Australian Open 2022

‘Spiralling out of control’: Nick Kyrgios comes clean to Netflix and confirms comeback

Kyrgios will play Novak Djokovic in a game for charity on January 13, the same night the Australian star reveals his ‘chaotic’ past in a new documentary

Guardian sport and Agencies

09, Jan, 2023 @6:01 AM

Australian sport rediscovers pulse in 2022 as crowds return in celebratory mood | Angus Fontaine

National spirits soared and sank in a year where athletes clocked up wins on and off the field

Angus Fontaine

23, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM

Tennis Australia won’t lobby government to help Novak Djokovic play Australian Open

TA boss Craig Tiley says Djokovic visa status a matter for federal government, while announcing Russian players can participate in 2023 Open as ‘neutrals’

Emma Kemp

12, Oct, 2022 @5:21 AM

Novak Djokovic’s propensity for self-sabotage has become a defining trait | Tumaini Carayol

The Serb is willing to pay price of being unvaccinated but is it worth missing the chance to be seen as the greatest ever?

Tumaini Carayol

15, Feb, 2022 @5:19 PM

Men’s tennis and the real-world consequences of its Big Three era | Jonathan Liew

For all their excellence on court, there has been a self-perpetuating element to an enabled and encouraged dynasty

Jonathan Liew

01, Feb, 2022 @8:00 AM

Novak Djokovic drama eclipsed by Australian Open’s uplifting finale | Tumaini Carayol

While Djokovic threatened to overshadow proceedings, he rapidly faded into the background of an epic tournament

Tumaini Carayol in Melbourne

31, Jan, 2022 @6:00 PM

Australian stars shine to erase off-court drama and create ‘dream’ grand slam

Thanks to Ash Barty, the Special Ks and Dylan Alcott, Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley is celebrating an extraordinary event

Emma Kemp in Melbourne

31, Jan, 2022 @8:12 AM

Rafael Nadal hails greatest comeback to win ‘unexpected’ 21st grand slam title

The 35-year-old played down becoming the most successful male player while Daniil Medvedev criticised the spectators after the final

Tumaini Carayol at Melbourne Park

30, Jan, 2022 @7:15 PM

Cerebral Medvedev challenges crowd and Nadal all the way to the end | Emma Kemp

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev was never the fans’ favourite in the Australian Open final but his unpredictability meant he was always fun to watch

Emma Kemp at Melbourne Park

30, Jan, 2022 @5:34 PM

Rafael Nadal’s body may be creaking but his desire remains undimmed | Simon Cambers

The 35-year-old was at his best to win his 21st grand slam title and there may be more despite his history of injuries

Simon Cambers

30, Jan, 2022 @5:16 PM

Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev in epic Australian Open final – as it happened

Rafael Nadal claimed his 21st grand slam with a comeback win that is one of the greatest triumphs of will ever seen in sport

Daniel Harris

30, Jan, 2022 @2:48 PM

Rafael Nadal beats Medvedev in epic Australian Open final for 21st slam title

Rafael Nadal has claimed a men’s record 21st grand slam title after beating Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in an epic final