The tough conditions at this year’s Australian Open claimed another victim Tuesday night, as a ball girl fell ill and vomited on court, halting play for about ten minutes. It happened during the first ...

Ball kids make an essential part of every tennis tournament, and it is no different for the Australian Open. However, for years, their treatment on the court has been debated — while some players ...

Tennis legend Mark Philippoussis has advocated for ball kids to receive payment at the Australian Open. This year's competition has witnessed several instances of ballkids suffering from the Melbourne ...