For the better part of two decades, Rod Laver Arena has essentially been Novak Djokovic’s living room. He has the keys, he knows where the comfy chair is, and he generally doesn’t take kindly to guests trying to rearrange the furniture.
Tennis has witnessed countless phenomenal athletes over the years, a trend that continued at this year’s Australian Open. Several veterans and young stars went head-to-head at the Grand Slam, even with the soaring heat in Melbourne.
Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.
Jennifer Capriati made her long-awaited return to the Australian Open after 23 years away from the tournament. Capriati retired from tennis in 2004, but she had not competed at the Australian Open since 2003.
Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. The Spaniard recovered from losing the opening set to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, achieving the milestone at just 22 years old.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments, defeating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his first Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
In his young career, Carlos Alcaraz has accomplished a stunning amount. He is still only 22 years old, and has already won a stunning seven Major titles, good for 14th place (tied) on the all-time list.
Rafael Nadal has offered a calm and generous response to the idea that Carlos Alcaraz could one day surpass his Grand Slam achievements. The discussion comes at a time when Alcaraz continues to build a resume that places him in historically rare territory for a player of his age.
WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina secured her second Grand Slam title on Saturday by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final. Although a momentous moment, there is no break on the WTA Tour.
For the first time since 2023, Rafael Nadal is back at the Australian Open, where he is set to take part in a host of activities ahead of the men’s final on Sunday — a final that will feature his long-time rival Novak Djokovic going up against his apparent protege, Carlos Alcaraz.
Fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina rallied from three games down in the third set to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and win her first Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne.
Slowed by cramps and seemingly about to bow out of the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz recovered to pull out a dramatic five-set win against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals on Friday in Melbourne.
Serena Williams is not ready to say she's returning to professional tennis. Or that she has played her final match. In an interview on "Today" on Wednesday, the 44-year-old icon would not commit either way.