What initially looked like a very lucky break for Kim Birrell quickly turned sour as the Australian No.1 was sent packing 6-2 6-2 by free-swinging German Eva Lys in the opening round of her home major.

The first grand slam of the calendar year is upon us, and the Australian Open’s home at Melbourne Park, right by the city centre, makes post-match festivities especially convenient. We’ve rounded up four spots close to the action where you can have a ...

Police were called to a park on Haines Drive in Wyndham Vale – near 31km outside the Melbourne CBD – about 11.30pm on Friday after reports of a large group of youths fighting. Victoria Police ...

Fearless 18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca declared he wants "more and more" after beating ninth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday in a major Australian Open shock.

Alex Eala is out to pounce on her remarkable campaign in Canberra last week to make more of an impression and soar to new heights in the much-awaited Australian Open qualifying round Tuesday at the Melbourne Park.

China's Zheng had been bidding to emulate compatriot Li Na's 2014 triumph at Melbourne Park but her hopes evaporated on John Cain Arena, where unseeded German Siegemund pulled off a stunning 7-6(3 ...

Russian teen sensation Mirra Andreeva has made an early statement of intent by powering into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets triumph over Czech Marie Bouskova.

Melbourne City have defeated Brisbane Roar 2-0, while Melbourne Victory beat Newcastle 2-0 and Canberra secured a 2-1 triumph over Western United.

Nick Kyrgios is out of the Australian Open in the first round after playing through clear discomfort in a three-set defeat to Jacob Fearnley of the U.K., and fears it may have been his last singles match at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic took another big step towards a record 25th Grand Slam title, and his 11th at Melbourne Park, with a four-sets win over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria after Carlos Alcaraz served up another quick-fire win to advance. Twice champion Naomi ...

Super Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has moved within three wins of becoming the youngest man to complete a career grand slam thanks to a fourth-round walkover at the Australian Open.

Melbourne Victory defender Kayla Morrison has scored her second goal of the season to lead her side to a 1-0 win over Perth Glory.