De Minaur stuns Djokovic in United Cup quarter-final
Australia lead Serbia 1-0 in their United Cup quarter-final after Alex de Minaur stunned world No.1 and 10-times Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.
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Swiatek, Hurkacz put Poland into United Cup semi-finals
Women's world No.1 Iga Swiatek and men's top-10 star Hubert Hurkacz have led Team Poland through to the United Cup semi-finals with straight-sets wins.
Sabalenka ruthless ahead of Australian Open defence
Aryna Sabalenka has thrashed Italy's Lucia Bronzettti at the Brisbane International to kick off her lead-up to the Australian Open in impressive style.
Returning Tomljanovic believing again ahead of the Open
Three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic believes she can scale the heights again after missing 10 months of tennis following knee surgery.
Humble Hijikata hoping to improve, making no bold calls
Emerging star Rinky Hijikata isn't getting carried away ahead of his first grand-slam start since his inspired run to the US Open fourth round in New York.
Coach Moya unsure how Nadal will cope in slam comeback
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya says the star has done well in training for his injury comeback in Australia but grand slam tennis poses lingering concern.
Superstar Osaka’s Brisbane boost ‘best news for tennis’
Serena Williams' ex-coach has welcomed the return of Naomi Osaka, calling the former world No.1's Brisbane International presence a huge boost for the sport.
Newfound believer de Minaur ready to vie for Open glory
Newly crowned Newcombe Medal winner and world No.12 Alex de Minaur is confident he can compete for Australian Open glory after enjoying his best season yet.
‘Tired’ Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis
The mercurial Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis, but is vowing to make a successful comeback from serious injury and bow out on his own terms.
Alex de Minaur wins second Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has joined the ranks of multiple Newcombe Medal winners after claiming Australian tennis's top honour for a second time.
Nick Kyrgios officially out of Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios is out of the Australian Open for a second consecutive year after failing to overcome a lingering wrist injury.
Surging Aussie men to jostle for Brisbane wildcards
Alexei Popyrin leads home hopes but the quality of the Brisbane International field means four of Australia's in-form men have missed automatic qualification.
Wozniacki, Birrell among Australian Open wildcards
Former women's champion and world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is among seven wildcard recipients for the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Nadal lowers his expectations ahead of Brisbane return
Rafael Nadal has warned Brisbane spectators he will be in 'unexplored terrain' next month as he looks to lower his own expectations for his return.
Kyrgios to be at Australian Open ‘in some form’: TA
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley says Nick Kyrgios, who is wrestling with injury problems, will be at Melbourne Park in January one way or another.
Nadal to return in Brisbane’s Australian Open warm-up
Rafael Nadal will make his return to tennis after nearly a year's absence at January's Brisbane International event, a warm-up for the Australian Open.
Even Tiger feels we must savour Nadal Brisbane return
Rafael Nadal will make his comeback in Brisbane, as another sporting great Tiger Woods suggested we should all savour watching the great Spaniard while we can.
Alcaraz in sights, star trio in Brisbane Int return
Ben Shelton, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will play the Brisbane International, while organisers remain hopeful of landing a big fish in Carlos Alcaraz.
Hewitt’s sad crew say they’ll be back to win Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian team were despondent after their Davis Cup final loss but their spearhead Alex de Minaur believes they can win in Malaga next year.
Sinner punishes Demon as Aussie Davis Cup dream dies
Australia have lost a second straight Davis Cup final, after Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur were beaten in their singles matches in a 2-0 defeat to Italy.
Purcell: Davis Cup win would top my Wimbledon triumph
Australian Max Purcell believes a Davis Cup triumph for his nation would be his greatest tennis moment, surpassing even his Wimbledon doubles victory.
De Minaur, Popyrin power Australia into Davis Cup final
Australia's tennis men believe no-one will want to play them after they beat Finland to reach back-to-back Davis Cup finals in Malaga.
Sinner downs Djokovic twice, sets up Aussie final clash
Italy's Jannik Sinner has sensationally beaten Novak Djokovic twice in one evening to set up a Davis Cup final against Australia.
De Minaur’s Davis Cup mountain against super Sinner
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will face a youthful nemesis in the shape of Italy's Jannik Sinner in the Davis Cup final in Malaga.
Popyrin will lead Australia’s Davis Cup final charge
Alexei Popyrin will lead Australia's challenge in the Davis Cup final, while Alex de Minaur will face Italy's Jannik Sinner in the second rubber.
Agonising loss for Aussie Popyrin in Davis Cup final
Alexei Popyrin has lost Australia's crucial opening rubber of their Davis Cup final to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.
Never-say-die ‘Demon’ inspires Aussies to Davis Cup win
Alex de Minaur has dug deep, producing one of his gutsiest Davis Cup triumphs to help inspire Australia to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
Kyrgios says ‘stars will have to align’ for comeback
Australia's former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios says 'the stars will have to align' for him to make a successful return to tennis after 14 months out.
Naomi Osaka set for hyped-up tennis return in Brisbane
Former world No.1 and four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has opted to make her return from maternity leave at the Brisbane International next month.
Kyrgios a ‘wait and see’ as Brisbane return beckons
Brisbane International organisers are hopeful Nick Kyrgios will make his return from injury at the tennis event he dominated in 2018.
Departing Molik’s upbeat message for Australian tennis
Alicia Molik has finished her decade-long job as Billie Jean King Cup captain with a positive prediction about the future for Australian tennis.