Scratchy Nadal overcomes Brit Draper
Top seed Rafael Nadal struggled with his timing as he overcame young Brit Jack Draper, who was badly affected by cramping in their four-set opening round clash.
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Swiatek’s salute to Barty after Open win
Top seed Iga Swiatek has heaped praise on Ash Barty after grinding out a straight-sets first-round win over German Jule Niemeier at the Australian Open.
‘I’ll be back’ vows shattered Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios was devastated to have to withdraw from the Australian Open with a knee injury but has vowed to quickly go under the knife and return to his best.
Russian flag displayed at AO despite ban
Fans at the Australian Open have been banned from displaying Russian and Belarusian flags.
Rain, extreme heat force Open suspensions
The extreme heat policy was brought into play on day two at the Australian Open, while play was later suspended for a second time due to rain at Melbourne Park.
Australian qualifiers’ rough Open exits
Local qualifier Max Purcell has suffered a gut-wrenching Australian Open first-round exit after failing to nail any of six set points to force a decider.
Djokovic wins, delights in Open return
Novak Djokovic has delivered a straight-sets victory over Roberto Carballes Baena in his Australian Open return and enjoyed plenty of love in Rod Laver Arena.
Barty delights in return to Melbourne Park
Retired tennis champion Ash Barty has made a welcome return to Melbourne Park, hitting with ballkids to help launch First Nations Day at the Australian Open.
Play resumes amid Open fixture chaos
More rain delays have caused Australian Open officials a major scheduling headache but play has finally resuming on the outside courts at Melbourne Park.
Injured Nadal bows out of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal's Australian Open title defence is over following an injury-hampered second-round loss to unseeded American Mackenzie McDonald.
Gracious Nadal exits Open after injury
Rafael Nadal's Australian Open title defence is over following an injury-hampered second-round loss to unseeded American Mackenzie McDonald.
Calls to return Davis Cup ‘to the people’
John Millman has led calls for a Davis Cup rethink after a 25-year deal to finance and revamp the storied event was ended after less than five years by the ITF.
Badosa, Kudermetova withdraw at Adelaide
Paula Badosa and Veronika Kudermetova have withdrawn from their semi-final matches at the Adelaide International 2, handing walkover wins to their opponents.
Bautista Agut ends Kokkinakis Adelaide run
Roberto Bautista Agut saved 11 of 12 break points on his way to a semi-final victory over local hope and defending champion Thanasi Kokkinakis in Adelaide.
Tomljanovic out of Open, unsure on return
A devastated Ajla Tomljanovic concedes she doesn't know when she'll return from the knee injury that dashed her hopes of contending for the Australian Open.
Lack of matches no issue for Kyrgios
Australia's great hope Nick Kyrgios isn't bothered by his lack of game time heading into the Open, saying he feels fresh and ready for his home slam.
Adelaide title shoots Bencic into top 10
Swiss talent Belinda Bencic will temper the hype after a dominant title win in Adelaide and return to the world's top 10 primed her for an Australian Open tilt.
Lucky loser Kwon claims historic ATP title
Soonwoo Kwon has become the first South Korean to win multiple ATP titles, beating Roberto Bautista Agut in a memorable Adelaide International 2 final.
Stosur to retire after AO doubles events
This year's Australian Open women's and mixed doubles events will be Sam Stosur's last, the 38-year-old set to retire after 21 appearances at her home slam.
Balanced Collins cooking on AO return
Beaten in the Australian Open final by local hope Ash Barty last year, Danielle Collins hasn't returned with a heightened sense of expectation.
Gauff leads band of Iga’s Open challengers
American teenage prodigy and grand slam finalist Coco Gauff is among the leading challengers to Australian Open women's favourite Iga Swiatek.
Kyrgios has ability to win Open: Rosewall
With the 2022 Australian Open coin minted in his honour, four-time champion Ken Rosewall says Nick Kyrgios can rise to the occasion to take the title this year.
Kyrgios draws on Barty triumph at Open
Nick Kyrgios watched on as Ash Barty soaked up her triumphant Australian Open victory and is confident he can deliver his own drought-breaking title.
Djokovic fitness scare ahead of Open tilt
In worrying signs ahead of his Australian Open tilt, Novak Djokovic has needed treatment on his left hamstring throughout a practice match with Daniil Medvedev.
Kyrgios gets enticing Australian Open draw
Leading home hope Nick Kyrgios will launch his Australian Open campaign against lowly-ranked Russian Roman Safiullin while Alex de Minaur has drawn a qualifier.
Naomi Osaka reveals that she’s pregnant
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed in a social media post that she's pregnant with her first child.
Understated Nadal raring for Open defence
Rafael Nadal is confident he'll have enough preparation to have a strong crack at his Australian Open title defence, as Novak Djokovic's return looms.
Millman, Kubler notch wins in Adelaide
John Millman saved match points to beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Adelaide International 2, while fellow Australian Jason Kubler also had a round-one win.
Kudermetova outlasts Azarenka in Adelaide
Russia's Veronika Kudermetova has come from a set down to beat two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka in the first round in Adelaide.
Calls to move Open ‘ridiculous’: Tiley
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has lashed suggestions the Australian Open should be rescheduled from January but says the season length needs to be assessed.
Kvitova serves AO warning in Adelaide win
Petra Kvitova's serve was on song as she beat fellow Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the opening round of the Adelaide International 2.