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.
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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.
Nadal lowers his expectations ahead of Brisbane return
Rafael Nadal has warned Brisbane spectators he will be in 'unexplored terrain' next month as he looks to lower his own expectations for his return.
Kyrgios to be at Australian Open ‘in some form’: TA
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley says Nick Kyrgios, who is wrestling with injury problems, will be at Melbourne Park in January one way or another.
Even Tiger feels we must savour Nadal Brisbane return
Rafael Nadal will make his comeback in Brisbane, as another sporting great Tiger Woods suggested we should all savour watching the great Spaniard while we can.
Nadal to return in Brisbane’s Australian Open warm-up
Rafael Nadal will make his return to tennis after nearly a year's absence at January's Brisbane International event, a warm-up for the Australian Open.
Alcaraz in sights, star trio in Brisbane Int return
Ben Shelton, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will play the Brisbane International, while organisers remain hopeful of landing a big fish in Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner punishes Demon as Aussie Davis Cup dream dies
Australia have lost a second straight Davis Cup final, after Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur were beaten in their singles matches in a 2-0 defeat to Italy.
Hewitt’s sad crew say they’ll be back to win Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian team were despondent after their Davis Cup final loss but their spearhead Alex de Minaur believes they can win in Malaga next year.
Agonising loss for Aussie Popyrin in Davis Cup final
Alexei Popyrin has lost Australia's crucial opening rubber of their Davis Cup final to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.
Popyrin will lead Australia’s Davis Cup final charge
Alexei Popyrin will lead Australia's challenge in the Davis Cup final, while Alex de Minaur will face Italy's Jannik Sinner in the second rubber.
De Minaur’s Davis Cup mountain against super Sinner
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will face a youthful nemesis in the shape of Italy's Jannik Sinner in the Davis Cup final in Malaga.
Sinner downs Djokovic twice, sets up Aussie final clash
Italy's Jannik Sinner has sensationally beaten Novak Djokovic twice in one evening to set up a Davis Cup final against Australia.
De Minaur, Popyrin power Australia into Davis Cup final
Australia's tennis men believe no-one will want to play them after they beat Finland to reach back-to-back Davis Cup finals in Malaga.
Purcell: Davis Cup win would top my Wimbledon triumph
Australian Max Purcell believes a Davis Cup triumph for his nation would be his greatest tennis moment, surpassing even his Wimbledon doubles victory.
Never-say-die ‘Demon’ inspires Aussies to Davis Cup win
Alex de Minaur has dug deep, producing one of his gutsiest Davis Cup triumphs to help inspire Australia to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
Kyrgios says ‘stars will have to align’ for comeback
Australia's former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios says 'the stars will have to align' for him to make a successful return to tennis after 14 months out.
Departing Molik’s upbeat message for Australian tennis
Alicia Molik has finished her decade-long job as Billie Jean King Cup captain with a positive prediction about the future for Australian tennis.