Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first major success at the Australian Open.

The Scot found the experience positive but believes he needs to get better in certain aspects.

The 37-year-old’s fitness had been in doubt ahead of his last-four clash with Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.

The world number one beat Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 to keep alive her hopes of a third successive Melbourne success.

The former US Open champion was hammered 6-1 6-0 by Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.

The fifth seed recovered from two sets to one down to reach round two.

The former US Open champion hit 15 double faults in a 7-6 (4) 7-6 (2) victory.

The Serbian alleged in an interview that food he was served in Melbourne led to him having high levels of lead and mercury.

Verstappen suffered a brake failure after just four laps of Sunday’s 58-lap race.

The 22-year-old Italian followed up his victory over Novak Djokovic by claiming the trophy in dramatic fashion.

Sabalenka and Gauff lost just eight games between them in the fourth round.

Djokovic had to save four set points on his serve to avoid falling 2-1 down to home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Rod Laver Arena.

The year’s first grand slam has increased in length to 15 days while the tours are introducing new rules.

The Australian Open has a new timetable and plenty of familiar faces returning to its blue courts.