"Go Back to Poland! Go Back to Germany!" A woman shouted at pro-Israel activists at the Free Palestine rally in Melbourne's central business district.

Novak Djokovic made a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

Rising tennis star Eva Lys' Cinderella run at the Australian Open continues. Lys celebrated her 23rd birthday in Melbourne on January 12, just days after losing in the final round of qualifying at the Aussie Open. However, the following day on January 13, Lys was given a second chance.

Jimmy Butler has finished a seven-game suspension and will suit up for the Miami Heat's game against the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the women's singles 2nd round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Laura Siegemund of Germany at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

"Go Back to Poland! Go Back to Germany!" A woman shouted at pro-Israel activists at the Free Palestine rally in Melbourne's central business district. Members of the Palestine Action Group gather ...

Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025 Live Score: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will face world No. 2 Alexander Zverev in the first semi-final of men’s singles competition today.

Zverev had break points at 4-2 and blew up at umpire Nacho Forcadell, who had already handed him a code violation for an audible obscenity, after a let was called mid-rally on a deuce point when a feather drifted down onto the court.

Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open semifinals for the third time with a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1 win over Tommy Paul.

Zverev was already heated earlier in that game, when a spectator yelled “out” during a point. Zverev complained about it to Forcadell, who asked the crowd not to shout during points. After losing the next point, Zverev was warned about showing too much frustration.

The business end is fast approaching at Melbourne Park, as the first fourth-round matches were played on Sunday (January 19, 2025) with quarter-final spots up for grabs. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka raced into the quarter-finals thanks to an 18th successive Australian Open victory,

The Australian Open is over for the locals. Some Australians impressed and others didn't live up to expectations. Here's how we graded them.