What initially looked like a very lucky break for Kim Birrell quickly turned sour as the Australian No.1 was sent packing 6-2 6-2 by free-swinging German Eva Lys in the opening round of her home major.

Russian teen sensation Mirra Andreeva has powered into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets triumph over Czech Marie Bouskova.

Fearless 18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca declared he wants "more and more" after beating ninth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday in a major Australian Open shock.

Nick Kyrgios is out of the Australian Open in the first round after playing through clear discomfort in a three-set defeat to Jacob Fearnley of the U.K., and fears it may have been his last singles match at Melbourne Park.

Melbourne City have defeated Brisbane Roar 2-0, while Melbourne Victory beat Newcastle 2-0 and Canberra secured a 2-1 triumph over Western United.

The first grand slam of the calendar year is upon us, and the Australian Open’s home at Melbourne Park, right by the city centre, makes post-match festivities especially convenient. We’ve rounded up four spots close to the action where you can have a ...

One of Australia's most stunning natural wonders is the Twelve Apostles rock formation found in Port Campbell National Park. Seven stacked ... depart daily from Melbourne, including those offered ...

Elina Svitolina is dedicating her inspired Australian Open run to the people of Ukraine after riding a wave all the way to her first quarter-final at Melbourne Park in six years.

Readers discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approach to governing and in particular his government’s handling of climate issues.

The site, which is not far from Lake Burley Griffin, will eventually be home to a park, offices, a hotel and 500 apartments.

From a giant ram to Ned Kelly’s armour, these key treasures perfectly capture our pop culture, history and achievements as a nation.

The second round of the Australian Open continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and into Thursday, Jan. 16.