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Jay Chou headlined the Australian Open’s groundbreaking new initiative this year: the One-Point Slam. He was one of many stars to take part in the event, where $1m was at stake for one lucky winner.

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Australian Open draw schedule confirmed as Alcaraz and Sabalenka await paths

Schedule for the 2024 Australian Open Draw Release The schedule for when the men’s and women’s singles draws at the 2024 Australian Open will be announced has been confirmed.

Tennis News / HITC / January 15

Roger Federer shares thoughts on whether Joao Fonseca can rival Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Joao Fonseca delivers confident message on his mindset ahead of the 2025 Australian Open Joao Fonseca is still early in his professional career, but he’s already starting to turn heads.

Tennis News / HITC / January 15

Greg Rusedski says what he honestly thought about the $1 million One Point Slam

Some of the biggest names in tennis battled it out for the $1 million prize in Melbourne. But it wasn’t Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, or Iga Swiatek who pocketed an extra $1 million.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 15

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner in same half of Australian Open draw

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner and record 10-time winner Novak Djokovic are in the same half of the Australian Open draw, revealed Thursday in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

'How I Would Play Against Jannik': Roger Federer Discusses Sinner Matchup Ahead of Australian Open Return

Roger Federer is back. Well, sort of. For the first time since his semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic in 2020, the 20-time Major champion will return to the Australian Open this year, more than three years removed from retirement, to take part in a “Battle of World No.1’s” event during the first-ever Australian Open main draw opening ceremony.

Jack Draper News / HITC / January 15

Jack Draper set for ATP return as first tournament after injury is named

Jack Draper’s 2025 season has been put on hold for over half a year due to a left arm injury. The left-hander, who climbed as high as world number four after his Indian Wells title run, has been out of action for seven months.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 15

ATP roundup: Top seed Ben Shelton in jeopardy in Auckland

No. 1 seed Ben Shelton dropped the first set against No. 7 seed Sebastian Baez of Argentina before rain halted play Thursday in the ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland, New Zealand.

Jannik Sinner News / Serve on SI / January 15

Jannik Sinner's Australian Open Draw is Too Easy

Australian Open tournament organizers unveiled the men's and women's singles draw this morning, and it gave the sport plenty to discuss. Media members and fans alike scoured the brackets to map out potential paths to the finals for players.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

WTA Adelaide Semifinal Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Diana Shnaider

With just days remaining before the Australian Open, four women will vie to reach the WTA Adelaide International final. Among them is World No. 8 Mirra Andreeva, who is seeking her fourth career title.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

ATP Adelaide Semifinal Predictions Including Tommy Paul vs Tomas Machac

The ATP 250 in Adelaide has reached the semifinal stage, and a new name will be etched on the trophy. Only one of the four men in that conversation has never lifted an ATP title.

Iva Jovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

WTA Hobart Semifinal Predictions Including Iva Jovic vs Taylah Preston

Only one seed remains by the semifinal stage at the WTA 250 Hobart International, as American Iva Jovic will look to navigate past fellow young competitors on her path to a second WTA Tour title.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / January 15

Gauff could go up against one of her idols at 2026 Australian Open

Coco Gauff could have the chance to go up against one of her idols at 2026 Australian Open

Gauff enters Melbourne as the No. 3 seed, looking to improve on her quarterfinal appearance from last season.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 15

WTA roundup: Madison Keys, Emma Raducanu ousted in Australia tourneys

Canada's Victoria Mboko ousted defending champion and No. 2 seed Madison Keys 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the Adelaide International on Thursday in Australia.

Joao Fonseca News / HITC / January 15

Joao Fonseca to defend Argentina Open title as entry is confirmed

Joao Fonseca’s 2025 campaign was one of the most impressive rises seen on the ATP Tour in recent years. The Brazilian caught the world’s attention during his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open, where he knocked out ninth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets.

Tennis News / HITC / January 15

Danielle Collins flags ‘debilitating’ concern for Novak Djokovic ahead of Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has had a rough lead-in to this year’s Australian Open, with his preparations far from straightforward. The Serbian star has not played a competitive match since November, and just as he was beginning to ramp up his training for Melbourne, things went sideways.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / January 15