Tomljanovic and Saville out to avert Paris wipeout
Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Saville are still holding the fort for Aussie women's tennis, but feel refreshed as they face stiff tasks at the French Open.
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De Minaur plans to shoot for double glory at Olympics
Australia's top tennis man Alex de Minaur has revealed he will go for gold in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics.
Tomljanovic raring to go in Paris after tough times
Australian star Ajla Tomljanovic has put 18 wretched months behind her and believes she can start at the French Open on a road to discover new peaks at 31.
Nadal to face Zverev, de Minaur given tough Paris draw
Alexander Zverev is favourite to end Rafael Nadal's French Open career in the first round, while Alex de Minaur has been offered a tough Roland Garros draw.
Aussies Gadecki and Sharma home in on French Open spots
Australians Olivia Gadecki and Astra Sharma have moved just one victory away from a coveted place in the French Open main draw.
Returning Tomljanovic granted French Open wildcard
Triple grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has been awarded a wildcard into the French Open, the second tennis major of the year starting on May 26.
Lleyton Hewitt’s son Cruz to make junior Davis Cup bow
Cruz Hewitt, the 15-year-old son of tennis great Lleyton Hewitt, is to make his Junior Davis Cup debut for Australia.
Australia face hard test in Billie Jean King Cup finals
The formidable teams of the United States and Canada are likely to bar Australia's way to repeating their 2022 run to the Billie Jean King Cup final.
Tight de Minaur ousted by vintage Nadal in Madrid Open
Alex de Minaur was unable to achieve 'mission impossible' by beating Rafael Nadal on clay twice in 10 days as the great Spaniard earned revenge in Madrid.
Nadal-Alcarez set for dream Olympic doubles pairing
Rafael Nadal says as long as he's fit he expects to play doubles at the Olympics for Spain with young gun Carlos Alcaraz.
Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
Rafael Nadal has issued a fairly discouraging assessment of his injury problems ahead of what could be his farewell to Roland Garros.
Trew glory as Aussie teen skates to global sports award
Australian 14-year-old skateboard ace Arisa Trew has been named action sportsperson of the year at the world's top sports awards event.
De Minaur downs Nadal – on the king of clay’s own court
Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a red-letter day on red clay, beating Rafael Nadal on the court named after the great Spaniard in the Barcelona Open.
Nadal sets up de Minaur clash as Popyrin exits
Rafael Nadal is back, sweeping to a quick victory on his first claycourt match in nearly two years, setting up an intriguing match with Alex de Minaur.
Nadal to return at Barcelona, with de Minaur on horizon
Rafael Nadal will return to tennis this week for the first time since playing in Brisbane in January, and could face Alex de Minaur in his second match.
Emma Raducanu leads Britain into BJK Cup finals
Britain have clinched a surprise place alongside Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Emma Raducanu leading their charge against fancied France.
Osaka, Japan book BJK Cup finals ticket
Naomi Osaka wasn't needed to return to action for her reverse singles clash in Tokyo as Japan swept aside Kazakhstan to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
Australia beat Mexico, through to BJK Cup finals
Australia beat Mexico 4-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup finals qualifier with debutant Taylah Preston starring with a 6-1 6-1 win over Marcela Zacarias.
Australia up 2-0, on cusp of BJK Cup finals return
Arina Rodionova and Daria Saville have won their Billie Jean King Cup matches against Mexico in contrasting fashion as Australia edged towards a finals return.
Hunter confirms achilles tear in brutal Olympics blow
Storm Hunter will miss the Olympics and place her plans to crack the world's top 100 on hold after rupturing her achilles while training in Brisbane.
‘Devastating’: Saville called up in late BJK Cup drama
Daria Saville has been thrust into the Billie Jean King Cup spotlight for Australia after an 11th-hour injury to local favourite Storm Hunter in Brisbane.
Stosur mulls captain’s pick for Brisbane Cup qualifier
Daria Saville, Storm Hunter and Arina Rodionova all give new Australian Billie Jean King Cup captain Sam Stosur inspired options to face Mexico in Brisbane.
Net gain: Rodionova talks down Tennis Australia blast
Her stinging criticism of Tennis Australia in January had no impact on Arina Rodionova's return to the Billie Jean King Cup squad, the world No.103 insists.
Storm blows into Brisbane as Hunter stalks top 100
Storm Hunter has emerged from a tough injury run to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie against Mexico in Brisbane.
Defending Houston champ Tiafoe downs Aussie Thompson
Defending champion Frances Tiafoe, who beat Aussie Jordan Thompson, and top seed Ben Shelton have booked their US Men's Clay Court Championship last-four spots.
Uncle Toni still believes in Rafa Nadal’s comeback
Toni Nadal is backing his nephew and former tennis charge Rafael to make a comeback, despite the great champion's ongoing injury woes.
Thompson into Houston quarter-finals after historic win
In-form Aussie Jordan Thompson has secured a fresh career-high ranking after winning the longest match in the history of the US Men's Clay Court Championship.
Kyrgios to start hitting again, says his fire’s back
Aussie star Nick Kyrgios has revealed that he will be back hitting balls on court next week, while declaring his tennis career is far from over.
Nadal out of Monte Carlo amid doubt over French Open
Spanish great Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters as his return to tennis suffered another bad blow.
Rodionova makes Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team
Australian No.1 Arina Rodionova has been recalled to the Billie Jean King Cup team for the first time in eight years for next month's qualifier against Mexico.
Aussie makes Djokovic work for victory at Indian Wells
Unseeded Aussie Aleksandar Vukic has pushed Novak Djokovic to three sets as the world No.1 made a successful return to Indian Wells after a five-year absence.