Barty to play qualifier in Open opener
World No.1 Ash Barty will play a qualifer in the first round as the home hope bids to end the country's 44-year Australian Open title drought at Melbourne Park.
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Open crowds to be capped at 50 per cent
The Victorian Government has announced it will be capping crowds for the Australian Open at 50 per cent capacity amid the ongoing COVID outbreak in Melbourne.
Draw looming as Djokovic awaits visa call
The Australian Open draw will be held in a few hours but whether top seed Novak Djokovic is part of the tournament hangs on a government decision.
Djokovic defends movements before Open
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has issued a statement explaining his movements and results of COVID-19 tests before his arrival in Australia.
Men’s tour welcomes Djokovic court victory
The ATP tour has welcomed the court decision to allow world No.1 Novak Djokovic to remain in Australia, saying the situation was "damaging" to all.
Freed Djokovic back on Rod Laver Arena
Novak Djokovic headed for Melbourne Park to practice for the Australian Open after being freed from immigration detention stating 'I want to stay and compete'.
Djokovic freed, but visa worries continue
Novak Djokovic can leave immigration detention after an order by a Federal Circuit Court judge, but he still faces the possibility of a cancelled visa.
Kyrgios out of Sydney, no Open lead-up
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic hours before his first match and now appears in doubt for the Australian Open.
Djokovic to be freed from detention
Novak Djokovic will be freed from immigration detention after an order by Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly.
Barty pulls out of Sydney Tennis Classic
After winning the Adelaide International, world No.1 Ash Barty has pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic to focus on her Australian Open preparation.
Djokovic ‘utterly confused’ by visa ordeal
Such is the global attention in Novak Djokovic's court case against being deported to Serbia that the live stream link crashed, forcing a delay in proceedings.
Judge: ‘What more could Djokovic do?’
Novak Djokovic had medical advice from a professor, a physician and an expert panel about his vaccination status, says the judge deciding his visa challenge.
Tiley breaks silence before Novak hearing
Tennis Australia boss and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has spoken publicly for the first time since Novak Djokovic's visa was denied.
Canada on brink of ATP Cup triumph
Canadian Denis Shapovalov has put his country one win away from the ATP Cup title, beating Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in Sydney.
Anisimova wins Melbourne Summer Set
Amanda Anisimova has found form ahead of the Australian Open, capping a dominant week on Rod Laver Arena to claim the Melbourne Summer Set title.
Popyrin’s rosy outlook after bumpy 2021
Alexei Popyrin wants more consistency after a 2021 campaign that began with a maiden ATP title, but finished with him far from impressed with his game.
Tomic making a racket at Open qualifying
Colourful and controversial Bernard Tomic is back at the Australian Open qualifying, and taking to social media to chart his journey.
Djokovic set for grilling over Open fate
Novak Djokovic could be asked to explain the timeline of events that have led to his possible deportation when his case is heard in Federal Court on Monday.
Barty aims for double glory in Adelaide
Australia's world No.1 Ash Barty could win both the singles and doubles titles at the Adelaide International on Sunday.
Rusty Nadal into Melbourne ATP final
Rafael Nadal admits he's far from the polished product, but the 20-time major champion has still done enough to reach the Melbourne Summer Set final.
Monfils ends Kokkinakis’ Adelaide ATP run
Rejuvenated Australian hope Thanasi Kokkinakis missed his moment as top seed Gael Monfils raced away 7-5 6-0 to book a spot in the Adelaide International final.
Barty storms into Adelaide WTA final
Australian world No.1 Ash Barty has beaten fellow French Open champion Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-4 to qualify for the Adelaide International final.
Djokovic had COVID-19, court papers reveal
World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic contracted COVID-19 ahead of his trip to Melbourne for the Australian Open, court documents show.
Kyrgios warns Djokovic will want revenge
While Novak Djokovic has thanked supporters amid the visa row, Nick Kyrgios says the world No.1 will use it as fuel if he plays in the Australian Open.
Czech player joins Novak in exemption mess
Czech doubles player Renata Voracova has joined Novak Djokovic in a quarantine hotel after having her visa cancelled, despite arriving in Australia last month.
Kokkinakis lands third big win in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis has progressed to his first ATP semi-final since 2017, edging Mikael Ymer in a third impressive win at the Adelaide International.
COVID-positive Majchrzak set to miss Open
ATP Cup semi-finalists Poland were forced into a late change after Kamil Majchrzak tested positive to COVID-19, before being beaten by Spain.
Czech player loses visa, joins Djokovic
Czech player Renata Voracova has reportedly had her visa revoked and been ordered to leave the country, despite already playing a tournament since arriving.
COVID-positive Majchrzak out of ATP Cup
ATP Cup semi-finalists Poland have been forced into a late change after Kamil Majchrzak tested positive to COVID-19.
Barty serves up masterclass in Adelaide
World No.1 Ash Barty is through to the Adelaide International semi-finals after trouncing 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in straight sets.
Federal govt defends Djokovic detention
The Home Affairs Minister says Novak Djokovic, who faces deportation unless his legal challenge is successful, fell foul of COVID-19 entry requirements.