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.
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.
Another win for Jason Kubler and mixed doubles success for Samantha Stosur and John Peers have earned Australia their first United Cup tennis victory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three-time Australian Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is physically equipped for another deep run in Melbourne later this month.
Rafael Nadal pointed out a shortfall of the new United Cup, saying it should be fixed for next time.
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Young Australian Alexei Popyrin has upset Canadian world No.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime in their first-round duel at the Adelaide International.
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.
Rafael Nadal will be hungry to make amends if Spain's tie against Great Britain goes to a live mixed doubles clash.
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.
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.
Poland's world No.1 Iga Swiatek has started the new season in style, powering through her opening match at the United Cup against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva.
Former world No.2 Alexander Zverev has been beaten by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the United Cup in Sydney on his return following ankle surgery.
Rafael Nadal won two slams then endured numerous injuries in 2022, but he is back fit and aiming to make an impact at the first United Cup mixed-teams event.
Great Britain has defeated Australia 3-2 in their first tie at the United Cup but Jason Kubler's come-from-behind win gave the hosts something to cheer about.
Switzerland, the US, France and Italy have all recorded wins at the United Cup mixed teams tournament.
The United Stateshave taken an unassailable 3-1 lead over the Czech Republic in the United Cup after Tomas Machac was forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe.
Australia's United Cup campaign is off to a grim start, with Alex de Minaur and Zoe Hives losing in straight sets on day one of the new team tournament.
Novak Djokovic says his return to Australia proves he is ready to move on from his deportation, but believes he will always wear scars from the messy saga.
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.
Fighting wins for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Despina Papamichail over Bulgarian opponents have given Greece a perfect start to the United Cup.
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.
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.
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.
Norway's world No.3 Casper Ruud has had some explosive confrontations with 'fun' opponent Nick Kyrgios but says their relationship has thawed.
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.
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.
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.