When Elena Rybakina stepped on stage to collect her trophy on Saturday night, she thanked the usual people – her opponent, her coaching team, her sponsors and Tennis Australia. Read...

Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia. Read...

Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story. Read...

Alcaraz overcame a nightmare opening half hour on Sunday night to defeat tennis legend Novak Djokovic and complete his career grand slam, all before the age of 23. Read...

In his victory speech after winning the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz expresses deep humility and gratitude toward his opponent, his team, and the tennis legends in attendance. Read...

Follow along live for all the updates as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak Djokovic for the biggest prize in Australian tennis. Read...

It is reasonable to surmise that Alcaraz is somehow unbothered by the mounting expectation around him. Read...

Three years ago, Elena Rybakina’s Australian Open dream ended in heartbreak. Now, she’s the queen of the tennis world. Read...

Fire versus ice - a contrasting match-up of personalities tennis knows all too well. But how might the Australian Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina play out? Read...

This is my 40th year writing for the mighty Herald. I’ve had a great summer, now it’s time to get stuck in. Read...