Top seed Rune overcomes Purcell in rainy Brisbane
Danish top seed Holger Rune has been made to work hard to reach the Brisbane International second round, needing three sets to see off home hope Max Purcell.
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New mum Osaka tested in victory on tour return
Naomi Osaka was made to work for her first WTA win in 15 months, the new mother beating Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 (11-9) in Brisbane's first round.
Djokovic shakes off wrist scare to face up to Czechs
Novak Djokovic had to receive intense treatment on his right wrist after hurting it during practice, but he's been cleared to play the Czech Republic.
Chile level with Greece after Tsitsipas withdrawal
Chile's Nicolas Jarry has pegged Greece back in their United Cup tie after world No.6 Stefanos Tsitsipas was a late withdrawal in the men's singles.
Australia through to United Cup quarter-finals
Alex de Minaur destroyed Taylor Fritz before Matt Ebden and Storm Hunter starred in the doubles to guide Australia to victory over the US at the United Cup.
Swiatek leads Poland into United Cup quarter-finals
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has scored resounding singles and doubles wins to lead Poland into the United Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Team Spain.
Australia’s Rodionova outlasts Sofia Kenin in Brisbane
Arina Rodionova is through to the round of 16 at the Brisbane International after defeating America's Sofia Kenin.
Djokovic shakes off wrist scare to defeat Lehecka
Novak Djokovic has beaten Jiri Lehecka to draw Serbia level in their United Cup clash with the Czech Republic with the mixed doubles to decide the tie in Perth.
Djokovic’s Serbia into United Cup quarter-finals
Serbia have secured a United Cup quarter-final against Australia after scraping their way to a 2-1 tie win over the Czech Republic.
Duckworth breaks through after rain delays in Brisbane
Australian James Duckworth has earned a surprise opportunity to reach the Brisbane International last 16 while Jordan Thompson and Jason Kubler also progressed.
I can go deep at Australian Open: Alex de Minaur
Alex de Minaur's crushing straight-sets win over world No.10 Taylor Fritz has fuelled hopes the Sydneysider can produce a deep run at the Australian Open.
Djokovic to meet de Minaur in United Cup quarter-final
Serbia have secured a United Cup quarter-final berth against Australia after scraping their way to a 2-1 tie win over the Czech Republic.
Imperious Nadal makes triumphant comeback in Brisbane
Spanish legend Rafael Nadal has made a triumphant comeback to tennis with a straight-sets first-round win over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International.
Hijikata, Thompson win all-Aussie affairs in Brisbane
Four Australians progressed at the Brisbane International as James Duckworth, Jordan Thompson, Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler made it a quintet in the last 16.
Rodionova wants Open wildcard after sinking Sofia Kenin
Arina Rodionova is through to the round of 16 at the Brisbane International after defeating America's Sofia Kenin - and wants an Australian Open wildcard.
Tsitsipas upbeat after injury hurts Greece’s Cup bid
Stefanos Tsitsipas is remaining optimistic about his fitness after withdrawing from his United Cup singles rubber with a back issue.
De Minaur braces to take on the ‘GOAT’ Djokovic
Australia's United Cup quarter-final against Serbia will pit world No.12 Alex de Minaur up against 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic.
France qualify for United Cup quarter-finals
Caroline Garcia has outlasted Italy's Jasmine Paolini to guide France into the quarter-finals of the United Cup.
Duckworth into Brisbane quarter-finals, world’s top 100
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.
Wasteful Osaka dumped out of Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka's comeback tournament hasn't gone to script, the ex-world No.1 throwing away a one-set lead in a Brisbane International loss to Karolina Pliskova.
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.
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.