Danielle Collins made quite an impression at this year's Australian Open, showcasing her tenacity and bold personalityon court. The American’s relationship with the crowd was a major talking point

For Destanee Aiava, who doesn't have a clothing sponsor, her on-court styles were completely up to her. And she chose to pay homage to past champions.

Why is everyone so angry at what long has been known as the Happy Slam? Things are a little out of control at the Australian Open this year, and that’s got only a little to do with the results on the courts.

Australian Open player Destanee Aiava revealed she had struggled with borderline personality disorder. The tennis player said a formal diagnosis, after suicidal behavior and severe panic attacks, "was a relief.

Without an apparel sponsor, the No. 195-ranked Aussie turned to Ebay and Facebook to source a few iconic vintage tennis dresses.

4-6 6-2 victory over local hope Destanee Aiava in the second round of the Australian Open. Watch every ball of The 2025 Women’s Ashes Series LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.

Hosting one of the four grand slams is a fragile privilege. It’s under ever-growing threat from ambitious and cashed-up rivals.

This week, the Australian Open came to a close in Melbourne. Madison Keys claimed the women’s singles title with a win over Aryna Sabalenka, while Jannik Sinner lifted the men’s singles trophy after defeating Alexander Zverev.

Tennis is slowly shedding its reputation as an elitist, European-only sport. But although it began expanding outside of those borders decades ago, its Pacific Island gains have been limited. No players of Pacific heritage are ranked in the top 100 in either the men's or women's circuits.

It may be called “The Happy Slam” but raucous Australian Open crowds may have finally jumped the shark after Novak Djokovic’s shock retirement from the 2025 tournament.

One envisages that when his head hit the pillow on Wednesday, he might instead have been reliving a tennis version of a Nightmare on Elm Street, with Jannik Sinner taking the role of Freddy Krueger. He knifed and diced “Demon” in a ruthless manner on Rod Laver Arena.

Danielle Collins of the US reacts after defeating Destanee Aiava of Australia in their Australian Open second-round match last week. AP Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins' corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open ...