Aussie doubles ace cops lengthy ban for IV infusions
Two-time grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been banned for 18 months after the Sydneysider admitted exceeding the allowed limit for an IV infusion.
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Joint jumping again after Maya’s clay-court landmark
Maya Joint's soaring progress as a teenage Australian tennis prospect has continued with her first WTA 1000 match triumph on the clay at the Madrid Open.
Australian tennis aces end BJK Cup week on a high
Australia's women's tennis stars have defeated Colombia 3-0 in a strong finish to their unsuccessful Billie Jean King Cup qualifying campaign in Brisbane.
Demon beats Dimitrov 6-0 6-0 for first ‘double bagel’
Alex de Minaur has achieved the first whitewash of his professional tennis career, beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-0 6-0 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-final.
Kazakhstan take down Australia in BJK Cup qualifier
Australia are facing elimination from the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup after losing 2-1 to Kazakhstan in their opening qualifying tie in Brisbane.
Australia miss BJK Cup finals, Kazakhstan advance
A crushing group victory for Kazakhstan over Colombia has eliminated Australia's women's tennis stars from the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup.
Stosur’s Cup selection dilemma as Australia eye finals
Who to leave out of singles shapes as Australian captain Sam Stosur's biggest quandary at this week's Billie Jean King Cup qualifying ties in Brisbane.
Aussie star wants Kasatkina to play BJK Cup in future
New Australian tennis gun Daria Kasatkina has the backing of Ajla Tomljanovic to be allowed to represent her adopted homeland in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Stressed Kasatkina launches Aussie tennis life in style
Daria Kasatkina has overcome a bag of nerves to kick off her new life as an Australian tennis player with a straight-sets victory at the Charleston Open.
Tennis Australia welcomes Kasatkina nationality switch
Russian-born tennis world No.12 Daria Kasatkina will represent Australia in future tournaments with Tennis Australia supporting her nationality switch.
Birrell saves match point on way to Miami Open win
Australia's No.1 woman player Kim Birrell has earned a notable win in the opening round of the Miami Open, saving a match point en route to victory.
Emotional Kyrgios storms to long-awaited win in Miami
Nick Kyrgios has won his first ATP tour match since 2022, posting a three-set first-round victory over American Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open.
Joint’s set to be jumping at the BJK Cup in Brisbane
Maya Joint has had her dramatic rise recognised with a call-up to Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for the Brisbane qualifiers.
Kyrgios’s career in jeopardy after latest injury blow
Injury-plagued Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios has retired hurt from his first-round match at Indian Wells in a major blow for his comeback.
Djokovic duel in prospect for Kyrgios at Indian Wells
Nick Kyrgios is on a collision course with his friend Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells, if he can win his first match in more than two years.
De Minaur falls to Rublev after his greatest fight
Alex de Minaur has produced such amazing defiance, saving seven match points, that Andrey Rublev felt like punching him before winning their Qatar Open epic.
Birrell to lead Australia’s Billie-Jean King Cup charge
New national No.1 Kim Birrell is the first player to be picked for Australia's hosting of Billie-Jean King Cup qualifying ties against Kazakhstan and Colombia.
Sinner accepts three-month ban on doping charge
World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month ban from tennis for a doping infringement.
Tennis aces peeved about US Open’s mixed doubles change
Australian Ellen Perez is among the tennis stars feeling unhappy about the US Open mixed doubles being shortened and played during qualifying this year.
Breakout star Tien ends Aussie hopes at Delray Beach
Australia's hopes at the Delray Beach Open in Florida have been ended as Sydneysider Adam Walton became the latest victim of US breakout star Learner Tien.
Ruthless de Minaur to meet Alcaraz in Rotterdam final
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will face Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering final of the Rotterdam Open.
Brave de Minaur downed by Alcaraz in Rotterdam final
Alex de Minaur has come up just short again in the Rotterdam Open final, beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in three tough sets.
Aussie Hijikata delivers in Dallas indoor opener
Rinky Hijikata has left recent poor form back home in Australia, recording an opening two-sets-to-love triumph over Adrian Mannarino at the Dallas Open.
De Minaur ready for ‘bigger and better things’ in 2025
Alex de Minaur has breezed through his opening match at the Rotterdam Open, sweeping past David Goffin, as he raises his sights for a major summer advance.
Birrell hits new heights as Aussie No.1 in Singapore
Australian No.1 Kim Birrell will hit a new career-high ranking next week after a superb fightback to reach the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open.
Aussie Birrell bows out in Singapore Open quarter-final
Kim Birrell has gone down to defeat in the Singapore Open quarter-finals after losing two tiebreaks to American Ann Li.
Alex & Aleks give Aussies Davis Cup lead over Sweden
Wins for Alex de Minaur and Aleksandar Vukic have put Australia on the verge of sealing victory in their Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie in Stockholm.
Olympic champs reunite to seal Aussies’ Davis Cup win
Golden doubles pair John Peers and Matt Ebden have sealed a 3-1 win over Sweden to earn Australia a Davis Cup second-round qualifying tie back at home.
Keys draws on heartbreak as Open final inspiration
A crushing US Open semi-final loss to Aryna Sabalenka two years ago is driving Madison Keys ahead of their rematch in the Australian Open decider in Melbourne.
Djokovic unsure if he’s played his last Australian Open
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played his last Australian Open after quitting his semi-final injured, sending Alexander Zverev into the title match.
Djokovic to chase more slams – with or without Murray
Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will discuss the future of their high-profile partnership after the Serb's sudden Australian Open exit.