Hijikata rolls up sleeves, books Brisbane quarter berth
Rinky Hijikata has held his nerve in a see-sawing three-set win over Tomas Machac to join James Duckworth and Jordan Thompson in the Brisbane quarter-finals.
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De Minaur oozing confidence after downing the GOAT
World No.12 Alex de Minaur is looming as a dark horse for the Australian Open after defeating 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic in Perth.
Djokovic not worried about wrist injury ahead of Open
An out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic admits he wasn't at his best in his shock loss to Alex de Minaur, but says it wasn't a total surprise this early in the season.
Australia and Poland into United Cup semi-finals
Top seeds Poland and tournament hosts Australia are the first two nations through to the semi-finals of the $US10 million United Cup mixed tennis showpiece.
De Minaur stuns Djokovic as Australia soar into semis
Australia have secured a spot in the United Cup semi-finals after Alex de Minaur stunned Novak Djokovic before Ajla Tomljanovic won her singles match.
Duckworth into Brisbane quarters, Popyrin bows out
Australian qualifier James Duckworth has won his fourth match at the Brisbane International to storm into the quarter-finals and back into the world's top 100.
Osaka unfazed about early Brisbane International exit
Naomi Osaka's comeback event has been short-lived, the dual Aussie Open winner losing to fellow ex-world No.1 Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.
Naomi Osaka’s Christmas sessions set stage for comeback
Naomi Osaka's WTA comeback has hit full stride during sweltering Brisbane training sessions, while a stacked field attempt to qualify in the event's return.
De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter
Australia's United Cup campaign will begin against Great Britain in Perth, with Alex de Minaur keen to avoid girlfriend Katie Boulter in the mixed-teams comp.
Kokkinakis hints at future as Nadal touches down
A fit-again Thanasi Kokkinakis still thinks his best tennis is ahead of him, but admits he isn't sure how much longer he can cope with the ATP Tour grind.
Old man Andy Murray not thinking of retirement just yet
Former world No.1 Andy Murray says he will keep playing for as long as he feels healthy and is able to match it with the best players in the world.
Djokovic, Alcaraz predict Nadal will reach top level
The world's top players Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz maintain Rafael Nadal, who is preparing in Brisbane, will be back at the top of his game.
Spanish pair hold off Brazil star in United Cup opener
Spanish pair Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Sara Sorribes Tormo have combined to beat Brazil 2-1 in the United Cup opener in Perth.
Alex de Minaur loses to Briton Norrie at United Cup
Australia are 1-0 down against Great Britain at the United Cup in Perth after Alex de Minaur lost his singles against Cameron Norrie.
Swiatek in Pole position to embrace world No.1 ranking
Polish star Iga Swiatek says she is now better placed to handle the pressure of being the world's best player as she tries to add to her tally of four majors.
Three-all Australian ties in first-round Brisbane draw
The Brisbane International draw has tossed up three all-Australian first-round clashes and a repeat of the 2013 final between Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov.
Great snakes, on-court drama for Thiem in Brisbane
A snake catcher was called after play was interrupted at the Brisbane International in the match between Austrian Dominic Thiem and Australian James McCabe.
Dutch duo cause double trouble for Norway in United Cup
Doubles experts Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof have helped the Netherlands claim a 2-1 United Cup win over Norway in Sydney.
Osaka ready for Brisbane, but Czech Muchova withdraws
Ahead of her comeback Naomi Osaka says she has a new pain threshold after giving birth, while Brisbane third seed Karolina Muchova is out with a wrist injury.
China’s Zheng shines, Dutch triumph in United Cup
China's Zheng Qinwen is not letting her three-set United Cup victory over Czechia's Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova go to her head.
Nadal plays down hope of Aussie mission ‘impossible’
Rafael Nadal isn't contemplating a title in Australia after almost a year sidelined by injury, but that didn't stop him in similar circumstances in 2022.
De Minaur, Tomljanovic suffer opening-night losses
Australia have lost their United Cup battle against Great Britain after Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic lost their singles battles.
Three all-Australian ties in Brisbane first-round draw
The Brisbane International draw has tossed up three all-Australian first-round clashes and a repeat of the 2013 final between Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov.
Thiem’s slithering surprise in Brisbane qualifier win
A deadly brown snake stopped play before Austrian Dominic Thiem produced a great Brisbane International qualifying escape against Australian James McCabe.
Fit-again Rodionova impresses in WTA return in Brisbane
Australia's top-ranked female tennis player Arina Rodionova has upset Italian Martina Trevisan in the first round of the reborn Brisbane International.
Canada impress as Djokovic starts march to AO defence
Leylah Fernandez has starred for Canada in their 2-1 win over Chile in an action-packed day at the United Cup.
Djokovic less nervous as he returns to his happy place
Novak Djokovic will attempt to win grand slam No.25 at this summer's Australian Open, and he's not feeling as nervous as last year.
Fritz fires USA up ahead of Australia United Cup clash
America's Taylor Fritz surged past Britain's Cameron Norrie in the men's singles at the United Cup ahead of Monday's showdown with Australia's Alex De Minaur.
Resurgent Zverev fights back in United Cup thriller
Germany's Alexander Zverev has fought back from a set down to defeat Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-4 at the United Cup.
Novak Djokovic fires in his United Cup opener
Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, defeating China's Zhang Zhizhen 6-3 6-2 in their United Cup clash in Perth.
Patient, open-minded Osaka all ears in tennis return
Naomi Osaka used to wear headphones around the courts to avoid chatting to her rivals, but that's changed now she's back as an "open-minded, patient" mother.