Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish
Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Aussie No.1 blasts Tennis Australia for wildcard snub
Australia's top-ranked women's tennis ace has accused the governing body of not liking her after being overlooked for a wildcard into her home grand slam.
Charity night featuring Osaka and Raducanu cancelled
A charity tennis clash at Rod Laver Arena between two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been cancelled.
Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ
Marketa Vondrousova's Australian Open hopes are in doubt after she pulled out of the Adelaide International ahead of her first-round match.
Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying
Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.
Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart
Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin will meet Daria Saville for a place in the Hobart International quarter-finals after a straight-sets round-one win.
Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out
Jordan Thompson has led a trio of Aussies who completed straight-sets wins at the Adelaide International, but three compatriots didn't make it past round one.
Krejcikova, Haddad Maia upset at Adelaide International
Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya has stunned world No.10 Barbora Krejcikova at the Adelaide International, while the 11th-ranked Beatriz Haddad Maia is also out.
Kokkinakis bags soft ‘lemon’ balls after Adelaide loss
Thanasi Kokkinakis described the tennis balls as "lemons" after their slow nature nullified his power game in his first-round loss to Dusan Lajovic
No home comfort for Kokkinakis as he loses in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis's Australian Open preparations have taken another hit, ousted from his hometown Adelaide International by Serb Dusan Lajovic.
Injured Popyrin out of Adelaide International
Local hope Alexei Popyrin faces a disrupted lead-in to the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Adelaide International with a glute injury.
Mertens eases past Collins at Hobart International
Top seed Elise Mertens has convincingly beaten former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins in the opening round of the Hobart International.
Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out
The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.
Open chief Tiley hopeful of Nadal return in 2025
Despite Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open through injury, tournament chief Craig Tiley is hopeful the Spanish great will return in 2025.
Rafter backs de Minaur as the real deal ahead of Open
Former world No.1 Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world No.10.
Hip injury forces Nadal out of Australian Open
A muscle tear has forced 22-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal out of this month's Australian Open, raising concerns for the 37-year-old's career.
Dimitrov snaps six-year title drought in Brisbane
Grigor Dimitrov has won his first title since 2017, beating Danish world No.8 Holger Rune 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 at the Brisbane International final.
Zverev digs deep to secure United Cup final for Germany
Alexander Zverev, having saved two match points to win his singles rubber against Poland, paired up to win the doubles and earn Germany a United Cup triumph.
Rybakina thumps Sabalenka in Brisbane title statement
Elena Rybakina has reversed the result of last year's Australian Open final, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-0 6-3 to claim the Brisbane International women's title.
De Minaur ‘dangerous’ ahead of tilt at Australian Open
Beating Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev and gaining a top-10 ranking in one week, no wonder Alex de Minaur's belief is building before the Australian Open.
Sabalenka-Rybakina rivalry to be reheated in Brisbane
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, top Brisbane seeds and Australian Open finalists last year, will meet again to decide another WTA trophy.
No pinball for wizard Dimitrov as Brisbane win beckons
Grigor Dimitrov has led a quieter existence in Brisbane than on previous visits but says he's still got tricks up his sleeve to show Holger Rune in the final.
Azarenka injury scare in Brisbane semi-final exit
Victoria Azarenka appeared to jar her knee in the final game of a high-quality semi-final loss to her Belarusian compatriot Aryna Sabalenka in Brisbane.
De Minaur downs Zverev but Aussies out of United Cup
Alex de Minaur has continued his dazzling form by beating German star Alexander Zverev but it still wasn't enough to keep Australia in the United Cup.
Rybakina commands top billing in Open return
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina was relegated to the outside courts in a cold Melbourne welcome last year but will command the big stage on her Open return.
Craig Tiley flags Australian Open security warning
Only the flags of those players competing will be allowed on display at this year's Australian Open, while Russian and Belarusian flags are banned altogether.
Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth
Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in their Sydney semi-final.
De Minaur hails Australia’s unsung United Cup stars
Singles star Alex de Minaur has saluted the unsung heroics of doubles luminaries Storm Hunter and Matt Ebden in Australia's push for United Cup glory.
Nadal’s ‘scary’ Open injury doubts after Brisbane loss
Rafael Nadal has expressed doubt over his Australian Open status after feeling muscle soreness near the same hip that required surgery during his Brisbane loss.
Aussie Thompson wins epic against comeback man Nadal
Rafael Nadal's comeback has been gatecrashed by Australian Jordan Thompson, who saved three match points before winning a three-and-a-half hour Brisbane epic.
Holger Rune eyes fifth title after cool Brisbane win
Top seed Holger Rune has progressed to the final of the Brisbane International, where he'll play resurgent 2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov.