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'I beat him once before': Duckworth eyes Sinner upset

James Duckworth is in a buoyant mood as he prepares for an Australian Open second round showdown with two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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Australian Open forced to make changes after fans queue for hours on opening day

Sunday’s 70,000-strong crowd beat previous mark from 2019 as Tennis Australia work to squeeze more patrons into Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU

Fans warned to 'come prepared' amid mass crowds at AO

Eager fans are urged to have their tickets ready and come prepared after record-breaking crowds flocked to Melbourne Park causing lengthy delays.

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Australian Open is drawing record crowds before the tournament has even begun

To supercharge the Melbourne Park event, ‘Opening Week’ maximises the music, food and wellness – and adds a $1m tennis showcase

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open prize money increased to record high thanks to Tennis Australia boost

Men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket $4.15m each while players who lose in qualifying still take home at least $40,500

The Guardian - AU

Players take home larger Australian Open prize pool

Players in the main draw of the Australian Open are guaranteed to collect at least $150,000 while the men's and women's champions will now bag $4.15 million.

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'One massive week': Kyrgios reveals final career goal

Nick Kyrgios has been all but guaranteed a wildcard into next month's Australian Open if his body can survive three exhibition matches in the US and Dubai.

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Easy money: Tiley says a punter could win 1 Point Slam

A solid "rock paper scissors" game will also be important when tennis amateurs take on the pros for $1 million at the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam.

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Australian Open door not closing on Djokovic: Tiley

Novak Djokovic isn't expected to use next year's Australian Open to announce his retirement, with the tournament boss adamant the super Serb will play on.

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Open boss to consider Saturday start to 'Happy Slam'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says fans' "insatiable" appetite for tennis will prompt officials to consider starting the Melbourne grand slam on a Saturday.

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Open is still the 'Happy Slam', says tournament boss

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has ruled out introducing alcohol restrictions, saying crowd behaviour isn't a problem at the Melbourne Park grand slam.

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2025 Australian Open smashes attendance records but ‘yobbo’ fans continue to polarise

The Australian Open’s on and off-court action has attracted a record 1.1m attendees in 2025 as Tennis Australia shrugs off criticism of partisan fans

The Guardian - AU

‘Always going to have one or two’: Australian Open boss says rowdy crowds not a problem

Craig Tiley says number of fans being ejected is ‘no different’ to past years even as players have linked poor behaviour to alcohol consumed

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Channel Nine presenter apologises for Djokovic sledge

Newsreader Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after the 10-time Australian Open champ refused to be interviewed by Channel Nine over a sledge.

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What are the ‘weird’ new coaching pods in use at the Australian Open?

Andy Murray will be allowed to sit in the new area at court-level when he coaches Novak Djokovic

The Guardian - AU

New vision for Melbourne Park as Australian Open pushes precinct to its limits

Work begins on transformation project just four years after near-$1bn redevelopment as Tennis Australia looks for fresh ways to attract fans

The Times of India

Australian Open 2025: Tournament director puts a date on injury-affected Nick Krygios' return

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley expressed confidence Thursday that injury-ravaged Nick Kyrgios will be back on court at the season-opening Grand Slam.

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Kyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.

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Mailbag: Garbiñe Muguruza’s Retirement and Future Hall of Fame Bid

The 30-year-old’s legacy is being examined after an impressive tennis career. Plus, the state of the Premier Tour and unpacking the French Open’s Roland Garros rebrand.

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USTA CEO Lew Sherr Details Plans for Tennis’s Premier Tour

The model would be a streamlined approach to the calendar, featuring the four majors plus 10 events.

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Australian Open chief considers Sunday women's final

Switching the men's and women's Australian Open singles finals in a grand slam first is understood to be under consideration for the agenda-setting tournament.

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Tiley reveals grand plan to keep Open in Melbourne

The boss of Tennis Australia and the Open Craig Tiley has revealed a grand plan to keep the Melbourne major long term amid a growing threat from Saudi Arabia.

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Tennis boss hails Melbourne major 'the best Open ever'

Record crowds, glowing player feedback and a thrilling men's climax have tennis chief Craig Tiley declaring the 2024 Australian Open 'the best ever'.

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Open matches scheduled earlier after chaotic day

A day after the Australian Open schedule was thrown into chaos, organisers have moved the start time of the first match on Rod Laver Arena forward by an hour

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Djokovic survives Open first-round scare against teen

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has needed four sets and four hours to see off teenage qualifier and grand slam debutant Dino Prizmic.

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