Topic: Grand Slam

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso raked a grand slam in a spring training win over the Washington Nationals and said he was glad he could get the "birthday bomb" for his mom.

Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer's all-time record Monday for most weeks as the No. 1 player in the ATP Rankings. Both men's tennis stars have held the top spot for 310 weeks.

Naomi Osaka used her powerful serve and improved return to beat American Jennifer Brady in 77 minutes and claim her second Australian Open title in three years on Saturday in Melbourne.

Daniil Medvedev looks to upset Novak Djokovic, while Naomi Osaka tries to stay undefeated in major championships with a win over Jennifer Brady this weekend in respective men's and women's Australian Open finals.

The 2021 Australian Open finals, a NASCAR Cup Series road course race and dozens of college basketball games fill the weekend sports schedule. Pro golfers and NBA stars also will be in action from Friday through Sunday.

Serena Williams was in tears as she answered questions about her potential retirement in her final news conference for the 2021 Australian Open on Thursday in Melbourne.

No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat Aslan Karatsev in straight sets and American Jennifer Brady edged Karolina Muchova to advance to the respective men's and women's finals of the 2021 Australian Open on Thursday in Melbourne.

Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in straight sets on Thursday in semifinal play at the Australian Open, earning her a trip to the finals.

Tennis fans can return to Melbourne Park and attend Australian Open matches starting Thursday after Victoria lifted a five-day COVID-19 lockdown, the Australian state and tournament organizers said.

Naomi Osaka acknowledged she will be intimidated when she faces Serena Williams in the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open, despite being favored to win the match against the 23-time Grand Slam champion.