A collection of AP photos showing the intense light at the year's first tennis major and the combination of shadows, silhouettes, dark backgrounds and vibrant sunsets.

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during his semifinal match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han ...

World No.1 Jannik Sinner is on top of the tennis world at the moment. The Italian won his second Australian Open title and ...

Zverev, who will face Jannik Sinner in tonight’s Australian Open final, has lost his previous two grand slam finals in five ...

Jannik Sinner looked unbeatable at this year’s Australian Open as he once again dominated German Alexander Zverev in the ...

Aryna Sabalenka destroyed her racket in frustration after being denied a three-peat at the Australian Open. The two-time ...

She is the oldest woman to become a first-time Slam champ since Flavia Pennetta was 33 at the 2015 U.S. Open. This was the ...

Madison Keys won her first tennis grand slam at the 2025 Australian Open with a thrilling underdog victory over world No.1 ...

Liam Hemsworth and girlfriend Gabriella Brooks enjoyed a rare public date day at the Australian Open on Sunday, ...

Like grand slam tennis, the biggest challenge the Olympics faces is to attract people who may not even care for the sports ...

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second straight time on Sunday. He topped Alexander Zverev in straight sets.