Australian Open
Tennis Australia Criticised Over Its Decision to Confiscate ‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ Shirts
Australian Open organisers claim the shirts violated their rules against political slogans. Others have labelled the crackdown "cowardly" and "weak."
‘Capricious and Cruel’: Djokovic’s Visa Woes Spotlight How Broken Australia’s Immigration System Is
Djokovic could still have his visa revoked at any point due to ministerial "God powers".
Novak Djokovic Had COVID-19 But Did an Interview Anyway
Djokovic admitted meeting a journalist for an in-person interview last month despite testing positive for COVID the day before.
Djokovic Flew All the Way to Australia Then Got Denied at the Border
The tennis player’s visa was cancelled following backlash over a “medical exemption” that allowed him to compete in the Australian Open despite vaccine mandates.
Djokovic Given Exemption to Play the Australian Open Despite Vaccination Requirements
The decision has stoked outrage among Australians, who are currently in the grips of their most explosive COVID-19 outbreak to date.
More Than 75 of the World's Best Tennis Players Are Stuck in Hotel Quarantine
Having flown in for the Australian Open, athletes are now training in their rooms and complaining about meals.
Tennys Sandgren Lashes Out at Media for Dragging Up His Twitter History
Sandgren has cozied up to some pretty reprehensible characters on Twitter, and tweeted some pretty reprehensible things himself.
Serena and Fiancé Filmed Incredibly Sweet Pregnancy Video Diary for New Baby
Serena Williams and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian documented her pregnancy in a video for their daughter (whose name is Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr., btw). It's downright adorable.
Martina Navratilova Calls Margaret Court a 'Racist and a Homophobe' in Blistering Open Letter
Navratilova urged for the renaming of Margaret Court Arena due to the Australian's history of racist and homophobic remarks.
Tennis Legend Margaret Court Went Off the Rails in Anti-LGBTQ Tirade
After coming out against gay marriage, Margaret Court doubled down in a homophobic and transphobic rant on a Christian radio show.
Serena Williams Surprises Two Dudes Playing Tennis, Asks to Play Winner
While taking an evening walk, the 23-time Grand Slam winner challenged a couple of random dudes to a pickup match of tennis.
Serena Williams Beats Venus in Australian Open to Win 23rd Major
Serena told the crowd after the match, "It's never enough, 23, 24, 25. I felt like I really elevated my game this year."