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.
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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.
Marathon man Kokkinakis playing the tennis of his life
Adelaide's Thanasi Kokkinakis, a magnet for marathon tennis drama, won't be deflected from his resilient quest to make 2025 the best year of his career.
AO goal drives upbeat Birrell despite Brisbane exit
Kimberly Birrell will move on fast after having her fairytale ended in Brisbane, where world No1 Aryna Sabalenka is in ominous form.
Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare
Jordan Thompson, set to be seeded for the first time at the Australian Open, is now under an injury cloud after suffering a foot injury in Brisbane.
‘Need a miracle’: Kyrgios cops comeback reality check
Nick Kyrgios has lost in his long-awaited return from injury to big-serving French gun Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International first round.
World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.
Djokovic hatches Murray plan to take down next-gen
Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a seamless opening to his Australian Open tilt and revealed how he hopes to unseat the younger foes standing in the way of history.
Sore Kyrgios accepts new reality in comeback experiment
Nick Kyrgios admits his tennis return is a potentially short-lived experiment despite a mostly positive reintroduction in Brisbane after wrist surgery.
New coach Murray offers Djokovic advice from the slopes
Novak Djokovic joked that he hoped coach Andy Murray did not injure himself on a family skiing trip before the Brit joins him for the Australian Open.
Joint ousts Inglis, books date with Azarenka
Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka in the Brisbane International.
‘Kept in dark’: Djokovic weighs in on doping drama
Novak Djokovic has added his voice to the frustrations in tennis over the handling of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's doping cases.
Exciting Joint books date with ex-world No.1 Azarenka
Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.
Thompson scores fightback Brisbane win over Berrettini
Australia's Jordan Thompson has shown fighting spirit and outside-the-box tactics to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini at the Brisbane International.
Popyrin has weapons to reach world’s top 10: Newcombe
Australian tennis legend John Newcombe believes Alexei Popyrin can take the next step in 2025 and reach the world's top 10 after a breakout year.
Birrell wins all-Aussie clash to set up Navarro meeting
Australia's Kimberly Birrell fought back from a set down to beat friend and countrywoman Priscilla Hon in the opening round of the Brisbane International.
Brits beat Argentina to give Aussies United Cup boost
A stunning performance by Katie Boulter and Charles Broom in the mixed doubles match has fired Great Britain to a 2-1 win over Argentina in the United Cup.
Kyrgios returns with dazzling doubles win with Djokovic
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has made a successful return to competitive tennis with a classy Brisbane International doubles win with Novak Djokovic.
He can beat anyone: Djokovic’s big call on Kyrgios
The great Novak Djokovic believes Nick Kyrgios still has the game to beat anyone on any day after teaming with the mercurial star on his long-awaited comeback.
‘A true legend’: family, stars farewell tennis great
Roger Federer has penned a letter to the widow of Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, read to his state funeral, describing him as a true legend.
‘Never satisfied’: Demon’s slog is his Xmas Day gift
Alex de Minaur opens up about the Christmas Day plans he hopes will unwrap success in 2025, Australian Open disappointment and his key goals for next year.
Australian tennis champ Max Purcell accepts doping ban
Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of rules under tennis' anti-doping program.