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Watch VideoJannik Sinner finally accepts three-month doping ban

The February 9 to May 4 suspension means Jannik Sinner will be free to play in the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the season, which begins on May 25 at Roland Garros.

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Doping sinners in tennis must be held accountable

Italian star Jannik Sinner’s impressive rise in tennis is overshadowed by doping allegations, raising questions about the sport’s integrity, writes Morgan Bolton.

Morgan Bolton|Published

Drama at Australian Open as Alexander Zverev confronted by past domestic violence claims

Drama unfolded at the Australian Open men's final when Alexander Zverev's runner-up speech was interrupted by a protesting spectator, bringing past controversies to the forefront.

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Clinical Jannik Sinner surges past Alexander Zverev to retain Australian Open title

Rising tennis superstar Jannik Sinner etched his name in history books, becoming Italy's most successful Grand Slam champion after a masterful straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open

In a career-defining moment, 29-year-old Madison Keys fulfilled her teenage promise by dethroning defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set Australian Open final.

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Jannik Sinner to meet Alexander Zverev in Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic exit

Drama unfolds at the Australian Open as defending champion Jannik Sinner secures his place in the final, while tennis legend Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ends in a shock injury retirement.

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoWas this the end of an era for Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open?

Though Novak Djokovic has won the most grand slams in the men’s game with his tally of 24, he has not won one since 2023.

Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoNovak Djokovic retires in Australian Open semi against Alexander Zverev

Novak Djokovic left the court to a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd as Germany's Zverev reached his first Melbourne final.

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Aryna Sabalenka's Melbourne magic continues: One win away from rare Australian Open hat-trick

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka moves one step closer to a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, dispatching close friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2.

Yolande Du Preez|Published