Novak Djokovic not above border rules: PM
Scott Morrison has declared Novak Djovokic was not above the rules, after the Australian Border Force cancelled the tennis star's visa to enter the country.
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Government cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa
The federal government has cancelled the visa of tennis Serbian star Novak Djokovic just days out from the Australian Open.
Brave Barty opens 2022 season in style
World No.1 Ash Barty has gamely battled back from a set and a service break down to beat American teenage prodigy Coco Gauff in her season-opener in Adelaide.
Djokovic exemption divides opinion
The decision to grant world No.1 Novak Djokovic a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open has prompted strong reactions, scepticism and coyness.
Russia depth on show in ATP Cup defence
The unheralded Roman Safiullin and world No.2 Daniil Medvedev have shot Russia to the brink of a semi-final berth in their ATP Cup defence.
Murray loses in Australian Open setback
Andy Murray's Australian Open preparation has taken a hit, with the three-time grand slam winner beaten in the first round of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Kokkinakis in powerful defeat of Millman
Thanasi Kokkinakis has breezed by fellow Australian John Millman to begin his 2022 campaign on a winning note at the Adelaide International.
Novak Djokovic to play the Australian Open
After months of uncertainty, world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed he's been granted a medical exemption and will contest this month's Australian Open.
Stosur predicting tears in Open farewell
Samantha Stosur plans to make the most of her unique position as she prepares for a singles farewell in her 20th Australian Open campaign.
Tsitipas in doubt for Australian Open
World No.4 and 2021 French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas is the latest superstar to be in doubt for this month's Australian Open.
Sabalenka dreads Barty army at Aust Open
Women's world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying a growing rivalry with Ash Barty that could peak at this month's Australian Open.
Khachanov sets sights on ATP top-10 return
Former world No.8 Karen Khachanov insists he can climb back into the ATP's top-10 rankings as he prepares to start his season at the Adelaide International.
Saville qualifies at Adelaide WTA event
Daria Saville's comeback from a chronic foot injury is on track, the Australian winning through qualifying at the Adelaide International.
Stosur tipping tears in Aust Open farewell
Samantha Stosur plans to make the most of her unique position as she prepares for a singles farewell in her 20th Australian Open campaign.
Spain, Poland in early ATP Cup wins
Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta and Poland's Kamil Majchrzak both enjoyed comfortable singles wins to begin their ATP Cup ties against Poland and Georgia on Monday.
Sore Duckworth out of ATP Cup clash
Australian world No.176 Max Purcell has been rushed into the line-up to take on Jannik Sinner after James Duckworth was ruled out with a hip injury.
Gauff likely first 2022 match for Barty
Australia's world No.1 Ash Barty will likely face American teenager Coco Gauff in her first match of 2022, at the WTA 500 event in Adelaide next week.
Argentina ease through in ATP Cup opener
Argentina's Federico Delbonis and Diego Schwartzman both won their matches 6-1 6-2 to secure an easy first-leg win over Georgia at the ATP Cup in Sydney.
Nadal in Melbourne, announces ‘Here I am’
Rafael Nadal has allayed fears that he could miss the Australian Open following his brush with COVID-19 by announcing his arrival in Melbourne.
Zverev well-placed for Aust Open charge
Australian Open hope Alexander Zverev thinks he's better positioned to build on his ATP Finals victory next year compared to when he last won the title in 2018.
Demon eager for tough ATP Cup task
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will have his hands full in the ATP Cup from Sunday, while James Duckworth hopes to cement his newly-franked top-50 status.
Ruud awakening for ATP Cup underdog Norway
Casper Ruud announced himself in Norway's ATP Cup debut in 2020 and will return two years later with a target on his back as a top-10 talent.
Stosur to end singles career at Aust Open
Australia's US Open winner and former world No.4 Samantha Stosur will retire from singles competition after next month's Australian Open.
Kyrgios’ path to Aust Open confirmed
Nick Kyrgios has accepted a Sydney Tennis Classic wildcard, his final stop ahead of an Australian Open that could be without a host of top talents.
Tennis star COVID positive in Sydney
Canada's Dennis Shapovalov says he had tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Sydney ahead of the Australian tennis summer.
Andy Murray earns Australian Open wildcard
Andy Murray has been handed a wildcard into the Australian Open, ensuring his first appearance at the tennis grand slam tournament since 2019.
Djokovic wants to play at the Open: Tiley
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says world No.1 and nine-times champion Novak Djokovic wants to play in Melbourne despite not revealing his vaccination status.
Ash Barty crowned ITF 2021 world champion
Ash Barty has been crowned the International Tennis Federation women's world champion for 2021 after her triumphant Wimbledon-winning season.
Berrettini backs Aus Open vax mandate
Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini, the world No.7, has said he supports the demand for competitors at the Australian Open to be fully vaccinated.
Corruption bans for six Moroccan players
A Moroccan tennis player has been given a life ban, and five compatriots lengthy suspensions, after being found guilty of offences related to match-fixing.
Alcott eyes prime-time grand slam send-off
Next year's Australian Open quad wheelchair final will be the feature match on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday afternoon for the first time.