Author: Sandra Harwitt, Special to USA TODAY

Into the 21st year of his storied career, Roger Federer remains dedicated to playing tennis and continuing to rewrite tennis history books.

In a near perfect showing, Novak Djokovic captured a record seventh Australian Open title by dismantling Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

If the 2019 edition of the Australian Open is an indication of what’s ahead this year, there should be a lot of memorable moments in tennis.

Naomi Osaka backs up her US Open title by capturing the Australian Open and the No. 1 ranking with a big win against Petra Kvitova.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet for a 53rd time in the men’s Australian Open final, where Djokovic holds a 27-25 lead.

Looking for their first Australian Open title, Petra Kvitova and Naomi Osaka meet for the first time with the world No. 1 ranking on the line.

Rafael Nadal ended Frances Tiafoe’s fabulous run at the Australian Open, beating the American 6-3, 6-4, 6-2to take his place in the semifinals.

Danielle Collins, who played at Virginia, has reached the Australian Open semis after some big upsets.

Serena Williams fights to a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 fourth-round win against top-ranked Simona Halep at the Australian Open.

Patrick Mouratoglou says Serena Williams is “incredibly loyal,” another reason he didn’t worry about getting fired.