Millman, Kubler notch wins in Adelaide
John Millman saved match points to beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Adelaide International 2, while fellow Australian Jason Kubler also had a round-one win.
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Kudermetova outlasts Azarenka in Adelaide
Russia's Veronika Kudermetova has come from a set down to beat two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka in the first round in Adelaide.
Calls to move Open ‘ridiculous’: Tiley
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has lashed suggestions the Australian Open should be rescheduled from January but says the season length needs to be assessed.
Kvitova serves AO warning in Adelaide win
Petra Kvitova's serve was on song as she beat fellow Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the opening round of the Adelaide International 2.
Sloane Stephens in early Hobart WTA exit
Qualifier Lauren Davis has blasted past fellow American Sloane Stephens in windy Hobart, putting the brakes on the former US Open champion after a strong 2022.
John Millman earns pre-Open Adelaide tilt
John Millman has beaten compatriot Chris O'Connell in the final round of Adelaide International 2 qualifying but both will feature in the main draw.
Djokovic wins epic Adelaide title
Novak Djokovic's winning streak in Australia has extended to 34 games after he produced a fighting comeback to beat American Sebastian Korda in Adelaide.
Fritz, Pegula star in USA United Cup win
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time champion and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka is the latest superstar to withdraw from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Underdone Osaka in extreme Open doubt
Two-time champion and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka seems almost certain to miss the Australian Open, having not played a match since last September.
Djokovic to face Shapovalov in Adelaide
Top seed Novak Djokovic has been made to work hard for his berth in the Adelaide International quarter-finals, where he will face Canadian Denis Shapovalov.
Millman, Fourlis handed AO wildcards
Australians John Millman and Jaimee Fourlis have claimed two of the final four Australian Open wildcards on offer for the year's first major later this month.
Kokkinakis pipped by Sinner in Adelaide
Australian hope Thanasi Kokkinakis has been beaten in two tight sets by Italian world No.15 Jannik Sinner at the Adelaide International 1.
Djokovic, Kyrgios plan Open warm-up clash
Novak Djokovic has confirmed he's in discussion with Nick Kyrgios to play an Australian Open warm-up match in Melbourne.
Pegula stuns Swiatek as USA lead Poland
Jessica Pegula's upset of world No.1 Iga Swiatek and victory for Frances Tiafoe have given Team USA a commanding 2-0 United Cup semi-final lead over Poland.
Popyrin beaten at Adelaide International
Australia's Alexei Popyrin has lost his quarter-final in Adelaide after a temper tantrum from Yoshihito Nishioka turned the match the Japanese player's way.
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.
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.