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'Stan the Man' says 2026 will be his last tennis stand

Former champ Stan Wawrinka will surely land an emotional Australian Open farewell in January after announcing 2026 will be his final year in tennis.

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'Really cool': Grace Kim sets sights on Australian Open

Aussie golf's newest major champion is the first big name locked in to tee it up at the stand-alone Australian Open women's event in Adelaide next March.

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Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Roger Federer is returning for a special match at the Australian Open -- but old friend and foe Rafa Nadal jokes injury will keep him away from Melbourne Park.

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Katie Boulter misses out on Australian Open main-draw place

The 29-year-old has made the main draw in Melbourne five times in her career but has not qualified for direct entry this time

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Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt

Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.

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Minister's public purse spending bonanza under audit

A besieged cabinet minister under fire for slugging taxpayers with the bill to fly her husband to sports events has referred herself for an independent audit.

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New Ping Wedges And A Prototype Putter: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen's Crown Australian Open Winning WITB

In an epic finish, Neergaard-Petersen claimed a maiden DP World Tour title at the Crown Australian Open, using a full Ping set-up to earn the win in Melbourne

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'The Top Players Should Want To Compete In Prestigious National Opens, But So Many Don't Seem Bothered. It's A Sad State Of Affairs'

In this week's Inside The Ropes, the Golf Monthly team debate how to elevate the Australian Open...

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Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

With an appreciation for the history of the Australian Open, champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen says he'll be back to defend his crown alongside Rory McIlroy.

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Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Denies Cam Smith Australian Open Win in Dramatic Finish

Smith missed a short putt to force a playoff as the tournament returned to Royal Melbourne for the first time in 34 years and set attendance records.

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Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Claims Maiden DP World Tour Title With Dramatic Crown Australian Open Win Over Cameron Smith

The Dane produced a stunning up-and-down at the 72nd hole to secure a maiden DP World Tour title, earning a spot at The Masters in April in the process

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Aussie connections help Rasmus land Open golf crown

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is the toast of Europe after winning the Australian Open but he had local help from his Australian caddy and a tour pro.

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McIlroy says schedule still a factor in Open appeal

Superstar Rory McIlroy says the Australian Open has all of the ingredients to attract the world's best golfers but scheduling still limits its appeal.

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Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne.

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Crown Australian Open Full Prize Money Payout 2025

An increased total prize purse and starts at two Major championships in 2026 are among the perks on offer at Royal Melbourne Golf Club this week

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Rory McIlroy Incurs Banana Peel Conundrum After Wayward Drive at Australian Open

The five-time major champion encountered another oddity this year with his drive settling next to a banana skin in Round 3 at Royal Melbourne.

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No better place: Open glory beckons revitalised Smith

After a horror 2024 Australian Open which kicked off a year to forget, Cameron Smith has the national title in sight after a timely return to form.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy scuppered by banana at Australian Open

McIlroy had the encounter with the stray fruit early in his third round at Royal Melbourne

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Crown Australian Open Final Round Tee Times 2025

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the big DP World Tour event at Royal Melbourne Golf Club

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Banana peel trips up superstar McIlroy's Open hopes

Drawcard Rory McIlroy wants to finish with a bang after his hopes of challenging for for a second Australian Open title were derailed by a banana peel.

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Open buzzing as star Australian trio chase leaders

With 50,000 fans expected in the next two days and Min Woo Lee leading the local charge, Cameron Smith says the Australian Open has regained its lofty status.

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A 'Really Stoked' Cameron Smith Finally Makes A Cut - And Is In Contention At Australian Open

Cameron Smith made his first cut in a year at the Australian Open - where he's joined by Min Woo Lee and Adam Smith in leading the home challenge for the title

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An Air Shot And A Birdie Blitz - Rory McIlroy's Box Office Finish To Make The Australian Open Cut

A rare air shot put Rory McIlroy in big trouble at the Australian Open, but he came storming back to thrill the crowds and make the cut in Melbourne

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Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Rory McIlroy has avoided disappointing 50,000 Australian Open golf fans with the global superstar recovering from a rare air swing to make the halfway cut.

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Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough

Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.

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