The Australian Open is over for the locals. Some Australians impressed and others didn't live up to expectations. Here's how we graded them.

Jannik Sinner cemented his status as the hard-court king of men’s tennis with his second-consecutive Australian Open title.

On a mild Sunday evening in Melbourne, world number one Jannik Sinner of Italy claimed the Australian Open’s Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, besting Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the 2025 men’s final.

Jannik Sinner is potentially one set from clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles after taking a 6-3, 7-6 (4) lead in the final at the year’s first major. It's the first

Sinner, 23, now has as many major titles as Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka. He also became the first Italian man to win three majors. He improved to 17-3 against To 10 opponents.

Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev

Jannik Sinner leaves Australia with another trophy for his bulging cabinet and another $3.5 million in his wallet, but there are plenty of questions ahead of him in 2025.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves in the Men’s Singles Semi Finals match against Alexander Zverev of Germany during day thirteen of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.

A clinical Jannik Sinner "emptied the tank" to sweep past Alexander Zverev and retain his Australian Open title on Sunday, cementing his status as the world's dominant player in men's tennis.You want to empty your tank a little bit.

Final: Check out the Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev Head to Head record, results, Grand Slam numbers of both the tennis players and the live streaming details for the men’s singles final on myKhel.

Although Qantas pulled its only direct flight to China between Sydney and Shanghai in mid-2024, last year saw a return to pre-pandemic flight frequencies. Consequently, the cost of flights has dropped 30 per cent compared to 2023, according to Trip.com You can now bag off-season return flights for as little as $500.

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley's call for Novak Djokovic to be immortalised in statue at Melbourne Park has been shot down by Aussie broadcaster Gerard Whateley, who also argued that fans were within their rights to boo the 24-time major winner.