The first game of an Ashes series has all those additional layers. Whether it’s extra media duties, singing the national anthem or the pre-series photo with the trophy, the anticipation and build-up is unavoidable for the players.

Four vehicles and the former home of a Jewish community leader were defaced in Sydney early Friday, with two cars set alight, in the latest antisemitic attack condemned by Australian authorities, who vowed to “hunt down” the perpetrators.

Australia has summoned Russia’s ambassador to the country over reports that a Melbourne man was killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that his government was “gravely concerned” about Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, who was captured by Russian forces last year.

Learner Tien, a 19-year-old qualifier from California, notched the biggest upset of the 2025 Australian Open to date by beating No. 5 seed and 2024 finalist, Daniil Medvedev, in five sets. Tien won 6-3,

It took a few years of planning for four Polish university friends living on four different continents but the dream of getting together at the Australian Open finally came true this month.Karolina Minczuk and her friends represent a growing wave of tennis enthusiasts,

Tamara Dawson was just 36 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. She says there’s still “so much we’re not doing to reduce the burden of disease”.

Australia summoned the Russian ambassador over reports a Melbourne man had been killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.

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Daniil Medvedev’s “Dead Fish” celebration at the end of the 2021 U.S. Open final stands out as among the most unusual and unexpected reactions to a major tennis championship.

American tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.

Learner Tien has become the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since Pete Sampras in 1990.

Here is everything you need to know about Madison Keys vs. Danielle Collins, including TV and streaming options for the match.