Margaret Court was spotted in the crowd at the Australian Open on Thursday night, one year after ending her hiatus at the Melbourne Park grand slam. But one Australian tennis legend who won't be in attendance this year is Rod Laver.

It was quite a shock to see Margaret Court’s name on the guest list for the second Friday at the Australian Open, which is also Pride Day at Melbourne Park. It is only a couple of years since Martina Navratilova called her “a homophobe” before carrying,

The Australian Open women's singles final between Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys on Jan 25 looks well-poised. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Margaret Court and Novak Djokovic played in two different tennis eras that were a world apart. Both were champions of their time and won 24 grand slam titles. Djokovic is aiming for more.

Court's comments prompted several high-profile figures including John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova to call for Melbourne Park's second-biggest showcourt - named the Margaret Court Arena in 2003 ...

The Australian firebrand warned afterwards it might have been his final singles match at Melbourne Park, so just as well ... straight sets upset on Margaret Court Arena. Brazil has Beatriz Haddad ...

Cale Makar shook off a puck to the skate to score twice, Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to tie a career high for points, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Denver on Saturday.

Melbourne's beloved coffee is called into question, while Daniil Medvedev is knocked out in a major upset. Here are the five quick hits from day five of the Australian Open.

MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner battled through illness to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday as his Italian compatriot Lorenzo Sonego ended teenager Learner Tien's fairytale run. Read more at straitstimes.

Novak Djokovic, the most successful player at the Australian Open is the sole male to achieve a three-peat while Roger Federer defended his title twice.

Novak Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday and left the court to boos, with defending champion

With the boos and whistles that greeted his premature departure from Rod Laver Arena doubtless still ringing in his ears, it was, said Novak Djokovic , too soon to contemplate the future.