Keys is the first player to claim the trophy by defeating both the world No 1 and No 2 at a major since Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova at the 2009 French Open, and the first at Melbourne Park since compatriot Serena Williams 20 years ago.

To live up to her expectations … is simply amazing,’ says the American, whose triumph reveals a number of parallels between her and Li.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Wang Ziying and Li Xiaohui have combined to win China’s first Grand Slam title in wheelchair tennis. Wang and Li had a 6-2, 6-3 win over Zhu Zhenzhen of China and Manami Tanaka of Japan in the Australian Open women’s wheelchair doubles final on Friday.

Underdog Madison Keys denied top seed Aryna Sabalenka's place in history after winning a nerve-jangling women's final at the Australian Open on Saturday, while Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara claimed the men's doubles title.

Victorian police said that the car hit a house in Hampton Park, 36 km southeast of central Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, at about 4:30 a.m. local time. The two occupants of the vehicle ...

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has addressed speculation the Australian Open could be on the move from Melbourne Park, with cashed up China or Saudi Arabia looming large.

Madison Keys of the US reacts during the final against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka at Australian Open in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia on Jan 25, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] MELBOURNE - Madison Keys lifted her first Grand Slam trophy on Saturday after denying top seed Aryna Sabalenka from becoming the first woman in 26 years to claim three consecutive Australian Open titles.

Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim, 32, was shot by multiple attackers in the underground car park of a hotel in Preston, 9 km north of central Melbourne, at about 10:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday.

Thirty-nine-year-old Hsieh, who last year retired from singles, is also defending her mixed doubles title with partner Jan Zielinski of Poland, with whom she won at Wimbledon last year. The sixth seeds are today to play Irina Khromacheva of Russia and Jackson Withrow of the US in the second round.

Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz are the top seeds in action at Melbourne Park on Sunday. Rohan Bopanna will also partner China’s Shuai Zhang in their second round match of mixed doubles.

On January 23, a delegation of diplomats based in China visited Dream Langfang Theater Park in Langfang, Hebei province. The delegation delved into the rich tapestry of Chinese cultural heritage through a series of immersive experiences at the Unique Dream of Red Mansion theme park and the Silk Road International Art Exchange Center.

From Alex (de Minaur) to the Bahamas, from the crowds to Djokovic – this is the A to Z of the highlights and talking points of the 2025 Australian Open.