Medvedev reaches Australian Open final

Roger Federer defied age and his Grand Slam nemesis Rafael Nadal to win a record 18th Grand Slam title in a thrilling, five-set final at the Australian Open.

Federer keeps expectations in check as he arrives in Perth ahead of the Australian Open.

Britain's Andy Murray lands in Australia ahead of the Brisbane International tournament.

Roger Federer poses with his Australian Open trophy in Melbourne after winning the title six times and clinching a very "special" 20th grand slam title.

Toxic air meant practice sessions were halted as players Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the first major of the year. Organizers remain confident the event will start on time, in less than a week.

Rafa Nadal's dream of a first ATP Finals title and Novak Djokovic's quest for a record-equalling sixth vanished in defeats by Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem respectively in two seismic semi-finals on Saturday

Federer out of Australian Open agent

Men's singles world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic trains on the balcony of his hotel, where is quarantined ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.

Serena Williams trains in Melbourne as officials announce that up to 30,000 spectators will be allowed to attend the Australian Open per day. About two weeks ago, the top stars are seen arriving in Adelaide ahead of flying to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open.

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'Survivor' Nadal back in form at Australian Open

Australian Open welcomes back spectators after a five-day lockdown was imposed to curb a Covid-19 outbreak from hotel quarantine in Melbourne.