Kvitova seals United Cup tie for Czechs
Petra Kvitova has beaten Germany's Laura Siegemund in straight sets to clinch a first United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic in Sydney.
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Pat Rafter’s big hope for Tomljanovic
Pat Rafter hopes Ajla Tomljanovic's courage and talent reap deserved rewards this summer as she builds towards the Australian Open at the United Cup.
Tiley wants a happy Kyrgios at home Open
With Ash Barty retired, Nick Kyrgios will be the top local hope at the Australian Open and tournament director Craig Tiley hopes he can enjoy the challenge.
Italy’s great tennis hope targets history
No Italian man has won the Australian Open but Matteo Berrettini is using the inaugural United Cup team event as build-up as he targets breaking through.
Injured Kyrgios pulls out of United Cup
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play, citing need to overcome injury ahead of the Australian Open.
Ruud feud with Kyrgios thaws after chat
Norway's world No.3 Casper Ruud has had some explosive confrontations with 'fun' opponent Nick Kyrgios but says their relationship has thawed.
Swiatek hoping to meet, thank Barty
Iga Swiatek has earned her ranking as the world's best female tennis player but wants to tell Ash Barty of the role the retired champion played in her rise.
Barty backs Tomljanovic for AO title tilt
The nation's new women's No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic is in the form of her life and can challenge for Australian Open glory, reigning champion Ash Barty says.
Rafter backing United Cup in Brisbane
Pat Rafter says the coming United Cup in Brisbane is a step in the right direction for tennis and tips world No.1 Iga Swiatek to be a huge drawcard.
Rafter a keen observer as Kyrgios returns
Tennis great Pat Rafter will be as keen an observer as every other fan when Nick Kyrgios breaks a three-year exile to represent Australia at the United Cup.
Venus Williams nabs Aussie Open wildcard
Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams will make her 22nd Australian Open appearance after being awarded a wildcard into the Melbourne Park tournament.
Kyrgios pumped for United Cup mixed event
Nick Kyrgios is excited about returning for the Australian summer of tennis, starting with the United Cup in Sydney from December 29 to January 8.
Retired Barty claims fifth Newcombe Medal
Retired superstar Ash Barty has claimed a record fifth straight Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of 2022 for her magic month in January.
Retired Barty to win Newcombe Medal No.5
She's 11 months into retirement but superstar Ash Barty will claim a record fifth straight Newcombe Medal on Monday night as Australian tennis's player of 2022.
Kyrgios says Davis Cup an easy call
Not feeling the love at home, Nick Kyrgios has no qualms about turning his back on the Davis Cup and may never play for Australia in the team tournament again.
Djokovic locks in Adelaide tennis return
Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will play the Adelaide International before a return to Melbourne a year after his controversial deportation.
Stosur, Hewitt to captain ‘hyped up’ Cup
Sam Stosur will be a playing co-captain for Australia in the maiden United Cup mixed tennis event that will debut in three cities across the country next month.
Hewitt’s heroes fight into Davis Cup final
Australia's tennis men have reached the Davis Cup final for the first time in 19 years after coming from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in the semis in Malaga.
Aussie Davis Cup men inspired by Socceroos
Australia's tennis men have taken time out before practice for their Davis Cup final against Canada to cheer on the Socceroos in their World Cup win.
‘Oxford’ blocks de Minaur Davis Cup dream
Spain-based Alex de Minaur will have all the support in the Davis Cup final in Malaga but Felix Auger-Aliassime threatens the Australian No.1's dream.
Aussie Davis Cup dream shattered by Canada
Australia's hopes of regaining the Davis Cup after 19 years have been sunk by Canada, who beat Lleyton Hewitt's men 2-0 in the World Cup final of tennis.
Can Aust win Davis Cup without Kyrgios?
Australia's tennis men need an X-factor to lift the Davis Cup - but Nick Kyrgios wasn't around to help them take that final step in Malaga.
The real de Minaur is shining at Davis Cup
Wearing the Davis Cup green and gold seems to give Alex de Minaur wings - and Australia will need another special performance from their No.1 in the semi-final.
Aussies battle into Davis Cup semi-finals
Jordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur have delivered battling triumphs to power Australia into the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2017.
Record ATP prize money increase for 2023
The ATP has announced a record increase of more than $55m in prize money for players on the men's tour, ahead of December's season-opener in Australia.
I have visa to play in Aust Open: Djokovic
Tennis great Novak Djokovic has expressed his delight at being granted a visa which will enable him to compete again in next year's Australian Open.
Tiley hopeful Djokovic can play the Open
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley is hopeful but not certain Novak Djokovic will have his visa ban overturned in time to play the 2023 Australian Open.
Perfect Storm lifts Aust to BJK Cup final
Storm Sanders and Sam Stosur are the toast of Australian tennis after beating hosts Great Britain to power their team into the Billie Jean King Cup final.
Aussies lose BJK Cup final to Swiss
Australia's long wait to become women's tennis world champions goes on after they lost the Billie Jean King Cup final 2-0 to Switzerland in Glasgow.
Storm, Ajla blast Aussies to BJK Cup semis
Storm Sanders won twice and Ajla Tomljanovic also prevailed as Australia beat Belgium 3-0 to roar into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Glasgow.
Kyrgios set to face Nadal in summer opener
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios and three-times major quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic will lead Australia at the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' event.