This Month
Why Emirates dropped F1, Melbourne Cup to go all in on tennis
Emirates will sponsor the Australian Open for another five years at least in a deal thought to be worth $35 million, as the airline’s head of marketing reveals the real reason it dropped other sporting fixtures.
- Patrick Durkin
November
What playing pickleball with Agassi taught me about finding purpose
The former US tennis great prioritises participation over success but says pickleball isn’t in competition with tennis.
- Michelle Bowes
October
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to retire
“I leave with the absolute peace of mind of having given my best, of having made an effort in every way,” the Spanish superstar said.
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- Tales Azzoni and Howard Fendrich
September
‘Bravo, Bravo!’ Sinner becomes first Italian man to win US Open
The top seed was under a cloud of controversy at the start of the tournament after revelations he tested positive for an anabolic agent in March, but avoided a ban.
- Amy Tennery
Sanjeev Gupta buys on Sydney waterfront
The steel magnate is cutting jobs and salaries at the Whyalla steelworks one week, and splashing out for prime Sydney waterfront property the next.
- Myriam Robin
August
Paris changes as the Paralympics get ready to arrive
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott just attended his first Olympics. It’s given him a taste of what’s to come, and how the city has changed accessibility.
- Zoe Samios
June
- Opinion
- Universities in crisis
Let’s wait before we make rash decisions on foreign students
Universities are being asked to fix a housing problem they did not create, and the government’s haste will massively disrupt thousands of students’ lives.
- Mark Scott
April
This former tennis champ is chasing unicorns and dancing pantless
Dylan Alcott has a dizzying list of achievements from 15 tennis Grand Slams to being Australian of the Year. Now, he’s chasing start-ups and performing with Jason Donovan.
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- Gus McCubbing
March
Ferrari upsets as who’s who flock to the Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari clinched first and second as a bevy of business leaders, billionaires and celebrities watched Australian rookie Oscar Piastri finish fourth.
- Tom Burton and Patrick Durkin
February
Luxury brands ramp up VIP touches as they court big spenders
High-net-worth clients are increasingly being feted by brands keen to keep them happy – and spending – with private shopping, butlers and even tennis lessons.
- Lauren Sams
January
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Melbourne’s tennis magic
The Australian Open had one other star – its brilliant host city.
- The AFR View
- Opinion
- Income tax
Game on for Albanese on stage three tax cuts
The prime minister argues he’s doing the right thing for the right reasons. But will that persuade voters it’s worth breaking promises?
- Jennifer Hewett
Young guns rise at ‘record breaking’ Australian Open
The Australian Open has smashed records with more than a million visitors coming to watch the tournament.
- Patrick Durkin
Sinner climbs out of the grave to claim Australian Open crown
Italian Jannik Sinner has pulled off an incredible comeback from two sets down to claim his maiden grand slam title and hand Daniil Medvedev a crushing defeat.
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- Gus McCubbing
Speed-schmoozing at the Australian Open women’s final
It took only 76 breezy minutes for Aryna Sabalenka to emerge victorious. In such a condensed evening, one couldn’t waste a moment watching tennis.
- Myriam Robin
Cartilage be damned: Grey-beard becomes tennis’ oldest winner at 43
Rohan Bopanna has raised the spirits of many ageing sports enthusiasts by becoming the oldest world No 1 tennis player, but also the oldest male Grand Slam champion.
- Simon Briggs
Sabalenka beats Zheng to defend Australian Open crown
Aryna Sabalenka has placed her rivals on notice with a ruthless Australian Open final victory over Chinese underdog Zheng Qinwen.
- Darren Walton
20m Chinese expected to watch Zheng take on Sabalenka
Zheng Qinwen is hoping to emulate her idol by winning the Australian Open, but her Belarusian opponent hasn’t dropped a set.
- Gus McCubbing
Shock upset as Sinner beats Djokovic in four stunning sets
Italian Jannik Sinner, one of Gen Z’s most promising tennis stars, has handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat at the Australian Open since 2018.
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- Gus McCubbing
Sabalenka to face Zheng in Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka will defend her Australian Open crown against Zheng Qiwen in Saturday’s final.
- Darren Walton
