Beaten Swiatek not hitting panic button
Vanquished world No.1 Iga Swiatek has brushed off a surprise straight-sets loss to Jessica Pegula at the United Cup despite ending the match in tears.
tennis
Next-gen Aussies on show in AO qualifiers
A host of Australia's generation next will be aiming to earn a spot at the Australian Open after being handed wildcards into the qualifying event.
Australia delights in Barty’s baby joy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among many offering congratulations and well wishes to Ash Barty after the retired tennis star revealed she is pregnant.
Djokovic boost as Alcaraz exits Open field
A leg injury has forced Spanish world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz out of this month's Australian Open, leaving Novak Djokovic an even hotter title favourite.
Hot USA to play Italy in United Cup final
The USA and Italy will clash for the inaugural United Cup title after scoring dominant semi-final wins in Sydney.
Ruud eyes big Australian Open opportunity
Norway's Casper Ruud is set to be second seed at the Australian Open and with a deep run in Melbourne, could end the tournament as the world No.1.
Pegula gives US a United Cup final lead
Red-hot Jessica Pegula has beaten Martina Trevisan to give Team USA a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five-rubber United Cup final against Italy in Sydney.
Pegula, Tiafoe give US big Cup final lead
Wins for Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe have given the USA a commanding 2-0 lead over Italy in the best-of-five United Cup final in Sydney.
Fritz seals United Cup final win for USA
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
Fritz ousts battling Zverev in United Cup
American world No.9 Taylor Fritz has taken barely an hour to beat Alexander Zverev, the German again struggling in his comeback from injury at the United Cup.
Popyrin shocks world No.6 Auger-Aliassime
Young Australian Alexei Popyrin has upset Canadian world No.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime in their first-round duel at the Adelaide International.
Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Nadal bemoans dead tie versus Australia
Rafael Nadal pointed out a shortfall of the new United Cup, saying it should be fixed for next time.
Tsitsipas striving for tennis zen mode
Three-time Australian Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is physically equipped for another deep run in Melbourne later this month.
Poland advances to United Cup city final
Poland have booked their spot in Brisbane's United Cup city final against Italy after Hubert Hurkacz beat three-time grand slam champ Stan Wawrinka.
Tiley backs United Cup amid criticism
Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley disagrees with suggestions the inaugural United Cup mixed teams event has not been the raging success it was supposed to be.
Practice matches included in AO qualifiers
Australian Open qualifiers are now paid ticketed events, with Tennis Australia to add practice matches at Rod Laver Arena to the schedule as a fan incentive.
Djokovic holds no grudge against Australia
Former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has defeated Constant Lestienne in straight sets to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Adelaide International 1.
Australia seals first United Cup win
Another win for Jason Kubler and mixed doubles success for Samantha Stosur and John Peers have earned Australia their first United Cup tennis victory.
Alcaraz to return in tennis charity event
Carlos Alcaraz will make his first appearance in Australia as world No.1 at the Tennis Plays for Peace charity event at Rod Laver Arena on January 11.
Barty’s mentor role at Australian Open
Retired champion Ash Barty will return to Melbourne Park for the 2023 Australian Open in a more relaxed role as mentor of fellow tennis prodigy Olivia Gadecki.
Vondrousova, Sabalenka through in Adelaide
Former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Adelaide quarter-finals after the pair enjoyed contrasting victories.
Greece, US, Poland through in United Cup
Greece have scraped through to the United Cup semi-finals after beating Croatia in the mixed doubles of the Perth city final.
Hewitt’d welcome back Sydney International
A four-time winner of the Sydney International, Lleyton Hewitt says he'd be happy to see the now-defunct event restored to the calendar..
Aussie Popyrin makes Adelaide quarters
Australian Alexei Popyrin will take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 after producing yet another fighting win.
Kvitova, Ruud cruise to United Cup wins
Petra Kvitova's victory clinched a United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic over Germany, while Casper Ruud provided brief respite for Norway.
Nadal shock loss puts Spain on the brink
Rafael Nadal will be hungry to make amends if Spain's tie against Great Britain goes to a live mixed doubles clash.
Top-ranked Greeks aim for United Cup glory
Australia's hopes of winning the inaugural United Cup have suffered a blow following the withdrawal of Nick Kyrgios, with Greece shaping as the team to beat.
Cloud over injured Kyrgios’ Open tilt
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play as he contends with an ankle injury ahead of the Australian Open.
Greece, US in perfect starts to United Cup
Fighting wins for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Despina Papamichail over Bulgarian opponents have given Greece a perfect start to the United Cup.
Record prizes for 2023 Australian Open
A record $76.5 million will be paid out in prize money at next month's Australian Open as tennis's biggest stars battle for more than $100 million over summer.