Karl Stefanovic and wife Jasmine (née Yarbrough) are expecting their first child together in the coming months.

Tennis star John Millman has made a cheeky request to Australian Open officials to 'throw a spanner in the works' for his opponent Roger Federer.

Jordan Thompson opened up on his life off the court in an interview in which he revealed he has a habit of always checking the NRL mobile app, hated school, and how his mum still does his washing.

It appears that Erin Molan may be subconsciously taking fashion tips from the tennis stars playing at the Australian Open

Peter Eckert was flying from Melbourne to Adelaide on Wednesday after spending time at the Australian Open when he delayed flight was turned around.

The mud-filled rain fell on Melbourne on Wednesday evening after a dust storm was pushed over the city. Commentators claimed it was the first time a dust storm had caused a delay in play.

Three-time Wimbledon winner McEnroe is so impressed from what he has seen from Federer that he believes he could be playing better than in the early 2000s when he had a iron grip on tennis.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The Australian open served up more disappointment for British tennis players as Heather Watson became the latest player to be dumped out

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The 23 year-old at least offered some defiance before she was beaten 6-2 6-4 by Wimbledon champion Simona Halep on a blustery Rod Laver Arena

The Australian 23rd seed dominated the first two sets of his encounter with Frenchman Gilles Simon, with a jovial Kyrgios putting on a show for the Melbourne Arena crowd.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Australia's view of Nick Kyrgios continues to be transformed by his deeds on and off the court after another entertaining match involving the world No 26.

During his second round win at the Australian Open, Nadal hit a forehand return down the line straight into the head of the ballgirl, standing by the umpire's chair, and apologised with a kiss on the cheek.

The world number one had a scary moment during his round two victory over Argentina's Federico Delbonis in the second round.

Hot headed tennis ace Nick Kyrgios has apologised for launching an 'unacceptable' tirade during his nail-biting second-round match at the Australian Open.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: What happened to impartiality? Now fans with microphones invade every broadcast and are almost encouraged to act out by their bosses.

She's expecting her first child with Today show host Karl Stefanovic in April.

She's the AFL WAG who never puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashionable displays on the red carpet.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Williams looks increasingly unlikely to win that elusive 24th Major as the years tick by, and the changing of the guard in women's tennis becomes more apparent.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: There was heartbreak on Friday as Caroline Wozniacki ended her career in defeat, while Serena Williams missed out on a chance to win her 24th Grand Slam.

Karl Stefanovic joked that he's been blacklisted from the Australian Open after pulling a stunt with a go-kart during a segment for Today on Friday.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Harriet Dart and Heather Watson both exited on Thursday to complete a second round British wipeout in the Australian Open singles draw

While she would have been hoping to bow out in a blaze of glory, Wozniacki insisted she was proud of her career and had no regrets about the way it had panned out.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Coco Gauff scored a sensational win over defending champion Osaka at the Australian Open on a day that felt like there was an abrupt changing of the guard.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: A remarkable day at the Australian Open ended with Roger Federer dramatically avoiding the same fate as some of the women's top names.

The world number one was up against Argentina's Federico Delbonis at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday when he hit 13-year-old Anita in the face during the third set.

Anita copped the blow to her face in the third set as the Spanish tennis star took on Argentina's Federico Delbonis at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: In the city whose climate is famous for showcasing all four seasons in one day you could hardly keep up with the dizzying shifts at the Australian Open.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Jamie Murray has admitted that he has no plans to partner his brother Andy in the Olympics this year, preferring to stay with his regular partner.

Australian tennis star John Millman has been accused of using a dodgy 'trick'during his nail-biting five-set defeat to Roger Federer.

The Neighbours star admitted to lying to police to protect her drug-using ex-boyfriend Matt Arnautovic.

Allison Langdon recently made a successful return to the Today show opposite Karl Stefanovic. 

The altercation occurred just before 7pm on Saturday at Melbourne Arena ahead of Kyrgios's third round against Russian Karen Khachanov.

Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman who supervises Serena Williams' career, admitted that he was shocked by her exit to Qiang Wang on a day of shocks at the Australian Open.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Long before he set up what should be a pulsating fourth-round against Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios had already commenced hostilities.

The Australian tennis bad boy is through to the fourth round after winning a five-set thriller against 16th seed Russian Karen Khachanov.

The bitter rivalry between the two tennis heavyweights began last February at the Mexico Open with a petty on-court dispute and escalated from there, with more fireworks at Wimbeldon.

Actress Pia Miller and her multimillionaire boyfriend Patrick Whitesell packed on the PDA while attending the Australian Open on Sunday. 

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: One former tennis prodigy from Florida defeated a present one when fourteenth seed Sofia Kenin brought the run of Coco Gauff to an end.

The Serbian world number two opened up about his hopes for son Stefan, 5 and daughter Tara, 2 moments after his fourth round straight sets win over Argentinian Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.

Australia's golden girl of tennis survived a mid-match scare to down world number 18 seed Alison Riske to win  6-3 1-6 6-4 to book a quarter finals berth.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic sent out a message to his rivals after cruising through to the quarter-finals, but 15-year-old sensation Coco Gauff saw her fairytale run end.

She shares two adorable children with partner Chris Walker who she met while he was working on The Project.

Having been pushed to the brink by John Millman in a classic on Friday, Federer again dropped the opening set to Hungary's Marton Fucsovics. But this time he did not need a deciding set, winning in four.

The Swiss maestro cast aside Marton Fucsovics at Melbourne Park on Sunday, before telling the crowd they still had time to celebrate the national day as the clock struck 11.30pm.

Ash Barty has served a brilliant response after the debate over changing date of Australia Day threatened to overshadow her stunning fourth round win at her home grand slam.

Regardless of what happens in his fourth-round match against Rafael Nadal, there is a lot Nick Kyrgios can take away from this month that will serve him well for the rest of the season.

American tennis stars Coco Gauff and Sofia Kenin were battling it out in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday when the crowd began to chant at them.

Austrian Dominic Thiem, 26, was asked about the bizarre whispers after his straight sets win over Frenchman Gael Monfils at the Australian Open on Monday.

Australian legend Court - a devout Christian - has caused controversy for saying she doesn't believe gay people should be allowed to marry because the Bible does not condone it.

The Australian gave it his all in a spirited performance but went down 6-3 3-6 7-6 7-6 in four sets against the Spaniard in an emotion-charged showdown.