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Australian Open (Tennis)

Hall of Famer Roger Federer’s career in numbers

Roger Federer acknowledging the crowd after being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug 29.
Roger Federer acknowledging the crowd after being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug 29.

Roger Federer embraces Hall of Fame moment and reflects on legacy beyond titles

Roger Federer reacts during the celebrity pro classic in Newport, Rhode Island, US.
Roger Federer reacts during the celebrity pro classic in Newport, Rhode Island, US.

Three maiden Major-seeking players who could deny Aryna Sabalenka US Open three-peat

Aryna Sabalenka reacts after returning a shot against Czech Sara Bejlek during their last-16 match at the Cincinnati Open. Sabalenka lost 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 despite holding a 5-1 lead in the first-set tiebreak and a 4-1 advantage in the second set.
Aryna Sabalenka reacts after returning a shot against Czech Sara Bejlek during their last-16 match at the Cincinnati Open. Sabalenka lost 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 despite holding a 5-1 lead in the first-set tiebreak and a 4-1 advantage in the second set.

Grand Slams create player advisory council amid push for increased prize money

The council will be launched following the year’s final Grand Slam, which starts later in August in New York.
The council will be launched following the year’s final Grand Slam, which starts later in August in New York.

Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence

(FILES) US player Serena Williams gestures during a game against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro during their women's singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2019. Serena Williams will face Australia's Maya Joint in the 2026 Wimbledon first round as the American legend is set to return to singles action for the first time in four years.
(FILES) US player Serena Williams gestures during a game against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro during their women's singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2019. Serena Williams will face Australia's Maya Joint in the 2026 Wimbledon first round as the American legend is set to return to singles action for the first time in four years.

Craig Tiley and incoming Tennis Australia chief to team up on reform agenda

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2022  General view of the stadium during the third round match between Australia's Alex de Minaur and Spain's Pablo Andujar REUTERS/Morgan Sette/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2022  General view of the stadium during the third round match between Australia's Alex de Minaur and Spain's Pablo Andujar REUTERS/Morgan Sette/File Photo

Irrepressible Jannik Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros

Jannik Sinner poses with the trophy after winning the Italian Open.
Jannik Sinner poses with the trophy after winning the Italian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open after wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a wrist injury in the first round of the Barcelona Open that turned out to be worse than expected.

Carlos Alcaraz eyes tennis clay-court season after early Miami Open exit

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 22: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain lunges for a ball while playing Sebastian Korda of the United States on Day 6 of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.   Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 22: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain lunges for a ball while playing Sebastian Korda of the United States on Day 6 of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.   Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Ex-No. 1 Naomi Osaka weighs tennis clay-court season, motherhood ‘dilemma’

Mar 21, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) hits a backhand against Talia Gibson (AUS) (not pictured) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) hits a backhand against Talia Gibson (AUS) (not pictured) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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