Relive the biggest moments in Australian Open history, from Nadal's legendary 2022 comeback to Collins' viral 2025 showdown.

MELBOURNE – The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, ended on Sunday, when defending champion Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev for the men’s title. AFP looks back on five memorable storylines from the past two weeks in Melbourne:

From Alex (de Minaur) to the Bahamas, from the crowds to Djokovic – this is the A to Z of the highlights and talking points of the 2025 Australian Open.

Aussie tennis fans are describing it as "fitting" that the player who beat Danielle Collins went on to win the Australian Open after Collins became enemy No.1 in Melbourne last week. And the tennis world is marvelling at Madison Keys' giant-killing run to her first grand slam title.

Hosting one of the four grand slams is a fragile privilege. It’s under ever-growing threat from ambitious and cashed-up rivals.

Australian Open finalist Alexander Zverev immediately jumped to Djokovic’s defence after the incident, which drew widespread condemnation from the tennis world as former slam quarter-finalist John Millman declared it a “disgrace” on social media.

“It’s fun in Australia. It’s a place where you see people coming from all over the world, which creates a great atmosphere. Sometimes, I think ... it can go a little bit over the line. There are traditions in tennis that are important that make tennis unique,” said Patrick McEnroe, an ex-player and former captain of the US Davis Cup team.

Why is everyone so angry at what long has been known as the Happy Slam? Things are a little out of control at the Australian Open this year, and that’s got only a little to do with the results on the courts.

Madison Keys admitted she felt she 'blacked out' at one point before reaching the Australian Open final after breaking down in tears in emotional scenes in Melbourne. Keys recovered from a set down to beat the world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a closely-fought encounter at the Rod Laver Arena, winning 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (8).

American tennis star Danielle Collins has continued her baiting of Australian Open fans despite having been knocked out of the tournament. The 31-year-old lost at the third-round stage to compatriot Madison Keys,

The sight of Novak Djokovic walking into the Rod Laver Arena players’ tunnel chased by boos is the moment the host country crossed the line.