De Minaur ends ‘Drench Open’ hoodoo to make third round
Alex de Minaur has got past the second round for the first time at the French Open at his eighth attempt with a fine win over Spanish clay-courter Jaume Munar.
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Ajla’s ‘mountain’ after Aussies’ woeful Paris opener
Returning Ajla Tomljanovic has been beaten on a day when three Australians got knocked out and another withdrew injured at the French Open.
Injury-free Alcaraz back to illuminate City of Light
There didn't appear to be much wrong with Carlos Alcaraz following his recent forearm problem as he returned with a ruthless win at the French Open.
Osaka overcomes nerves for winning start at French Open
Naomi Osaka got very nervous as she eked out a three-set win in her French Open first-round match, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek.
No regrets for Purcell after underarm misery in Paris
Max Purcell has suffered an agonising five-set loss, even failing with an underarm serve when he had match point, as Australia's French Open drought continued.
Nadal beaten in possible last French Open clash
Fourteen-time winner Rafael Nadal may have played his last match at the French Open after being beaten in the first round at Roland Garros by Alexander Zverev.
Nadal to face Zverev, de Minaur given tough Paris draw
Alexander Zverev is favourite to end Rafael Nadal's French Open career in the first round, while Alex de Minaur has been offered a tough Roland Garros draw.
Tomljanovic raring to go in Paris after tough times
Australian star Ajla Tomljanovic has put 18 wretched months behind her and believes she can start at the French Open on a road to discover new peaks at 31.
De Minaur plans to shoot for double glory at Olympics
Australia's top tennis man Alex de Minaur has revealed he will go for gold in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics.
Tomljanovic and Saville out to avert Paris wipeout
Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Saville are still holding the fort for Aussie women's tennis, but feel refreshed as they face stiff tasks at the French Open.
Aussies Gadecki and Sharma home in on French Open spots
Australians Olivia Gadecki and Astra Sharma have moved just one victory away from a coveted place in the French Open main draw.
Returning Tomljanovic granted French Open wildcard
Triple grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has been awarded a wildcard into the French Open, the second tennis major of the year starting on May 26.
Lleyton Hewitt’s son Cruz to make junior Davis Cup bow
Cruz Hewitt, the 15-year-old son of tennis great Lleyton Hewitt, is to make his Junior Davis Cup debut for Australia.
Australia face hard test in Billie Jean King Cup finals
The formidable teams of the United States and Canada are likely to bar Australia's way to repeating their 2022 run to the Billie Jean King Cup final.
Nadal-Alcarez set for dream Olympic doubles pairing
Rafael Nadal says as long as he's fit he expects to play doubles at the Olympics for Spain with young gun Carlos Alcaraz.
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.
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.