‘In the palm of my hand’: Kyrgios is Open to qualifying
Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.
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‘Start at 6pm’: Medvedev’s Australian Open night plea
Former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev has featured in absurd late-night finishes at the Australian Open, but he has a solution to the regular nocturnal nonsense.
Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener
Teen sensation Maya Joint has sat out Australia's media and practice commitments under doctor's orders ahead of the United Cup opener against Norway.
Tennis great to contest Australian Open at age 45
Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams has received the last women's wildcard on offer for the Australian Open, with a call on Nick Kyrgios yet to be made.
‘Still a hunter’: Sabalenka hungry for more grand slams
Aryna Sabalenka has her sights set on a third Australian Open title and the hunger to atone for last year's loss in the final is driving the world No.1.
‘Greek tragedy’: Tsitsipas’ family reunion after injury
Fit-again Stefanos Tsitsipas is back with father and long-time coach Apostolos but has made one tweak to avoid a repeat of what he coined a Greek tragedy.
Ash Barty’s message to Aussie tennis stars this summer
Retired champion Ash Barty wants Australia's tennis stars to embrace the spotlight this month, when Alex de Minaur spearheads hopes of a local major winner.
‘I need revenge’: Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch
Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.
Teen whiz Andreeva ready to resume Sabalenka rivalry
World No.9 Mirra Andreeva has her sights set on more classic showdowns with Aryna Sabalenka as the 18-year-old eyes a grand slam breakthrough.
‘I feel safe here’: Kasatkina embraces Aussie ways
Daria Kasatkina has bared her soul ahead of the Brisbane International, revealing why she took a mental health break and the reason she aligned with Australia.
How Aussie tennis ace rebooted and came back from brink
Alexei Popyrin fell out of love with the touring tennis life after a tough end to 2025 but an extended break and changed mindset has him primed for success.
‘Crowds will love her’: Kasatkina’s landmark home slam
Daria Kasatkina is being backed to return from her mental health break and quickly become a fan favourite at her new home grand slam, the Australian Open.
Why fit-again Dimitrov has a point to prove in Brisbane
Two-time Brisbane International winner and fan favourite Grigor Dimitrov has returned to Queensland ready to put a horror run of injuries behind him.
Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match.
‘Feels like yesterday’: Edo relives famous Open triumph
Mark Edmondson is expected to present the trophy to the men's singles champion to mark 50 years since he became the last man to win the Australian Open.
‘It’s tough’: the Australian Open’s Kyrgios conundrum
Mark Philippoussis says Australian Open organisers face a tough call on whether to grant a drawcard a wildcard in the form of the polarising Nick Kyrgios.
Joint’s ‘big goal’: what Aussie teen ace wants in 2026
Top-ranked Australian Maya Joint is determined to back up a breakout year by delivering her best results at a slam, starting with the Australian Open.
Kyrgios still waiting as four Open wildcards named
After a career-best year, Queenslander Priscilla Hon was among four Australian Open wildcards named on Monday - but Nick Kyrgios was not among them.
Kyrgios given Brisbane wildcard in grand slam pointer
Nick Kyrgios has been granted a wildcard into next month's Brisbane International as he steps up his bid to feature in the Australian Open.
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.
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.