ATP Tour to add heat rule, 34 years after WTA
The ATP Tour is adding a rule, starting in 2026, to address extreme heat during men's best-of-three-sets professional singles matches.
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Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt
Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.
Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has added Las Vegas to his global exhibition schedule.
‘Sit back and enjoy’: Barty pumped for summer of tennis
Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.
How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level
There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.
‘One massive week’: Kyrgios reveals final career goal
Nick Kyrgios has been all but guaranteed a wildcard into next month's Australian Open if his body can survive three exhibition matches in the US and Dubai.
Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards
Teenage sensation Emerson Jones and veteran James Duckworth have been awarded wildcards into next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry
Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open wildcard campaign is on in earnest after the former Wimbledon runner-up was announced in the Kooyong Classic exhibition field.
‘Unbelievable’: 50 years since Edo’s shock Open triumph
Tennis great Mark Edmondson still vividly recalls his 1976 Australian Open triumph some 50 years on from one of the biggest shocks in sports history.
Sinner wins Finals ‘decider’ between the dynamic duo
Jannik Sinner has won the last thrilling 2025 instalment of the epic 'Sin-caraz' rivalry, beating Carlos Alcaraz to lift the ATP Finals crown in Turin.
Joint’s grit earns high praise after BJK Cup success
Australia have advanced to the qualifying stage of the Billie Jean King Cup after Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell dug deep to defeat Brazil and top their group.
Deja vu in Turin: Demon crushed by Sinner once again
Australian trier Alex de Minaur says he knows how to beat Jannik Sinner - but admits that achieving it in the ATP Finals proved a very different matter.
Sinner wins to set up de Minaur’s ‘mission impossible’
Jannik Sinner has won yet again in the ATP Finals to set up a nightmarish semi-final in the season-ending championship for Australian underdog Alex de Minaur.
Demon makes Finals semis after ‘incredible’ turnaround
Courageous Alex de Minaur has, incredibly, reached the semi-finals at the ATP Finals, thanks to a win over Taylor Fritz and a gift from Carlos Alcaraz.
‘Eating me alive’: de Minaur crushed by latest slip-up
Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals semi-finals hang by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.
Demon downed by demonic form of world No.1 in Finals
Alex de Minaur played some brilliant stuff, but was still no match for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the opening match of the end-of-season ATP Finals in Turin.
‘No way’: Kyrgios primed for Battle of Sexes showdown
Nick Kyrgios insists he won't be taking Aryna Sabalenka lightly but nor is he ready to be rolled by the women's world No.1 in their Battle of the Sexes clash.
World-beating duo blocking de Minaur’s ATP Finals path
Australian hope Alex de Minaur must get past world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz and 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic to progress at the ATP Finals in Turin.
‘A miracle’: Kyrgios reveals Aussie Open comeback hopes
A revitalised Nick Kyrgios has revealed his shock plans to make a summer comeback and hopefully play the Australian Open in January.
Aussie loses WTA final, wins hearts for sportsmanship
Australian Kim Birrell has lost in the Chennai Open final but has been honoured with a special sportsmanship award by the event organisers.
Joint suffers rare blip; Birrell into Chennai final
Maya Joint has missed out on a place in the final in Hong Kong Open but Kimberly Birrell wins epic match to reach decider in Chennai.
Halloween nightmare in Paris revisited for the Demon
Alex de Minaur has suffered another nightmarish defeat in Paris at the hands of his old tormentor Alexander Bublik - and on Halloween too.
No stress: de Minaur ‘stoked’ to make ATP Finals again
Australian ace Alex de Minaur has got a nice surprise after reaching the Paris Masters quarter-finals, learning he'd qualified for the end-of-season ATP Finals.
‘I’m always ready, mate’: Demon set for Sinner exam
Alex de Minaur has reached his 30th ATP tour semi-final in Vienna with a big win over Matteo Berrettini -- but will have to get past nemesis Jannik Sinner next.
Medvedev turns Aussie slayer again in Kazakhstan
Adam Walton has lost to the rejuvenated Daniil Medvedev in the last-16 of the Almaty Open while fellow Sydneysider Aleksandar Vukic was also defeated.
Demon 50 not out: Aussie star into Shanghai quarters
Alex de Minaur has reached the landmark of 50 wins for the season at the Shanghai Masters -- but he wants much more as he gets set for the quarter-finals.
Australian Open door not closing on Djokovic: Tiley
Novak Djokovic isn't expected to use next year's Australian Open to announce his retirement, with the tournament boss adamant the super Serb will play on.
Australian tennis No.1 ‘at breaking point’, takes pause
Daria Kasatkina, Australia's No.1 since switching nationality from Russia earlier this year, has paused her career until 2026 saying she is "at breaking point".
Hon the ball again: Aussie earns big win at China Open
Priscilla Hon has continued her brilliant China Open with a straight-sets hammering of former French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko.
Hon a roll: Another Aussie set to join women’s top 100
The resurgence in Australian women's tennis continues with Priscilla Hon the latest set to join the world's top 100 after a victory at the China Open.
A lesson but another leap forward for Aussie teen Joint
Maya Joint got a lesson from Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-final of the Korea Open but reached a new career-high ranking as a consolation.