Kokkinakis bags soft ‘lemon’ balls after Adelaide loss
Thanasi Kokkinakis described the tennis balls as "lemons" after their slow nature nullified his power game in his first-round loss to Dusan Lajovic
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Rafter backs de Minaur as the real deal ahead of Open
Former world No.1 Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world No.10.
Australia prepare for United Cup semi-final clash
Lleyton Hewitt says the past counts for nothing as in-form Alex de Minaur tries to lead Team Australia into the final of the $15 million United Cup in Sydney.
Australian No.1 Rodionova snubbed for Open wildcard
The nation's highest-ranked women's tennis player, 34-year-old Arina Rodionova, isn't surprised that she has been overlooked for an Australian Open wildcard.
Azarenka, Sabalenka in Belarus Brisbane semi battle
Veteran Victoria Azarenka has used her entire armoury to take down Jelena Ostapenko and put herself in the frame for a third Brisbane International title.
Holger Rune eyes fifth title after cool Brisbane win
Top seed Holger Rune has progressed to the final of the Brisbane International, where he'll play resurgent 2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov.
Aussie Thompson wins epic against comeback man Nadal
Rafael Nadal's comeback has been gatecrashed by Australian Jordan Thompson, who saved three match points before winning a three-and-a-half hour Brisbane epic.
Nadal’s ‘scary’ Open injury doubts after Brisbane loss
Rafael Nadal has expressed doubt over his Australian Open status after feeling muscle soreness near the same hip that required surgery during his Brisbane loss.
De Minaur hails Australia’s unsung United Cup stars
Singles star Alex de Minaur has saluted the unsung heroics of doubles luminaries Storm Hunter and Matt Ebden in Australia's push for United Cup glory.
Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth
Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in their Sydney semi-final.
Craig Tiley flags Australian Open security warning
Only the flags of those players competing will be allowed on display at this year's Australian Open, while Russian and Belarusian flags are banned altogether.
Rybakina commands top billing in Open return
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina was relegated to the outside courts in a cold Melbourne welcome last year but will command the big stage on her Open return.
De Minaur downs Zverev but Aussies out of United Cup
Alex de Minaur has continued his dazzling form by beating German star Alexander Zverev but it still wasn't enough to keep Australia in the United Cup.
Azarenka injury scare in Brisbane semi-final exit
Victoria Azarenka appeared to jar her knee in the final game of a high-quality semi-final loss to her Belarusian compatriot Aryna Sabalenka in Brisbane.
No pinball for wizard Dimitrov as Brisbane win beckons
Grigor Dimitrov has led a quieter existence in Brisbane than on previous visits but says he's still got tricks up his sleeve to show Holger Rune in the final.
Sabalenka-Rybakina rivalry to be reheated in Brisbane
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, top Brisbane seeds and Australian Open finalists last year, will meet again to decide another WTA trophy.
De Minaur ‘dangerous’ ahead of tilt at Australian Open
Beating Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev and gaining a top-10 ranking in one week, no wonder Alex de Minaur's belief is building before the Australian Open.
Rybakina thumps Sabalenka in Brisbane title statement
Elena Rybakina has reversed the result of last year's Australian Open final, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-0 6-3 to claim the Brisbane International women's title.
Zverev digs deep to secure United Cup final for Germany
Alexander Zverev, having saved two match points to win his singles rubber against Poland, paired up to win the doubles and earn Germany a United Cup triumph.
Dimitrov snaps six-year title drought in Brisbane
Grigor Dimitrov has won his first title since 2017, beating Danish world No.8 Holger Rune 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 at the Brisbane International final.
Hip injury forces Nadal out of Australian Open
A muscle tear has forced 22-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal out of this month's Australian Open, raising concerns for the 37-year-old's career.
Nadal crushes Kubler to reach Brisbane quarter-finals
Tennis great Rafael Nadal has advanced to the Brisbane International quarter-finals with another vintage display in his comeback tournament from hip surgery.
Aryna Sabalenka leads charge of big guns in Brisbane
Local wildcard Arina Rodionova's Brisbane International run has ended, but Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is among the big guns powering on.
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.
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.