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.
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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.
Federer-slayer Millman to quit after Australian summer
John Millman, the only Australian this century to conquer the great Roger Federer at a grand slam, has announced he will retire from tennis after this summer.
Aussie BJK Cup exit confirmed despite Storm heroics
Storm Hunter won both her singles and doubles to earn Australia a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan, but it proved not enough to keep their BJK Cup hopes alive.
Hunter jets in to give Aussies hope amid BJK Cup loss
Storm Hunter has completed an 18-hour dash across the Atlantic to keep alive Australia's chances in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Aussie Hunter claims year-end doubles No.1 ranking
Storm Hunter has joined tennis great Samantha Stosur as only the second Australian woman to claim the year-end No.1 doubles ranking.
Molik backs Australia amid Billie Jean King Cup drama
A scheduling fiasco and the weather gods have left Australia potentially two players short for their opening Billie Jean King Cup finals tie against Slovenia.
Weary Sinner ditches de Minaur clash amid schedule row
Weary Jannik Sinner has pulled out of his Paris Masters last-16 match amid a scheduling row which has enabled his Aussie opponent Alex de Minaur to cash in.
De Minaur in action on day one of summer of tennis
Big home hope Alex de Minaur has been scheduled to play on the opening day of the Australian summer of tennis at the United Cup mixed teams' event in Perth.
Philippoussis gushes over Djokovic’s all-in approach
Mark Philippoussis, coach of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2023 Aussie Open final, says Novak Djokovic's rivals can't expect the champ to slow down any time soon.
Djokovic looking for mixed blessings in Aussie summer
World No.1 and 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will launch his 2024 season at the United Cup mixed teams event in Sydney and Brisbane.
Nadal back for Australian Open, doubt over Kyrgios
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has confirmed Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are among the former champions returning to Melbourne Park this summer.
United Cup tweaked as players mull Australian options
The world's best tennis players will choose between a streamlined United Cup teams event or a relaunched Brisbane International to begin their seasons.
Hewitt’s brilliant Aussies power into Davis Cup finals
Alex de Minaur, Thanasi Kokkinakis and doubles stars Max Purcell and Matt Ebden have led a 3-0 win over Switzerland to put Australia in the Davis Cup finals.
Rafter on call as Aussies discover net gains
Aussie duo Max Purcell and Chris O'Connell have sought out Pat Rafter, keen to learn how the former great's serve-and-volley approach can aid their tennis rise.
Hewitt’s Aussies beaten by inspired Brits in Davis Cup
Matt Ebden and Max Purcell took a doubles win that could still be crucial as Australia lost their opening Davis Cup Finals group stage tie 2-1 to hosts Britain.
Brisbane International returns in tennis event shake-up
Ash Barty has endorsed the return of the Brisbane International as a standalone event to kickstart Australia's summer of tennis.
Happy mum Ash Barty stands firm on tennis retirement
Ash Barty has emphatically shut down talk of a tennis return during a rare public appearance to welcome the return of the Brisbane International.
Coco Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open
Teenager Coco Gauff has surged back after losing the first set to beat Aryna Sabalenka and win her first grand slam title, taking the US Open title 2-6 6-3 6-2.
Djokovic wins US Open to clinch 24th grand slam title
Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic has won his 24th grand slam title, beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the US Open to equal Margaret Court's record.
Djokovic still hungry after winning grand slam No.24
Novak Djokovic says he isn't finished yet after landing a record-equalling 24th grand slam title with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.