Tennis great to contest Australian Open at age 45
Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams has received the last women's wildcard on offer for the Australian Open, with a call on Nick Kyrgios yet to be made.
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Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener
Teen sensation Maya Joint has sat out Australia's media and practice commitments under doctor's orders ahead of the United Cup opener against Norway.
‘Start at 6pm’: Medvedev’s Australian Open night plea
Former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev has featured in absurd late-night finishes at the Australian Open, but he has a solution to the regular nocturnal nonsense.
‘In the palm of my hand’: Kyrgios is Open to qualifying
Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.
Start at zero: Keys not retracing steps in Open defence
Madison Keys was a popular winner in the form of her life at Melbourne Park last year, but she has changed things up ahead of her Australian Open defence.
De Minaur’s Ruud awakening – but Storm leads Aussie win
Alex de Minaur has started his Australian Open preparation with a United Cup defeat to Casper Ruud, but Storm Hunter starred in their opening win over Norway.
Raducanu pulls out as Osaka’s Japan make Brits sweat
Emma Raducanu sat out Great Britain's United Cup opener as Japan, behind Naomi Osaka, took the favourites to the wire.
‘Want to pay back’: Kasatkina in emotional home debut
Daria Kasatkina held back tears as she walked onto a home court for the first time as an Australian before falling in a tight and emotional three-setter.
Special reunion as patched-up Kokkinakis enters unknown
Reunited with Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis was encouraged by his performance after a year on the sidelines with an injury that required radical surgery.
Teen whiz Andreeva ready to resume Sabalenka rivalry
World No.9 Mirra Andreeva has her sights set on more classic showdowns with Aryna Sabalenka as the 18-year-old eyes a grand slam breakthrough.
‘I need revenge’: Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch
Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.
Ash Barty’s message to Aussie tennis stars this summer
Retired champion Ash Barty wants Australia's tennis stars to embrace the spotlight this month, when Alex de Minaur spearheads hopes of a local major winner.
‘Greek tragedy’: Tsitsipas’ family reunion after injury
Fit-again Stefanos Tsitsipas is back with father and long-time coach Apostolos but has made one tweak to avoid a repeat of what he coined a Greek tragedy.
‘Still a hunter’: Sabalenka hungry for more grand slams
Aryna Sabalenka has her sights set on a third Australian Open title and the hunger to atone for last year's loss in the final is driving the world No.1.
‘Feels like yesterday’: Edo relives famous Open triumph
Mark Edmondson is expected to present the trophy to the men's singles champion to mark 50 years since he became the last man to win the Australian Open.
Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match.
Why fit-again Dimitrov has a point to prove in Brisbane
Two-time Brisbane International winner and fan favourite Grigor Dimitrov has returned to Queensland ready to put a horror run of injuries behind him.
‘Crowds will love her’: Kasatkina’s landmark home slam
Daria Kasatkina is being backed to return from her mental health break and quickly become a fan favourite at her new home grand slam, the Australian Open.
How Aussie tennis ace rebooted and came back from brink
Alexei Popyrin fell out of love with the touring tennis life after a tough end to 2025 but an extended break and changed mindset has him primed for success.
‘I feel safe here’: Kasatkina embraces Aussie ways
Daria Kasatkina has bared her soul ahead of the Brisbane International, revealing why she took a mental health break and the reason she aligned with Australia.
Joint’s ‘big goal’: what Aussie teen ace wants in 2026
Top-ranked Australian Maya Joint is determined to back up a breakout year by delivering her best results at a slam, starting with the Australian Open.
‘It’s tough’: the Australian Open’s Kyrgios conundrum
Mark Philippoussis says Australian Open organisers face a tough call on whether to grant a drawcard a wildcard in the form of the polarising Nick Kyrgios.
Kyrgios given Brisbane wildcard in grand slam pointer
Nick Kyrgios has been granted a wildcard into next month's Brisbane International as he steps up his bid to feature in the Australian Open.
Kyrgios still waiting as four Open wildcards named
After a career-best year, Queenslander Priscilla Hon was among four Australian Open wildcards named on Monday - but Nick Kyrgios was not among them.
ATP Tour to add heat rule, 34 years after WTA
The ATP Tour is adding a rule, starting in 2026, to address extreme heat during men's best-of-three-sets professional singles matches.
How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level
There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.
‘Sit back and enjoy’: Barty pumped for summer of tennis
Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.
Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has added Las Vegas to his global exhibition schedule.
Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt
Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.
‘One massive week’: Kyrgios reveals final career goal
Nick Kyrgios has been all but guaranteed a wildcard into next month's Australian Open if his body can survive three exhibition matches in the US and Dubai.
Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards
Teenage sensation Emerson Jones and veteran James Duckworth have been awarded wildcards into next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.