Pumped-up Birrell to make most of French Open wildcard
Australian wildcard Kim Birrell plans to go out swinging when she makes her French Open debut at Roland Garros.
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De Minaur to learn from past mistakes at Roland Garros
Alex de Minaur has a steely new mindset as he leads Australia's nine-strong Australian Open assault at the French Open in Paris.
French Open draw not kind to Australian contingent
The French Open draw in Paris has not been overly kind to Australia's tennis stars, with most likely to confront big-name seeds if they win their first matches.
Stosur positive as Aussie French Open stocks nosedive
Australia will have no direct entrants in the French Open women's singles if injured three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic doesn't play.
Nadal out of French Open, expects 2024 to be final year
Rafael Nadal has announced he's pulling out of the French Open with a hip injury and says he expects 2024 to be the final season of his tennis career.
Kokkinakis, Birrell receive French Open wildcards
Injury-plagued stars Thanasi Kokkinakis and Kim Birrell have been awarded Tennis Australia's reciprocal wildcards into the French Open starting on May 28.
Popyrin into last 16 of Italian Open
Aussie qualifier Alexei Popyrin has beaten Russia's Roman Safiullin to set up a last-16 clash with No.7 seed Holger Rune in Rome.
Popyrin stuns Felix A-A in Rome
In-form Alexei Popyrin has completed a hat-trick of Top 10 wins this year by beating world No.10 Felix Auger-Aliassime for the second time.
Tennis officials believe Kyrgios will play French Open
Optimistic officials believe tennis enigma Nick Kyrgios will make a surprise return to the court at the French Open in Paris after seven months out of the game.
Tomljanovic, Saville may boost Aussie French Open hopes
Tennis Australia is sweating on three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic and former top-20 star Daria Saville being fit for the French Open.
O’Connell earns biggest win, toppling Zverev in Germany
Aussie Chris O'Connell has landed his best-ever win, beating Alexander Zverev in Munich, while Alex de Minaur got a walkover into the Barcelona Open quarters.
Alex de Minaur beats Tommy Paul in ATP Mexican Open
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has come from a set behind to beat American Tommy Paul 3-6 6-4 6-1 in the final of the Mexican Open.
Kyrgios ‘deeply regrets’ assaulting former girlfriend
Nick Krygios has apologies after pleading guilty to pushing over his former girlfriend and having the assault charge dismissed.
Djokovic has sights on Court’s slam record
Novak Djokovic isn't ruling out beating Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 grand slam singles crowns after winning No.22 with a 10th Australian Open.
Jason Kubler cashes in on AO success
Jason Kubler is eyeing further success on tour after boosting his career earnings by more than $500,000 at the Australian Open.
Djokovic’s Australian Open perfect 10
Novak Djokovic has won his 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22nd grand slam singles crown with a straight-sets final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Modest Djokovic plays down GOAT claims
He's back on top of the world after winning a record-equalling 22nd grand slam men's singles crown but Novak Djokovic humbly says he's not the tennis GOAT yet.
Stressed Djokovic still the Open favourite
Novak Djokovic is a warm favourite to land a record-extending 10th Australian Open title despite entering the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas feeling stressed.
Sabalenka savours Australian Open triumph
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has fought back from a set down to beat Kazakh Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final to win her first grand slam singles crown.
Kubler and Hijikata win Open doubles crown
Local wildcards Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata have won the Australian Open men's doubles final against Monaco's Hugo Nys and Poland's Jan Zielinski.
Djokovic’s father not sighted at AO final
Novak Djokovic's father has not taken his usual place in the courtside box despite officials clearing him to attend Sunday night's Australian Open final.
Sabalenka, Linette into Open semi-finals
Unseeded Pole Magda Linette and No.5 seed Aryna Sabalenka have advanced to a semi-final showdown at the Australian Open.
Paul extends dream Australian Open run
Tommy Paul has steadied after dropping the third set to beat fellow American Ben Shelton and advance to his first grand slam semi-final at the Australian Open.
Djokovic eases past Rublev into Open semis
Novak Djokovic has brushed past Andrey Rublev in straight sets and is in ominous form ahead of facing Tommy Paul in his 10th Australian Open semi-final.
All-Belarusian final still live at Open
Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka could play an all-Belarusian Australian Open final but have difficult hurdles in the way.
Djokovic’s Australian Open revenge mission
Novak Djokovic admits being booted out of the country last year and carrying a hamstring injury is adding to his motivation to win a 10th Australian Open crown.
Djokovic’s dad poses with pro-Russia fans
Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan has been filmed posing with pro-Russian supporters at the Australian Open.
Rybakina, Sabalenka set up Open final
Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina will play world No.5 Aryna Sabalenka for the Australian Open title after posting straight-set semi-finals wins at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic odds on to make 10th Open final
Novak Djokovic is a prohibitive favourite to advance to a 10th Australian Open title match when the two men's semi-finals take place in Melbourne.
Djokovic’s father won’t attend Open semi
Novak Djokovic's father says he will not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final after being filmed posing with Russian supporters outside Melbourne Park.
Sabalenka’s transformation reaps rewards
Aryna Sabalenka is focused solely on the prize as she gets the chance to complete her transformation from under-achiever to grand slam champ at Melbourne Park.