Rappler's latest stories on Australian Open 2019
Kvitová slowly returns to the top in Australian Open
'I felt very well throughout those 3 weeks I played in Australia,' says Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitova

Djokovic survives challenge to reach Australian Open quarters
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic drops a set in a physical battle with Daniil Medvedev

Serena muscles past top seed Halep into Australian Open quarters
'She's the No. 1 player in the world and there's a reason why... but I'm such a fighter, I just never give up,' says Serena Williams

Awesome Nadal faces Tiafoe test as Tsitsipas eyes semifinal
The Spanish great says he would be on his guard against the 21-year-old American, a man he had never played
Zverev implodes as Osaka sets up Svitolina quarterfinal
The German throws a major tantrum while the Japanese keeps her composure to advance to the last 8 of the 2019 Australian Open
Sharapova: Australian Open 2019 exit will not dent Slam dreams
Former world No. 1 Sharapova loses to Australian Ashleigh Barty in 3 sets in the last 16

Defending champion Federer out of Australian Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas shocks Roger Federer to become the first Greek to reach the quarterfinals of a Slam

WATCH: Nadal barrels through Berdych to reach Australian Open quarters
Rafael Nadal is through to the quarters without dropping a set in Australian Open 2019

Top seed Halep eclipses Venus to set up Serena clash
Simona Halep powers past her 38-year-old opponent to face her sister in the last 16

Djokovic cruises to Australian Open last 16 despite floodlight fury
'I think there was no sense to turn on lights on court at 5pm when we have another 4 hours of daylight,' fumes Novak Djokovic

Japan's Osaka outlasts Hsieh to make Australian Open last 16
Naomi Osaka survives an error-filled match to equal her best finish in the Australian Open

Osaka romps as Halep and Raonic battle through Open epics
World No. 1 Simona Halep staggers through as Japanese pair Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori survive on a day of epic battles in the Australian Open

Dominant Sharapova win sets up Wozniacki clash
Resurgent Maria Sharapova turns back Rebecca Peterson to arrange a third-round showdown against defending champion Caroline Wozniacki

Clinical Nadal overwhelms Aussie Ebden
Rafael Nadal finishes off hometown bet Matthew Ebden in rapid fashion to advance to the 3rd round of the Australian Open

Federer relieved after getting past 'mirror' Evans
'Playing a player like Dan Evans is like facing myself,' says Roger Federer after battling Britain's world No. 189 for more than two hours

Djokovic begins seventh Aussie Open title bid with romp
The world No. 1 makes quick work of Mitchell Krueger to set up a second round date with old foe Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Serena opens bid for Slam history with crushing win
The American superstar seeks a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title
Andy Murray's agony: 'It's so sore I even hate walking the dogs'
The Scot faces a dilemma of playing through pain for an emotional farewell at Wimbledon or undergoing surgery that might mean he may never play again
Murray bows out of last Australian Open as Federer, Nadal fight on
'Maybe I'll see you again,' says Andy Murray as his voice cracks with emotion

Sharapova shows unwavering passion in 1st round double bagel
Maria Sharapova is back to her ruthless self as she dispatches Harriet Dart in 63 minutes

Nadal blazes through to Australian Open 2nd round
Nadal shows no signs of injury worries with a straight-set victory over James Duckworth

Federer opens Australian title defense as Murray hobbles into action
Federer is aiming for his record 7th Australian Open crown and 21st Grand Slam title

Djokovic, Halep top seeds at Australian Open
World No. 1 players Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep face a stern challenge in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year

Australian Open 2019: Serena shoots for Grand Slam history
History beckons as Serena Williams aims to match Margaret Court's mark of 24 singles majors on the Australian's home soil

Serena Williams confirmed for 8th Australian Open title tilt
Serena Williams will return to Melbourne tourney in 2019 after missing her title defense
