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Novak Djokovic responds to John McEnroe’s remark on his win over Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic responds to John McEnroe’s remark on his win over Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic has just booked his spot in an 11th Australian Open final after seeing off Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champion. Djokovic put on a remarkable show at Rod Laver Arena, coming through 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a match that lasted over four hours.

Tennis News / HITC / January 30
John McEnroe points out what people missed about Djokovic as he reaches the AO final

John McEnroe points out what people missed about Djokovic as he reaches the AO final

Something remarkable just unfolded at the Australian Open. Just a day ago, there were complaints that the 2026 tournament had failed to live up to expectations.

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The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

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.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz
The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz
The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
A Match for the Ages: Novak Djokovic Stuns Jannik Sinner to Reach Australian Open Final

A Match for the Ages: Novak Djokovic Stuns Jannik Sinner to Reach Australian Open Final

Sometimes the only honest way to write about Novak Djokovic is to admit that language struggles to keep up with what he continues to do on a tennis court.

Tennis News / NAI Sports / January 30

AO finals set: Djokovic vs Alcaraz, Sabalenka vs Rybakina

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will clash in the Australian Open men’s singles final after both emerged victorious in marathon semi-finals, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina prepare for a rematch in the women’s final.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 30
Novak Djokovic stops Jannik Sinner, to play for 25th slam

Novak Djokovic stops Jannik Sinner, to play for 25th slam

Novak Djokovic capped a thrilling night -- and early morning -- of marathon men's semifinals in Melbourne with a five-set victory against two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
 The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz
 The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz
The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
 The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
 The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
Alexander Zverev News / HITC / January 30
Pat Cash questions Alexander Zverev’s level after Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Pat Cash questions Alexander Zverev’s level after Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev was one game away from a place in the Australian Open final… But he couldn’t quite get over the line, as Zverev lost to Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 5-7, in a five-hour, 27-minute classic on Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / HITC / January 30
CoCo Vandeweghe shares verdict on Carlos Alcaraz disputed behaviour over Alexander Zverev

CoCo Vandeweghe shares verdict on Carlos Alcaraz disputed behaviour over Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz’s path to his first Australian Open final was not without its share of talking points, as some fans felt his behaviour during the match crossed a line.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
Carlos Alcaraz Defies Cramps in Epic Five-Set Battle to Reach First Australian Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz Defies Cramps in Epic Five-Set Battle to Reach First Australian Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz is into his first Australian Open final after overcoming both Alexander Zverev and severe physical adversity to claim a historic 6–4 7–6 6–7 6–7 7–5 victory.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 30
Novak Djokovic Hits Back: Why the Tennis Legend Refuses to Fake Arrogance for Mats Wilander

Novak Djokovic Hits Back: Why the Tennis Legend Refuses to Fake Arrogance for Mats Wilander

The Australian Open is usually heated because of the Melbourne sun, but this year, the temperature is rising off the court thanks to a spicy war of words involving Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 30
Ailing Carlos Alcaraz edges Alexander Zverev in Australian semis

Ailing Carlos Alcaraz edges Alexander Zverev in Australian semis

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 29
Tennis Australia boss on player privacy concerns: 'We've heard you'

Tennis Australia boss on player privacy concerns: 'We've heard you'

Tennis Australia CEO and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed Thursday that he has heard several players' pleas for privacy away from the court.

Serena Williams News / Field Level Media / January 29
Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors

Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 29
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set for Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set for Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka earned her fourth consecutive appearance in the Australian Open final on Thursday, dispatching Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3. 

Sabalenka jokes that men can't handle the Australian Open heat
Rybakina sends message to tennis fans after reaching Australian Open final
Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors
Tennis Australia boss on player privacy concerns: 'We've heard you'
Iga Swiatek echoes Coco Gauff's call for privacy: Like 'animals in the zoo'
Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27
Coco Gauff destroyed her racket after losing at Australian Open

Coco Gauff destroyed her racket after losing at Australian Open

Coco Gauff got hammered in the Australian Open on Tuesday night and lost in straight sets to Elina Svitolina, and she was not happy about it. 

Gauff calls for change in privacy standards after video goes viral
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Elena Rybakina trounces Iga Swiatek to reach Australian Open semis
Jessica Pegula beats Amanda Anisimova to reach Australian Open semis
Ben Shelton names the three American players he thinks have a lot of 'swag'

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