Tight de Minaur ousted by vintage Nadal in Madrid Open
Alex de Minaur was unable to achieve 'mission impossible' by beating Rafael Nadal on clay twice in 10 days as the great Spaniard earned revenge in Madrid.
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Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
Rafael Nadal has issued a fairly discouraging assessment of his injury problems ahead of what could be his farewell to Roland Garros.
Trew glory as Aussie teen skates to global sports award
Australian 14-year-old skateboard ace Arisa Trew has been named action sportsperson of the year at the world's top sports awards event.
Nadal sets up de Minaur clash as Popyrin exits
Rafael Nadal is back, sweeping to a quick victory on his first claycourt match in nearly two years, setting up an intriguing match with Alex de Minaur.
De Minaur downs Nadal – on the king of clay’s own court
Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a red-letter day on red clay, beating Rafael Nadal on the court named after the great Spaniard in the Barcelona Open.
Nadal to return at Barcelona, with de Minaur on horizon
Rafael Nadal will return to tennis this week for the first time since playing in Brisbane in January, and could face Alex de Minaur in his second match.
Australia beat Mexico, through to BJK Cup finals
Australia beat Mexico 4-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup finals qualifier with debutant Taylah Preston starring with a 6-1 6-1 win over Marcela Zacarias.
Osaka, Japan book BJK Cup finals ticket
Naomi Osaka wasn't needed to return to action for her reverse singles clash in Tokyo as Japan swept aside Kazakhstan to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
Emma Raducanu leads Britain into BJK Cup finals
Britain have clinched a surprise place alongside Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Emma Raducanu leading their charge against fancied France.
Australia up 2-0, on cusp of BJK Cup finals return
Arina Rodionova and Daria Saville have won their Billie Jean King Cup matches against Mexico in contrasting fashion as Australia edged towards a finals return.
Hunter confirms achilles tear in brutal Olympics blow
Storm Hunter will miss the Olympics and place her plans to crack the world's top 100 on hold after rupturing her achilles while training in Brisbane.
‘Devastating’: Saville called up in late BJK Cup drama
Daria Saville has been thrust into the Billie Jean King Cup spotlight for Australia after an 11th-hour injury to local favourite Storm Hunter in Brisbane.
Thompson into Houston quarter-finals after historic win
In-form Aussie Jordan Thompson has secured a fresh career-high ranking after winning the longest match in the history of the US Men's Clay Court Championship.
Uncle Toni still believes in Rafa Nadal’s comeback
Toni Nadal is backing his nephew and former tennis charge Rafael to make a comeback, despite the great champion's ongoing injury woes.
Defending Houston champ Tiafoe downs Aussie Thompson
Defending champion Frances Tiafoe, who beat Aussie Jordan Thompson, and top seed Ben Shelton have booked their US Men's Clay Court Championship last-four spots.
Storm blows into Brisbane as Hunter stalks top 100
Storm Hunter has emerged from a tough injury run to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie against Mexico in Brisbane.
Net gain: Rodionova talks down Tennis Australia blast
Her stinging criticism of Tennis Australia in January had no impact on Arina Rodionova's return to the Billie Jean King Cup squad, the world No.103 insists.
Stosur mulls captain’s pick for Brisbane Cup qualifier
Daria Saville, Storm Hunter and Arina Rodionova all give new Australian Billie Jean King Cup captain Sam Stosur inspired options to face Mexico in Brisbane.
Nadal out of Monte Carlo amid doubt over French Open
Spanish great Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters as his return to tennis suffered another bad blow.
Kyrgios to start hitting again, says his fire’s back
Aussie star Nick Kyrgios has revealed that he will be back hitting balls on court next week, while declaring his tennis career is far from over.
Rodionova makes Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team
Australian No.1 Arina Rodionova has been recalled to the Billie Jean King Cup team for the first time in eight years for next month's qualifier against Mexico.
Aussie makes Djokovic work for victory at Indian Wells
Unseeded Aussie Aleksandar Vukic has pushed Novak Djokovic to three sets as the world No.1 made a successful return to Indian Wells after a five-year absence.
Injury forces Nadal to withdraw from Indian Wells
Injuries continue to hamper Spanish legend Rafael Nadal's season, with the 22-time grand slam winner withdrawing from the high-profile Indian Wells tournament.
Nadal gets through exhibition match with Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal showed no apparent injury issues as he lost an exhibition match with Carlos Alcaraz 3-6 6-4 (14-12) in Las Vegas.
Storm Hunter to spearhead Australia’s BJK Cup team
Doubles and singles star Storm Hunter has been named to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for their qualifier against Mexico in Brisbane.
De Minaur retains Mexican Open title with Ruud victory
Australia's Alex de Minaur is the first player to successfully defend the Mexican Open title in more than a decade, outclassing Casper Ruud in the final.
Stosur’s big call for Brisbane Billie Jean King Cup tie
Sam Stosur faces a telling selection call as Australia's new Billie Jean King Cup captain prepares for an April qualification tie against Mexico in Brisbane.
Australian Thompson breaks through for first ATP title
Jordan Thompson has earned an extraordinary double in Mexico, finally earning his maiden ATP Tour title against Casper Ruud, before also winning the doubles
Whether it’s marbles or tennis, ‘Tommo’ never gives up
Archetypal Aussie battler Jordan Thompson never gave up on his tennis dream - and has ended up celebrating two triumphs in one long, surreal night.
Sinner maintains hold over de Minaur with Rotterdam win
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has lost his seventh match in seven to Jannik Sinner, this time in the final of the Rotterdam Open.
Rybakina sets up Qatar Open final clash with Swiatek
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina have set up a mouth-watering final clash at the Qatar Open, after they reached the showdown in very different fashions.