Tournament director Craig Tiley has claimed he received "significant" verbal abuse and was getting "hammered" when organising the Australian Open against the backdrop of a global health crisis - so much so that he moved his family away from their home.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic captured his ninth Australian Open men’s singles title and the 18th Grand Slam crown of his career with a comprehensive victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka claimed the fourth Grand Slam title of her career after beating Jennifer Brady in straight sets in the Australian Open women’s singles final in Melbourne.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will be rescheduled to later in 2021 amid the ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev will seek to earn his first Grand Slam title when he meets Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men’s singles final after he overcame Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in the last four in Melbourne.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka advanced to her second Australian Open final after overcoming Serena Williams in straight sets at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, as spectators returned to the stands after a five-day lockdown ended.

Fans will be permitted to return to the Australian Open for the final four days of competition after a five-day lockdown ends in Melbourne.

World number one Ashleigh Barty and Spanish star Rafael Nadal saw their Australian Open hopes dashed on a dramatic day of quarter-finals in Melbourne.