By the time Novak Djokovic finally turned up to face the microphones at Rod Laver Arena, the clock had crept past 2 a.m., his body was clearly running on fumes, and yet his mind was buzzing.
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Elena Rybakina said Thursday she was braced for another "great battle" as she plots revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a rerun of their 2023 Australian Open final.
Speaking on the record hike in the prize pool, tournament director Craig Tiley said it reflected Tennis Australia's commitment to supporting tennis careers at every level, from rising stars to Grand Slam champions.
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said it was "a fine line" between player promotion and privacy after top stars complained about backstage cameras at the Grand Slam.
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka powered into her fourth Australian Open final in a row with a dominant win over Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a politically charged encounter.
Novak Djokovic faces Lorenzo Musetti in his quest to reach a 13th Australian Open semi-final on Wednesday, with a potential last four-clash against defending champion Jannik Sinner at stake.
"Physically strong" reigning champion Jannik Sinner will face 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final after taming Ben Shelton on Wednesday in straight sets.
Lorenzo Musetti said Wednesday he fears a muscle tear in his leg after being forced to retire from his Australian Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic, calling the decision to pull out "really painful".