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.
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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.
Don’t hold me to it, says Nadal on retirement plans
Rafael Nadal contemplated retirement during his injury absence but, now that he's back the Spanish great is keeping his options open.
Popyrin outlasts O’Connell in all-Aussie thriller
Alexei Popyrin defied Chris O'Connell's best in a three-hour Brisbane International thriller after Arina Rodionova had a winning return to the top level.
Third seed Shelton gone in Brisbane upset
Ben Shelton has been knocked out in a first-round Brisbane International upset by Russian Roman Safiullin as rain halted play on outside courts.
De Minaur thumps Taylor Fritz in stunning display
Australia lead the US 1-0 in their United Cup tie after Alex de Minaur destroyed world No.10 Taylor Fritz in straight sets.
Australia’s United Cup hopes come down to mixed doubles
Australia must win their mixed doubles encounter against the US in straight sets in order to earn a quarter-final berth at the United Cup.
Djokovic ‘rusty’ but still oh so good at United Cup
Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, leading Serbia to a 2-1 United Cup victory over China.
Olympic and grand slam glory driving evergreen Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says the lure of snaring another Olympic medal for Serbia is among the things driving him for a big 2024 campaign.
Sakkari begins Greece’s United Cup charge with a bang
Greece are off to a winning start in the United Cup with Maria Sakkari in cruise control en route to a 6-0 6-1 win over Chile's Daniela Seguel.
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.
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.