the other Australian pairing took issue with the Special Ks.
They are all Aussies, but these rivals are far from mates. And there’s a reason why the other Australian pairing took issue with the Special Ks.
A stunning comeback in Australia puts icon Rafael Nadal alone atop the mountain, and also crowns his heir apparent.
It began with the Novak Djokovic debacle but ended with glory. In between, there was drama aplenty. ADAM PEACOCK tackles the Australian Open’s biggest talking points.
Nick Kyrgios has blasted suggestions he disrespected Australian Open champion Ash Barty and branded one of his beaten doubles final opponents a ‘donut’ in a scathing Instagram story.
Daniil Medvedev had appeared to thrive off playing the villain but he gave a raw and startling interview after losing the Australian Open final to Rafael Nadal in front of a Melbourne crowd heavily behind the Spaniard.
So hellbent on ensuring she could compete in the Australian Open, Ash Barty went to significant lengths in a bid to avoid contracting the coronavirus. She has now detailed what happened.
Struck down by injury. Laid low by Covid. And yet, against all odds, Rafael Nadal managed an incredible Australian Open win, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Rafael Nadal’s great rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have led tributes after the Spaniard’s incredible Australian Open triumph moved him clear of the pair.
Australian Open men’s doubles champions Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios were described as “disrespectful” by opponents – but Thanasi’s father says this is just “sour grapes”.
Ash Barty has revealed how she celebrated after ending Australia’s long wait for a homegrown Open champion and thanked Aussies for their proud support of her campaign.
From the start, there was a telling sign Rafael Nadal was a real chance of winning his 21st grand slam title, writes MARK PHILIPPOUSSIS.
We never got a proper chance to say goodbye. Here, KELLI UNDERWOOD lists her five favourite Roger Federer matches at Melbourne Park.
A loving embrace with her tennis bestie and a cold beer. Here’s how our new Australian Open champion kicked off her celebrations, revealing her favourite beer in the process.
Three grand slams. All surfaces. Just 25 years old. Here‘s why Ash Barty is set for an extended run of success, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Ash Barty is starting to walk with the greats of her game - but the newly-minted Australian Open champion’s impact on tennis is just beginning, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Showboating? Yes. Disrespecting opponents? Maybe a little. This is LINDA PEARCE’s backstage pass account from the Kyrgios-Kokkinakis show.
Australia rejoices as the contrasting styles of Ash Barty and Nick Kyrgios-Thanasi Kokkinakis electrifying the Open, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
Daniil Medvedev has been slapped with a ridiculously small fine for his on court explosion which saw him attack a chair umpire during his semi-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Ash Barty will walk out on Rod Laver Arena tonight as the first Australian woman to play in a home Grand Slam final in 42 years. But she says she’s ready.
