Grateful Osaka with no expectations for Australian Open
Approaching her first major since becoming a mother, former world No.1 Naomi Osaka believes the break helped her realise how "precious" tennis is to her.
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Popyrin respectful but unfazed about Djokovic showdown
Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin has beaten compatriot Marc Polmans to book a second-round showdown with Melbourne Park king Novak Djokovic.
Feisty Medvedev downs cramping French qualifier at Open
Russian world No.3 Daniil Medvedev has shaken off initial rust to book a spot in the second round of the Australian Open after his cramping opponent retired.
Saville rues wayward serve, errors in early Open exit
Daria Saville was disappointed not to deliver her best at the Australian Open with 14 double faults and a huge unforced error tally behind her first-round exit.
De Minaur advances in Open after Raonic retires
Alex de Minaur is through to the Australian Open second round after big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic retired in the third set with a hip injury.
Osaka’s comeback ends with her earliest Open exit
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis after becoming a mother has ended in the first round, falling to Caroline Garcia.
In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open
Alex de Minaur is focusing only on a 'revenge' second-round win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi as the home hope's draw continues to open up at Melbourne Park.
Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women’s tennis
Iga Swiatek has extended her winning run to 17 matches with a triumph over former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at Melbourne Park.
Nadal signs up to represent Saudi tennis
Former world No.1 and 22-times grand slam champion Rafael Nadal will be an ambassador for Saudi tennis in the latest sporting coup for the oil-rich state.
O’Connell scraps his way into Open second round
Chris O'Connell is the first home hope to make the Australian Open second round after compatriots Dane Sweeny, Adam Walton and Jason Kubler lost on day one.
Sabalenka opens up ahead of maiden major title defence
Aryna Sabalenka hopes Australia has got to know her better as she prepares to defend her Open title in Melbourne from Sunday.
Alcaraz wants to take Djokovic’s Australian Open crown
A confident Carlos Alcaraz says he wants the chance to take down Novak Djokovic, the king of Melbourne Park, in the Australian Open final.
Demon’s rise no surprise, can go far: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic isn't surprised by Alex de Minaur's move into the world's top 10 and says the Australian hope can "go deep in the tournament" at his home major.
I’m my own biggest AO threat: Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says he will be his own greatest threat once the crusade for an 11th Australian Open title begins in Melbourne on Sunday night.
Open’s champion mums returning to the fray
Former Australian Open champions Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are all returning to Melbourne Park after having children.
‘Mature’ Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne
Daniil Medvedev has happily played the villain at the Australian Open but the world No.3 insists he's matured and will be trying to keep his head down in 2024.
Jasika leads Aussie qualifiers into Open draw
Omar Jasika is back in the Australian Open main for the first time since 2017, with doubles ace Storm Hunter and Dane Sweeny also successful in qualifying.
Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner’s Open push
Jannik Sinner credits Australian coach Darren Cahill's all-round impact for shooting him to No.4 in the world and among the Australian Open contenders.
Top seed dumped out of Adelaide International
Tommy Paul has crashed out of the Adelaide International while Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing, went down to Sebastian Korda.
Emotional Millman retires after Open qualifying exit
One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarter-finalist John Millman has played his last professional tennis match after confirming his retirement.
Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls
Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.
De Minaur primed for Open tilt after drawing Raonic
In-form home hope Alex de Minaur has drawn explosive former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in the first round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Krejcikova, Haddad Maia upset at Adelaide International
Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya has stunned world No.10 Barbora Krejcikova at the Adelaide International, while the 11th-ranked Beatriz Haddad Maia is also out.
Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out
Jordan Thompson has led a trio of Aussies who completed straight-sets wins at the Adelaide International, but three compatriots didn't make it past round one.
Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart
Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin will meet Daria Saville for a place in the Hobart International quarter-finals after a straight-sets round-one win.
Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying
Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.
Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ
Marketa Vondrousova's Australian Open hopes are in doubt after she pulled out of the Adelaide International ahead of her first-round match.
Charity night featuring Osaka and Raducanu cancelled
A charity tennis clash at Rod Laver Arena between two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been cancelled.
Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub
Australia's top-ranked women's tennis ace has accused the governing body of not liking her after being overlooked for a wildcard into her home grand slam.
Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish
Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Doubles ace Hunter, retiring Millman win AO qualifiers
World No.1 doubles ace Storm Hunter and the retiring John Millman have led another eight locals through in the Australian Open qualifying event in Melbourne.