Tennis news
The Russian teen taking over women’s tennis
At 17, she became the third-youngest winner of the Indian Wells trophy.
Tennis players to receive ‘up to 12 months’ maternity leave’ from surprising source
Players will have to compete 'in a certain number of WTA tournaments in a window of time'.
‘I will find you, I’m going to kill you’: Kiwi tennis players reveal shocking online abuse
Messages often come from international bettors upset over losing bets.
Lulu Sun ends long losing run
Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has ended her losing run that went back to August.
Watch: Accidental collision leads to bizarre tennis default
Belgium secured a controversial victory in Davis Cup qualifying.
Sabalenka appears to mock-urinate on Australian Open runner-up trophy
The Belarusian was defeated by Madison Keys for the women's singles title.
Sports news
Harness stars ready to shine at Alexandra Park’s big race night
Stella Rouge and Marketplace are the odds-on favourites tonight.
Why a heavy track won’t derail Tardelli’s chances for $250k Wellington Guineas
A cloud, quite literally, hangs over the huge horse race tomorrow.
Ousted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025
The final allocation of tickets has gone on sale.
More Tennis news
Paul Lewis: The case for axing banal sports interviews
OPINION: Banality is the order of the day.
Simon Briggs: Why rowdy Australian Open fans aren't a problem
OPINION: Some fans have sparked rounds of hand-wringing but sport is meant to be fun.
'Means the world': Madison Keys wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam title
Sabalenka’s 20-match win streak at Melbourne Park was ended by Keys.
Sinner plays down injury fears as top two seeds book final spots
The world No 1 beat Ben Shelton in straight sets to advance into the final.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic forced to retire from semifinal
Novak Djokovic left the court to a mixture of boos and applause from the Melbourne crowd.
Keys stuns Swiatek in thriller to reach Australian Open final
Keys will face Aryna Sabalenka in her first Australian Open final.
‘Embarrassing’: Australian Open in fresh controversy over ‘disrespectful’ TV interviews
American player Ben Shelton is the latest to take aim at broadcasters.
Australian Open: Sinner cruises to semifinal silencing illness concerns
Sinner cruises past De Minaur, sets up semifinal with Shelton.
Vintage Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster
Djokovic rated it one of the most epic matches he's played.
On a roll: Routliffe and Dabrowski reach fourth Grand Slam semifinal
They defeated Miyu Kato and Renata Zarazua 6-3, 6-2 in 77 minutes.
Paul Lewis: Aussie crowds reach new low with booing of American antagonist
OPINION: The treatment of Danielle Collins has stood out for the wrong reasons.
Australian Open wrap: Sinner advances, American villain Danielle Collins out
The fourth round of matches begins later on Sunday.
Aussie Open: Djokovic sends warning, Osaka bows out
All the action from day six in Melbourne.