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.
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‘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.
De Minaur avenges Rublev defeat to make Rotterdam semis
Alex de Minaur has exorcised his Australian Open loss by beating Andrey Rublev at the Rotterdam Open and setting up a semi-final on his 25th birthday.
De Minaur earns crack at Sinner in Rotterdam final
Birthday boy Alex de Minaur has set up a Rotterdam Open final against Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, beating Grigor Dimitrov in the semis.
Rybakina, Swiatek into Qatar Open semis, Osaka out
Elena Rybakina is on track for her third title this season after reaching the semi-finals of the Doha Open with a 6-4 6-4 win over Leylah Fernandez.
Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open amid more health concerns
Rafael Nadal has put off his return to the tennis tour because he feels he isn't yet healthy enough to play.
Australian Open chief considers Sunday women’s final
Switching the men's and women's Australian Open singles finals in a grand slam first is understood to be under consideration for the agenda-setting tournament.
Thompson, Tiafoe storm into Dallas Open quarters
Jordan Thompson has roared into the ATP Tour's Dallas Open quarter-finals with a two-set win, but fellow Aussie Rinky Hijikata crashed out in similar fashion.
Rybakina sets up Kasatkina showdown in Abu Dhabi final
Elena Rybakina has made it into the Abu Dhabi Open final where the former Wimbledon champ will face Daria Kasatkina.
Rybakina eases past Kasatkina to claim Abu Dhabi title
Elena Rybakina has won her second WTA title of the season at the Abu Dhabi Open, outplaying Daria Kasatkina in the final.
Osaka suffers straight-sets loss in Abu Dhabi opener
Naomi Osaka fell to defeat against Danielle Collins in her opening match at the Abu Dhabi Open, the former world No.1's latest stumble on her comeback trail.
Becker ends brief coaching role helping Rune
Boris Becker has brought an end to his brief stint coaching seventh-ranked Holger Rune.