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.
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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.
Aussie Purcell accepts provisional tennis doping ban
Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of doping rules in a medical clinic blunder.
Australian duo withdraw from Brisbane International
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Ajla Tomljanovic hope to be fit for the Australian Open despite pulling out of the Brisbane International with injury.
‘A joke’: Thompson slams tennis doping ban of Purcell
Australian tennis star Jordan Thompson has slammed the doping ban of US Open-winning doubles partner Max Purcell.
Kyrgios draws rising French star in Brisbane comeback
Nick Kyrgios drew big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Perricard in the first round of the Brisbane International and had the perfect practice partner to prepare.
Djokovic-Murray: a dream team to give rivals nightmares
Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis feel Novak Djokovic's 'dream team' link-up with Andy Murray as coach could be a masterstroke for the great Serbian champ.
Kyrgios labels Sinner, Swiatek doping saga ‘disgusting’
Nick Kyrgios has vowed to keep speaking up on drugs in sport after tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek tested positive to banned substances.
De Minaur wins but Australia lose opener in United Cup
Alex de Minaur kicked off his United Cup campaign by defeating Tomas Etcheverry, but it wasn't enough to guide Australia to a win over Argentina.
De Minaur: Body in the best shape since Wimbledon
Kicking off his season with a United Cup opening night win, tennis ace Alex de Minaur is ready to enjoy a rich vein of form without any concern for injury.
‘I can help him’: Kyrgios to give Djokovic doubles fun
Nick Kyrgios believes he can help 'completely different personality' Novak Djokovic enjoy his tennis more when they play doubles at the Brisbane International.
‘Doubles trouble’ as Kyrgios and Djokovic team up
Nick Kyrgios will partner former world No.1 Novak Djokovic in the men's doubles at the Brisbane International as the Australian plots his return from injury.
Kyrgios can shine on Australian Open return: Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis is adamant Nick Kyrgios can impress on his Australian Open return, but the pair are not guaranteed to revisit their 2022 doubles heroics.