US teen breaks new ground ahead of Djokovic match-up
American teen Nishesh Basavareddy, who is into his first ATP semi-final in New Zealand, has been drawn to meet his idol at next week's Australian Open.
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Shoulder injury creates fresh AO scare for Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from his Adelaide International quarter-final, casting a doubt over the local hope's upcoming Australian Open campaign.
Vintage Aiava fashionably late earning an Open return
Former teen star Destanee Aiava has snared a berth in the main draw of the Australian Open, with the Victorian winning her third match in qualifying.
ATP boss says tennis will survive if Sinner gets banned
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi insists fellow Italian Jannik Sinner isn't receiving preferential treatment over doping allegations against the world No.1.
Young Aussie Maya Joint on a high after career-best win
Teenager Maya Joint has scored the biggest win of her rookie career at the Hobart International, beating world No.53 Olga Danilovic in straight sets.
Sinner fires warning to Open rivals in charity match
World No.1 and defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has picked up where he left off in 2024, with a win, beating Alexei Popyrin in a charity match.
Ajla suspects some Open rivals want to avoid her early
As a wildcard entry, local Ajla Tomljanovic will hope for a kind start when the Australian Open draw is announced on Thursday.
Aussie teen tennis star Jones notches breakthrough win
Australia's much-hyped 16-year-old tennis player Emerson Jones is staying grounded after claiming the biggest win of her career at the Adelaide International.
Kokkinakis caps winning day for Aussies in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Chris O'Connell have joined qualifiers James Duckworth and Adam Walton as Australian winners at the Adelaide International tournament.
Tomic back in Australia trying to qualify for the Open
Former Wimbledon quarter-finalist Bernard Tomic is back home trying to qualify for the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Armenian ex-Russian makes Hobart tennis second round
Up-and-coming Elina Avanesyan, who switched allegiances from Russia to Armenia, has made the second round of the Hobart International tennis tournament.
Kyrgios set for shock Davis Cup return after five years
Nick Kyrgios has been named in the line-up for the Davis Cup qualifier in Sweden, with the prospect of him playing for Australia for the first time since 2019.
High seed de Minaur wary of demons lurking in Open draw
While Alex de Minaur is rapt with being the eighth seed for the Australian Open, the top local hope notes it guarantees nothing with results.
Tomic and Hewitt among early exits at Open qualifying
Bernard Tomic and Cruz Hewitt, the teenage son of Lleyton, have both lost in the first round of Australian Open qualifying but seven other locals advanced.
Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka
Novak Djokovic's quest for a 100th ATP title goes on after the Serb was beaten by towering American Reilly Opelka in a monumental Brisbane upset.
Opelka’s giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane
Big-serving pair Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will meet in the Brisbane semi-finals while women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in action.
Sabalenka persists with Plan B as AO tilt gathers steam
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka withstood Mirra Andreeva's stern challenge to book a Brisbane International final berth against qualifier Polina Kudermetova.
Lehecka, Opelka make Brisbane final after Dimitrov woe
Injury has ended Grigor Dimitrov's Brisbane International defence, the Bulgarian retiring in his semi with Jiri Lehecka, who'll play Reilly Opelka in the final.
Opelka dreams while Sabalenka fires in Brisbane
Jiri Lehecka will face fit-again Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International men's final while world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka aims for the women's crown.
Ruthless Sabalenka’s AO tune-up nets Brisbane crown
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will gun for a third-straight Australian Open title with a new trophy under her belt after winning the Brisbane International.
In-form Gauff, Fritz lead Team USA to United Cup glory
Big guns Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have swept Team USA to a 2-0 victory over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.
Opelka injury hands Brisbane crown to Lehecka
Czech Jiri Lehecka has won the Brisbane International after feelgood story Reilly Opelka retired with a back complaint when trailing 4-1 in the final.
Swiatek plays down Australian Open fitness fears
World No.2 Iga Swiatek insists she''ll be fine for the Australian Open despite battling injuries during Poland's United Cup campaign in Sydney.
Birrell takes top-10 scalp, Joint scares Azarenka
Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.
Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters
Novak Djokovic continued his stunning record against France's Gael Monfils to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals as another Frenchman starred again
De Minaur’s girl helps GB end Australia’s Cup hopes
Australia have been eliminated from the United Cup despite Alex de Minaur winning both his singles and doubles matches in a 2-1 defeat of Great Britain.
Never-say-die Thommo still thrives on Pat Rafter Arena
For Jordan Thompson, Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena was where his 2024 breakthrough year began so splendidly - and the way he's started 2025 there bodes well too.
Hewitt anoints speed Demon as Australian Open contender
Twenty years after making the Australian Open final, Lleyton Hewitt has no doubt Alex de Minaur can also make a deep run in his quest to break the home drought.
Aussie Birrell wins again to secure Brisbane QF berth
World No.113 Kimberly Birrell has secured a maiden quarter-final berth on the WTA tour after defeating Russian Anastasia Potapova at the Brisbane International.
Sabalenka finds groove to reach Brisbane quarter-finals
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka played the big points with class in a hard fought win over Yulia Putintseva to reach the last-eight at the Brisbane International.
‘My heart is full’: Novak boosted by family at his side
Novak Djokovic has found balance and serenity from having his family with him in Australia for the first time -- and it's reaping rewards on the court.