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At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

Venus Williams became the oldest player ever in the Australian Open women's singles draw on Sunday and went ever-so-close to celebrating the record with a win

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Zeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on Day 1 of the Australian Open that attracted a record 100,000-plus fans to Melbourne Park

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number'

Novak Djokovic is gearing up for another shot at a 25th Grand Slam title

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Diminutive and dazzling former All Blacks winger Grant Batty dead at 74

Grant Batty, a diminutive All Blacks winger who stood only 1.65 meters tall but made up for his lack of size with skill and pugnacity, has died

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

Venus Williams is set to make history at the Australian Open as the oldest player to contest the women's singles draw

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep

The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

American Ben Shelton heads to the Australian Open after losing in the Auckland quarterfinals

Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton has been knocked out of the ATP 250 tournament in Auckland, New Zealand in a quarterfinal spread over two days because of rain

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Defending champion Nick Taylor tied for Sony Open lead

Defending champion Nick Taylor has a share of the lead at the Sony Open

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Roger Federer revisits the Happy Slam and holds court on contemporary tennis

Roger Federer is on a long-belated farewell tour at the Australian Open, which he dubbed the “Happy Slam” during his playing days

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Australian Open champion Keys loses in the Adelaide International quarterfinals

Madison Keys has lost in the Adelaide International quarterfinals less than a week away from the start of her Australian Open title defense

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Former NHL forward Booth finding game in Scotland, Australia | NHL.com ‘Amazing opportunities’ opening up for 41-year-old all over the world

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek head into 2026 in search of a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz knows what matters the most to him in 2026 and isn’t shy about telling the world

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

PGA Tour starts a week late in Hawaii. McIlroy starts his 2026 in Dubai

The PGA Tour starts another season in Hawaii but a week late

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima

Aryna Sabalenka has won her second consecutive Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Poland advances to face US in the semifinals of the United Cup

Poland will play the United States in the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Australia 2-1 in Sydney

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Swiatek overpowers Australia's Joint as Poland leads in United Cup quarterfinal Iga Swiatek needed just 57 minutes to earn a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Australian No. 1 Maya Joint as Poland leads 1-0 in the United Cup quarter...

JANUARY 9 • WTATENNIS.COM

Sabalenka flips the outcome with a straight-sets win over Keys in Australian Open tuneup

Aryna Sabalenka has held off Madison Keys in straight sets at the Brisbane International, flipping the outcome of last year's Australian Open final

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout

Aryna Sabalenka has describes the tennis schedule as “insane” and plans to skip some tournaments this year to avoid injuries or burnout

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

England's players and management face performance review after lopsided Ashes loss in Australia

England's cricket team is undergoing a performance review after losing the Ashes series 4-1 in Australia

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Australia World Cup 2026 Preview: Best Players, Roster, History

Here's what you need to know about Australia ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

JANUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Australia World Cup 2026 Preview: Best Players, Roster, History

Best of United Cup Sydney Media Day 1: Pivotal mixed doubles, exploring Down Under From players expressing their appreciation for the mixed doubles match to learning more of their adventures in Australia, here is all the la...

JANUARY 2 • WTATENNIS.COM

Australia tennis schedule: Osaka vs. Sakkari headlines opening day at United Cup And just like that, the 2026 tennis season is here, with action beginning Friday in Perth as Spain faces Argentina to open the United Cup be...

JANUARY 1 • WTATENNIS.COM

Two French sailors lose handicap honors in the Sydney to Hobart race for illegal sail use

Handicap honors in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race have changed hands after the French-crewed first-place yacht was penalized for breaking rules relating to sail use

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number'

Diminutive and dazzling former All Blacks winger Grant Batty dead at 74

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep

American Ben Shelton heads to the Australian Open after losing in the Auckland quarterfinals

Defending champion Nick Taylor tied for Sony Open lead

Roger Federer revisits the Happy Slam and holds court on contemporary tennis

Australian Open champion Keys loses in the Adelaide International quarterfinals

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek head into 2026 in search of a career Grand Slam

PGA Tour starts a week late in Hawaii. McIlroy starts his 2026 in Dubai

Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima

Poland advances to face US in the semifinals of the United Cup

Sabalenka flips the outcome with a straight-sets win over Keys in Australian Open tuneup

Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout

England's players and management face performance review after lopsided Ashes loss in Australia

Australia World Cup 2026 Preview: Best Players, Roster, History

Two French sailors lose handicap honors in the Sydney to Hobart race for illegal sail use