The Australian Open, which started Sunday (Saturday night in the US), is the first Grand Slam tournament of 2025 — and the first major championship to be held since Nadal, 38, played his final match at the Davis Cup in November.

Alex de Minaur admits he faces a "battle" to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday, despite Novak Djokovic predicting big things from the home favourite at Melbourne Park. De Minaur is yet to drop a set at his home slam but faces his sternest test yet in a third round clash against Argentina's World No.

Australia’s last remaining hope in the Australian Open singles draw Alex de Minaur is carrying the weight of the nation on Super Saturday.

Alex de Minaur is tenacious of spirit. Large of heart. Wide of eye. Squeaky of foot. But let’s be honest. His dance with the Australian Open seems certain to end in heartbreak. He’s manifestly among the unlikeliest blokes to be hugging the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup when the lights go out and they’re playing the last song.

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Day 8 of the Australian Open. On Saturday, Alex de Minaur survived a scare to beat Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in four sets and move through to the fourth round, where he’ll face American Alex Michelsen.

Novak Djokovic Stands Alone at the Australian Open ... We saw them winning all the events,” said Francisco Cerúndolo, a 26-year-old from Argentina who’s been ranked in the top 20.

MELBOURNE, Australia — And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone ... them winning all the events,” said Francisco Cerúndolo, a 26-year-old from ...

Learner ien showed maturity beyond his 19 years to continue his dazzling run on his Melbourne Park debut, becoming the youngest player in the last 16 since Rafa Nadal in 2005 Learner Tien of USA celebrates after winning the Men’s Singles round 2 match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the Australian Open Grand Slam

Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round. Is this the year he advances further?

Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu.

American Learner Tien kept the teenage revolution going at the Australian Open by reaching the last 16 on Saturday after 38-year-old Gael Monfils had made a statement for the older player with a stunning upset of fourth seed Taylor Fritz.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (AP) _ Results Friday from Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): Tommy Paul (12), United States, def. Roberto Carballes Baena, Spain, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-0. Alexander Zverev (2), Germany, def. Jacob Fearnley, Britain, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.