Djokovic's father skips Melbourne semi-final after flag controversy
A video posted to a pro-Russian Australian YouTube account had shown Djokovic's father posing with a man holding a Russian flag with Vladimir Putin's face on it.
Ailing Nadal bows out of Australian Open, rain causes havoc
A wincing Nadal suffered a left hip problem midway through his loss to American Mackenzie McDonald at Rod Laver Arena and gloomily played out the match in pain.
Nadal’s mightiest comeback secures ‘special’ 21st Slam
It was one of the 35-year-old Spanish warrior's greatest title victories in his 29th Grand Slam final as he won his second Australian Open, 13 years after his first in 2009.
Tennis stars told not to serve Melbourne hotel mice while in Covid quarantine
There has been confusion over infection numbers with several positive test results reclassified as 'viral shedding' from previous infections, which is not contagious.
More troubled tennis stars ‘test positive for Covid-19’ in Australian quarantine quarrels
Many pandemic-weary Melbourne residents have their own concerns about the potential Covid risk posed by the tournament.
