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.

Racket sponsor Head has issued a premature congratulations to Novak Djokovic for his victory in the Australian Open final.

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.

Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley has said the organisation faces a multi-million dollar loss due to running the tournament during 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.

Diede de Groot of The Netherlands, already a winner at the Australian Open in the women’s wheelchair doubles, has added the singles title thanks to a tight, three-set victory over defending champion Yui Kamiji.

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.