'King of Melbourne Park' Djokovic lands 10th Australian Open title
In a rematch of the 2021 French Open decider, Djokovic swept a victory at Rod Laver Arena to reclaim the world number one ranking and again deny Tsitsipas a maiden major crown.
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.
'Worried' Djokovic through as second seeds Ruud, Jabeur bow out
Ruud's second-round exit came a day after Djokovic's great rival Rafa Nadal, the top seed, had been evicted after suffering a hip flexor injury that will sideline him for up to two months.
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.
Players could play at Australian Open with Covid, tournament director says
The 2021 tournament took place in a biosecure bubble with spectators shut out for several days after an outbreak of the virus in the community.
'Frenemies' Djokovic and Kyrgios to play practice match before Australian Open
Kyrgios, ranked 22nd in the world and runner-up at last year's Wimbledon, has not played since October.
Djokovic accepts missing US events over Covid vaccination requirements
Djokovic missed the tournaments last year as well and he was unable to travel to New York in August for the US Open without proof of vaccination.
Djokovic to miss US Open over travel ban for the unjabbed
Current rules require travellers to show proof of full vaccination to board flights to and enter the US.
Chinese tennis player Peng denies making accusation of sexual assault
In an interview with French newspaper L'Equipe at a hotel in Beijing, Peng says: 'I never said anyone had sexually assaulted me in any way.'
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 legend Navratilova slams ban on ‘Where is Peng Shuai’ shirts
Tournament organisers say Peng's safety was 'our primary concern' after video emerged of security staff appearing to order spectators to remove shirts and a banner in support of the Chinese player.
Australia court rules minister acted rationally in cancelling Djokovic’s visa
Djokovic's saga has fuelled global debate over the rights of people who opt not to get vaccinated as governments look to protect the community from the coronavirus pandemic.