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Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to set up Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner swatted aside his opponent 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and has dropped only one set in moving ominously into the last four.
Jannik Sinner swatted aside his opponent 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and has dropped only one set in moving ominously into the last four.

Novak Djokovic through to Australian Open semi-finals after Lorenzo Musetti injury

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his quarter final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his quarter final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Milestone man Djokovic reaches Australian Open fourth round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his third round match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his third round match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Sporting Life

A 40-year-old hero on tired legs writes a sentimental farewell at the Australian Open

A fan holds a poster of Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka during the second round of the Australian Open.
A fan holds a poster of Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka during the second round of the Australian Open.

Federer's smooth golf swing in Melbourne leaves Alcaraz impressed

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 17, 2026 Former tennis player Roger Federer reacts during the exhibition match. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 17, 2026 Former tennis player Roger Federer reacts during the exhibition match. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Veterans Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic and Novak Djovokic make rousing starts at Australian Open

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.

Aryna Sabalenka sees off Rakotomanga Rajaonah to reach Australian Open second round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her first round match against France's Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her first round match against France's Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Sporting Life

Tennis Grand Slams are stern tests where only effort counts, not ‘what ifs’

At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.
At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.

Retired Federer serves up treat for Australian Open fans with first ‘match’ there in 6 years

Swiss legend Roger Federer (above), 44, beat world No. 13 Casper Ruud in a single tiebreak during a practice session that was watched by a packed Rod Laver Arena.
Swiss legend Roger Federer (above), 44, beat world No. 13 Casper Ruud in a single tiebreak during a practice session that was watched by a packed Rod Laver Arena.

Wawrinka at peace as former champion plays last Australian Open

Tennis - United Cup - Final - Poland v Switzerland - Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia - January 11, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka in action during his singles match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz REUTERS/Jeremy Piper
Tennis - United Cup - Final - Poland v Switzerland - Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia - January 11, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka in action during his singles match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.