The father of one Australian Open player risked being thrown out after being caught using a banned device. Matteo Berrettini’s dad Luca took his place in one of the new courtside coaching pods to cheer his son during his second-round match against Holger Rune.

Cameron Norrie beaten by Matteo Berrettini after sickness hampers Melbourne preparations - British number one revealed he “barely practised” ahead of the tournament due to illness

The father of Matteo Berrettini has somehow escaped sanction after being shamelessly sprung with the item courtside.

Holger Rune is not playing his best tennis at the start of this season, but he is showing that determination that he has often lacked in the last two seasons. The young Danish talent reached the third round at the 2025 Australian Open by defeating Matteo Berrettini – semifinalist here in 2022 – after a very tough and exciting battle.

Jannik Sinner kicks off the late session at Rod Laver Arena on a busy day for Italians at the Australian Open on Thursday, while claycourt specialist Iga Swiatek is keeping her expectations low as she bids for a first title on the blue courts of Melbourne.

Britain's Cameron Norrie says his Australian Open preparations were hampered by sickness following a first-round defeat by Matteo Berrettini.

Matteo Berrettini (No. 34 ranking) will take on Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune (No. 13) in the Round of 64 of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 15.Berrettini retired and was unable to complete

This wasn’t vintage Berrettini—it was better than that, Berrettini said. The 2022 AO semifinalist said technically he’s a better player now than he was three years ago, but concedes he had more confidence then.

First Matteo Berrettini, then Lorenzo Musetti and Lorenzo Sonego, and finally Jasmine Paolini. The outcome of the night and morning at the Australian Open is positive for the Italian athletes

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The 13th-seeded Dane beat the Italian twice in 2024, making it hard to turn away from him as a plus-money play.

The Australian Open kicks off this Sunday (January 12) in Melbourne and we are just a few days from it. Jannik Sinner is the pole favorite to defend the title having proved how excellent he can be on the court in such a big stage.