Djokovic to launch ‘fair dinkum’ AO crack in Brisbane
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has joined Nick Kyrgios in opting to use the Brisbane International as a tune-up for the Australian Open.
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De Minaur: I’ll be pain-free and firing at Aussie Open
Alex de Minaur is confident he'll be in top shape for the Australian Open while revealing he's gradually winning his battle to beat the pain of his hip injury.
Memories evoked as Australia draw Sweden in Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian team will meet old foes Sweden, away, then face Belgium or Chile, in the qualifying rounds for the Davis Cup final 8.
Iga Swiatek suspended for one month in doping case
Iga Swiatek is the latest tennis ace at the centre of a doping case, being handed a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.
Kokkinakis, doubles duo earn Davis Cup triumph over US
Wins for Thanasi Kokkinakis and the doubles duo of Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson have powered Australia past USA into the Davis Cup semi-finals.
Sinner downs Demon again as Aussie Davis Cup dream dies
Australia's hopes of reaching the Davis Cup final have fallen short after semi-final singles defeats for Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis against Italy.
De Minaur gives Australia a mighty Davis Cup boost
World No.9 Alex de Minaur's surprise inclusion has significantly boosted Australia's hopes of beating the USA in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Spain.
Australia chase Billie Jean King Cup semi-final spot
First-year captain Sam Stosur believes Australia have the team to again challenge for Billie Jean King Cup glory after making two finals since 2019.
Nadal poised for Davis Cup finale, but in which role?
Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spain captain David Ferrer is ready to say if the 22-time grand slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8
Injury-free Kyrgios locked in for Brisbane return
Brisbane-bound Nick Kyrgios has credited an unlikely source as an inspiration as he worked to return to competitive tennis after almost two years out.
De Minaur blown away, Sinner wins again at ATP Finals
Alex de Minaur has been swept aside by Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals in Turin, almost certainly ending his chances of progressing in the season's finale.
De Minaur winces with pain of injury and ATP Finals KO
Alex de Minaur's debut ATP Finals has finished with a third straight loss, to Taylor Fritz, and signs of more discomfort from his left-hip ailment.
Demon gets diabolical ATP Finals draw … with Sinner
Alex de Minaur has been drawn in a round-robin group with Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz on his debut ATP Finals appearance in Turin.
Djokovic pass means de Minaur will go to the ATP ball
After a year of hard slog, injury woes and huge breakthroughs, Alex de Minaur has got his just desserts and will play in the ATP Finals.
Big Aussie double in Paris as Demon homes in on Finals
Alex de Minaur is a win away from joining the top-eight in the race to make the ATP Finals while Alexei Popyrin downed Daniil Medvedev in the Paris Masters.
De Minaur powers into position for ATP Finals place
Alex de Minaur has defeated Briton Jack Draper to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals and provisionally join the top eight who will play the ATP Finals.
Down and out in Paris, de Minaur still dreams of Finals
Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the Paris Masters by Holger Rune, while Jordan Thompson also departed in the quarter-finals.
De Minaur, Thompson make dream starts at Paris Masters
Alex de Minaur's hopes of a place at next month's ATP finals have risen sharply after an impressive start in Paris and a big slip-up by rival Andrey Rublev.
De Minaur in comeback win to boost ATP Finals hopes
Alex de Minaur has battled back from a set down to beat teen sensation Jakub Mensik and reach the semi-finals of the Vienna Open.
Goodnight Vienna for de Minaur as ATP Finals hopes fade
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the Vienna Open semi-finals by Karen Khachanov in a blow to his hopes of making the ATP Finals.
‘Absolutely’ Demon’s best chance at Aussie Open: Hewitt
Lleyton Hewitt believes now is the time for Alex de Minaur to make his mark on the Australian Open following a breakout year for the world No.9.
World No.1 Swiatek hires leading coach Wim Fissette
Two weeks after splitting with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski following three successful seasons, Iga Swiatek has a new mentor.
De Minaur suffers major blow in ATP Finals quest
Alex de Minaur's hopes of making the ATP Finals have suffered a blow with his Antwerp defeat but fellow Sydneysider Aleksandar Vukic had a huge win in Almaty.
Aussie Birrell loses in her first WTA tournament final
Kim Birrell has been defeated in the final of the Japan Open in Osaka after a major breakthrough week for the former Australian No.1.
Aussie tennis women surge with Tomljanovic back as No.1
After a weekend when Kim Birrell became the latest Aussie woman to surge to a WTA final, it's still evergreen Ajla Tomljanovic who'll return as national No.1.
Sabalenka opts for Brisbane return before Open defence
World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka will compete at the Brisbane International before attempting to win a third straight Australian Open tennis title.
Kyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.
De Minaur set to miss out on Australia’s Davis Cup bid
Australia are likely to take on the might of the United States without Alex de Minaur after the national No.1 was omitted from their Davis Cup Finals squad.
Osaka to make classic return in NZ to kick off season
Former world No.1 Naomi Osaka, who played at this year's Brisbane International, will instead start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland.
Gadecki’s big move despite tense Mexican WTA final loss
Australian Olivia Gadecki's run from Guadalajara qualifying has ended in close loss in the final to Poland's Magdalena Frech.
Hewitt’s Aussies make Davis Cup finals on their day off
Australia's tennis men have qualified for the Davis Cup finals, delighted to reach the Malaga eight-team showdown on their day off.