Fritz fires USA up ahead of Australia United Cup clash
America's Taylor Fritz surged past Britain's Cameron Norrie in the men's singles at the United Cup ahead of Monday's showdown with Australia's Alex De Minaur.
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Djokovic less nervous as he returns to his happy place
Novak Djokovic will attempt to win grand slam No.25 at this summer's Australian Open, and he's not feeling as nervous as last year.
Canada impress as Djokovic starts march to AO defence
Leylah Fernandez has starred for Canada in their 2-1 win over Chile in an action-packed day at the United Cup.
Fit-again Rodionova impresses in WTA return in Brisbane
Australia's top-ranked female tennis player Arina Rodionova has upset Italian Martina Trevisan in the first round of the reborn Brisbane International.
Thiem’s slithering surprise in Brisbane qualifier win
A deadly brown snake stopped play before Austrian Dominic Thiem produced a great Brisbane International qualifying escape against Australian James McCabe.
Three all-Australian ties in Brisbane first-round draw
The Brisbane International draw has tossed up three all-Australian first-round clashes and a repeat of the 2013 final between Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov.
De Minaur, Tomljanovic suffer opening-night losses
Australia have lost their United Cup battle against Great Britain after Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic lost their singles battles.
Nadal plays down hope of Aussie mission ‘impossible’
Rafael Nadal isn't contemplating a title in Australia after almost a year sidelined by injury, but that didn't stop him in similar circumstances in 2022.
China’s Zheng shines, Dutch triumph in United Cup
China's Zheng Qinwen is not letting her three-set United Cup victory over Czechia's Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova go to her head.
Osaka ready for Brisbane, but Czech Muchova withdraws
Ahead of her comeback Naomi Osaka says she has a new pain threshold after giving birth, while Brisbane third seed Karolina Muchova is out with a wrist injury.
Dutch duo cause double trouble for Norway in United Cup
Doubles experts Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof have helped the Netherlands claim a 2-1 United Cup win over Norway in Sydney.
Great snakes, on-court drama for Thiem in Brisbane
A snake catcher was called after play was interrupted at the Brisbane International in the match between Austrian Dominic Thiem and Australian James McCabe.
Three-all Australian ties in first-round Brisbane draw
The Brisbane International draw has tossed up three all-Australian first-round clashes and a repeat of the 2013 final between Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov.
Swiatek in Pole position to embrace world No.1 ranking
Polish star Iga Swiatek says she is now better placed to handle the pressure of being the world's best player as she tries to add to her tally of four majors.
Alex de Minaur loses to Briton Norrie at United Cup
Australia are 1-0 down against Great Britain at the United Cup in Perth after Alex de Minaur lost his singles against Cameron Norrie.
Spanish pair hold off Brazil star in United Cup opener
Spanish pair Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Sara Sorribes Tormo have combined to beat Brazil 2-1 in the United Cup opener in Perth.
Djokovic, Alcaraz predict Nadal will reach top level
The world's top players Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz maintain Rafael Nadal, who is preparing in Brisbane, will be back at the top of his game.
Old man Andy Murray not thinking of retirement just yet
Former world No.1 Andy Murray says he will keep playing for as long as he feels healthy and is able to match it with the best players in the world.
Kokkinakis hints at future as Nadal touches down
A fit-again Thanasi Kokkinakis still thinks his best tennis is ahead of him, but admits he isn't sure how much longer he can cope with the ATP Tour grind.
De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter
Australia's United Cup campaign will begin against Great Britain in Perth, with Alex de Minaur keen to avoid girlfriend Katie Boulter in the mixed-teams comp.
Naomi Osaka’s Christmas sessions set stage for comeback
Naomi Osaka's WTA comeback has hit full stride during sweltering Brisbane training sessions, while a stacked field attempt to qualify in the event's return.
Returning Tomljanovic believing again ahead of the Open
Three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic believes she can scale the heights again after missing 10 months of tennis following knee surgery.
Humble Hijikata hoping to improve, making no bold calls
Emerging star Rinky Hijikata isn't getting carried away ahead of his first grand-slam start since his inspired run to the US Open fourth round in New York.
Coach Moya unsure how Nadal will cope in slam comeback
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya says the star has done well in training for his injury comeback in Australia but grand slam tennis poses lingering concern.
Superstar Osaka’s Brisbane boost ‘best news for tennis’
Serena Williams' ex-coach has welcomed the return of Naomi Osaka, calling the former world No.1's Brisbane International presence a huge boost for the sport.
‘Tired’ Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis
The mercurial Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis, but is vowing to make a successful comeback from serious injury and bow out on his own terms.
Newfound believer de Minaur ready to vie for Open glory
Newly crowned Newcombe Medal winner and world No.12 Alex de Minaur is confident he can compete for Australian Open glory after enjoying his best season yet.
Alex de Minaur wins second Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has joined the ranks of multiple Newcombe Medal winners after claiming Australian tennis's top honour for a second time.
Nick Kyrgios officially out of Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios is out of the Australian Open for a second consecutive year after failing to overcome a lingering wrist injury.
Wozniacki, Birrell among Australian Open wildcards
Former women's champion and world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is among seven wildcard recipients for the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Surging Aussie men to jostle for Brisbane wildcards
Alexei Popyrin leads home hopes but the quality of the Brisbane International field means four of Australia's in-form men have missed automatic qualification.