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SNAPSHOT FROM DAY THREE AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN PLAYER OF THE DAY: Frances Tiafoe – American tennis’s so-called next big thing kissed his biceps in delight after flexing his title …

It’s rare for the cheers of the Australian crowd to be drowned out but on Court 3 at Melbourne Park on Wednesday hundreds of blue-and-white-clad fans proved to be a …

Powerhouse American Frances Tiafoe rolled up his right sleeve and slapped his bicep with delight after sending fifth seed Kevin Anderson crashing out of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Having …

Gold Coast have secured a physical and metaphorical pillar in their rebuild, with ruckman Jarrod Witts extending his contract at the AFL club for another five years. The former Collingwood …

Reigning champion Caroline Wozniacki has strolled into the Australian Open third round, defeating Swede Johanna Larsson for the loss of just four games. The world No.3 was in an imposing …

Roger Federer has pushed through a clunky start and a brief rain worry to move into the third round of the Australian Open. The Swiss great, chasing his seventh title …

Australian wildcard Kimberly Birrell has secured one of the biggest victories of her tennis career, ousting No.29 seed Donna Vekic in the second round of the Australian Open. Birrell, 20, …

Roger Federer has overcome some clunky moments and a weather issue to push past British party boy Daniel Evans and move into the third round of the Australian Open. The …

MATCHES TO WATCH ON DAY FOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN * Stan Wawrinka (SUI) v 16-Milos Raonic (CAN) – Rod Laver Arena, Day Ousted Aussie Nick Kyrgios described Milos Raonic’s …

Davis Cup slugger Jordan Thompson has no problem with Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt taking a youngster’s place in the Australian Open men’s doubles draw. Fresh from laughing off Bernard Tomic’s …

All the rage among Australian men’s hopes at Melbourne Park this fortnight is centred on Alex de Minaur, but might the country have a greater prospect lurking elsewhere in the …

American fifth seed Sloane Stephens has ended the Australian Open campaign of her former doubles partner and long-time friend Timea Babos. Stephens triumphed 6-3 6-1 although the second-round victory was …

Local qualifier Astra Sharma has bowed out in the second round of the Australian Open to rising Greek star Maria Sakkari. Sakkari won 6-1 6-4 in a match lasting just …

Victorian Zoe Hives has been knocked out of the second round of the Australian Open but she’s left the tournament with enough cash not to have to rely on the …

Rod Laver is urging Nick Kyrgios to put his earliest-ever Australian Open exit behind him and focus on rebuilding his crumbling ranking. Kyrgios is projected to slump to No.67 in …

Jordan Roughead’s arrival at Collingwood is a “match made in heaven”, says veteran Magpies defender Tyson Goldsack. Roughead’s move via a last-minute October trade comes after the ruckman admitted he …

Jordan Thompson’s quest to advance beyond the second round at a grand slam tournament will extend to at least a 16th major after he was eliminated by Italian Andreas Seppi …

Todd Reid’s heartbroken family and greats including John Newcombe and Evonne Goolagong have welcomed an initiative aimed at helping former players transition to life after tennis. The primary goal of …