American (21) came from a set down to defeat Garbine Muguruza in her first slam final

British No 1 Johanna Konta among those to lose out in first round at Australian Open

Barty’s form raises hopes she could end Australia’s 42-year wait for home winner

Qualifier Dalila Jakupovic collapsed on court amid genuine concern for her health

Scottish star was inundated with offers after admitting he was struggling to find one

‘She’s my favourite fighter, because I’ve never met anyone more driven and single-minded’

It’s hypocritical to demote your clean players to promote one who has served a ban

Russian in imposing form as she thrashes Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson 6-2, 6-1

Serena Williams’s bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam starts against world No 71

Seedings will remain at the discretion of tournament organisers

Russian loses 23-match unbeaten run under the lights after straight sets defeat in New York

Women’s tournament loses top two seeds but Petra Kvitova progresses in New York

Evidence suggests we might even cheer meat-covered robots if we really want to

The world of tennis looks more open now that it has been for some time

Seven-time champion could not play last year as she was preparing to give birth

Romanian world number one was 2-0 down in second set after losing first to American

Simona Halep remains world number one after outclassing Garbine Muguruza

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza ruthlessly ended Russian’s chances with straight sets win

Pair face off for first time since Williams’s pregnancy and Sharapova’s suspension

American saw off Julia Goerges to set up a meeting with old nemesis at Roland Garros

Meanwhile, Maria Sharapova also got through but, likewise, it wasn’t easy

Nadal had set a record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a single surface before defeat

Eugenie Bouchard suffers a shock defeat to American qualifier Sachia Vickery

Alexander Krushelnitsky won a bronze medal in curling before testing positive

Alexander Krushelnytsky won bronze medal in mixed doubles curling

The Russian has struggled physically after her comeback from a 15-month doping ban

The Dane will meet world number one Simona Halep for the Australian Open title

German makes light work of Russian taking battle of former champions in 64 minutes

Women’s draw opens up in Melbourne as Johanna Konta loses to debutante Pera

Russian says she still has distance to travel to rediscover grand slam-winning form

Maria Sharapova received honour of parading Australian Open trophy at the draw

Russian is making her comeback at the grand slam for first time since her drugs ban

Unseeded Maria Sharapova will face Germany’s Tatjana Maria in the first round

Williams beat Kvitova 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 (2) to set up semi-final against Sloane Stephens

Petra Kvitova knocks out favourite Garbine Muguruza, Venus Williams into last eight

Venus Williams also through at US Open as sister Serena gives birth to a baby girl

Russian grinds out three set win over Timea Babos to extend Flushing Meadows return

Russian granted a wildcard into the tournament and looks like she means busines

Inconsistency at the top of the women’s game remains a problem for the sport

Tournament will be Russian’s first Grand Slam appearance since 15-month ban