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Teenage Dreams: Stars Born As Men's Tennis Shines Bright In Melbourne

A series of jaw-dropping upsets of top 10 players at the Australian Open by fearless teenagers has fuelled excitement at the future of men's tennis as the old guard fades into history. With Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray retiring last year and Novak Djokovic in the twilight of his record-breaking career, the torch has already passed to the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. But the giant-killing exploits in Melbourne of Joao Fonseca, Learner Tien and Jakub Mensik signalled another generation are already knocking on the door.

Djokovic wary of Machac, Osaka meets familiar foe Bencic at Australian Open

MELBOURNE : The Australian Open third round begins on Friday with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka kicking things off on Rod Laver Arena while Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for an 11th title.

Brazil's teen sensation Fonseca a winner despite Australian Open loss

MELBOURNE : Endless queues outside Melbourne Park's 1573 Arena on a sunny Thursday afternoon gave casual fans the impression that a Grand Slam champion was in action, but a quick peek inside revealed the carnival atmosphere and explained the interest.

Australian Open 2025: Day Five highlights, results

MELBOURNE : Highlights of the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (all times GMT):

Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round

Novak Djokovic dropped a set but regrouped to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday and in doing so surpass fellow great Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played.

First Time Since 1968: Novak Djokovic Overtakes Roger Federer To Script Never-Before-Seen Record

Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he was "blessed" and "very thrilled" after surpassing Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played on his way into the Australian Open third round. The 37-year-old faced stiff resistance from fearless Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria before winning 6-1, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena to set up a clash with Czech 26th seed Tomas Machac. It was Djokovic's 430th Slam contest to claim sole ownership of most singles matches played, men or women, in the Open era ahead of Federer (429) and Serena Williams (423).

Djokovic, Sabalenka progress as Zheng, Ruud make early exits

MELBOURNE :Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz swept into the third round of the Australian Open in the wake of women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday as the rain returned and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen bowed out.

Ruud bundled out of Australian Open by Czech teen Mensik

MELBOURNE : Casper Ruud was sent spinning out of the Australian Open as Czech teenager Jakub Mensik pulled off an impressive 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 upset under the lights at Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday.

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Teenage Dreams: Stars Born As Men's Tennis Shines Bright In Melbourne

Djokovic wary of Machac, Osaka meets familiar foe Bencic at Australian Open

Brazil's teen sensation Fonseca a winner despite Australian Open loss

Australian Open 2025: Day Five highlights, results

Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round

First Time Since 1968: Novak Djokovic Overtakes Roger Federer To Script Never-Before-Seen Record

Djokovic, Sabalenka progress as Zheng, Ruud make early exits

Ruud bundled out of Australian Open by Czech teen Mensik