There’s so much happening at the Australian Open. It can be tough to keep up!
That’s why we’re rounding up the best, wildest and most talked-about moments every day of the AO, all in one place, bite-sized and easy to catch up on - so you never miss a moment.
Birthday Boy
In 2005, Marat Safin defeated Lleyton Hewitt to claim his maiden Australian Open title. Twenty-one years on, Safin returned to Melbourne Park, teaming up with Tommy Haas in the opening round of the men’s legends’ doubles against Mark Philippoussis and Pat Rafter.
The duo couldn’t mark Safin’s birthday with a win, but the reception from the crowd was every bit as warm.
Elsewhere in legends’ doubles action, Daniela Hantuchova and Angelique Kerber were too strong for Australian pair Casey Dellacqua and Samantha Stosur, winning 6–2, 6–2.
Carlos and the crowd
Even facing the world No.1 Australian on home turf, Carlos Alcaraz remains a man of the people.
Aussie wildcards
Australian wildcards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers caused an upset on Tuesday, defeating fifth seeds Aleksandra Krunic and Mate Pavic in straight sets to reach the mixed doubles semifinals, 6-1 7-6(6). The pair will now face fourth seeds Nikola Mektic and Taylor Townsend.
Another Aussie wildcard duo also advanced in men’s doubles, with Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans toppling French fourth seeds Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul 6-4 7-6(3).
Celebrity spot
Just days before his AO Live performance, Kid Laroi paid a visit to some of the tournament’s greatest stars — the ballkids, who keep the action rolling and the courts running smoothly.
The superstar behind ‘Stay’ also linked up with Learner Tien to watch some of Jannik Sinner’s warm-up on centre court.
“I don’t know any rules, I just know how to hit the ball!” he told Tien, before asking the American who his favourite artist was.
“Drake,” Tien replied.
L-plate fans
It was his first time at Rod Laver Arena and his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, but Learner Tien didn't let that distract him. Down 3-5 in the second-set tiebreak against eventual victor No.3 seed Alexander Zverev, he won the final four points with a mix of stunning forehands and delicate drop shots to steal the set.