The Athletic ’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the first Grand Slam of 2026, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest ...
The Australian Open crowned a new millionaire champion—and he isn’t a professional tennis player. Australian amateur Jordan Smith won $668,500 ($1M Australian) Wednesday after winning the 1 Point Slam ...
Carlos Alcaraz charged into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time with an eye-catching 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over local favourite Alex de Minaur.
After consecutive losses to Bublik last year — including an infamous Roland Garros choke after holding a two-sets-to-love lead — Aussie great Lleyton Hewitt told Nine’s broadcast de Minaur “wanted ...