Tsitsipas creating Aus Open buzz

Australian Open quarter-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas could join Marcos Baghdatis in having a souvlaki named in his honour in Melbourne.

Serena: Spirit got me past Halep

Simona Halep pushed Serena Williams all the way in a gripping fourth-round contest, but the 23-time major champion came out on top.

Serena comes through Halep battle

Top seed Simona Halep pushed Serena Williams all the way, but the 23-time major singles champion moved into the last eight in Melbourne.

Zverev destroys racquet

Alexander Zverev self-destructed in his straight-sets loss to Milos Raonic in the Australian Open last 16.

Bautista Agut breaks major duck

As he prepares for the Australian Open quarters, life could have been different for football fan Roberto Bautista Agut.

Aus Open: Osaka overcomes Sevastova

Naomi Osaka battled past Anastasija Sevastova in the Australian Open fourth round.

Australian Open: How a teenage Roger Federer inspired Stefanos Tsitsipas

"My idol today became pretty much my rival."

Australian Open: Behind the remarkable rise of new tennis hero Frances Tiafoe

"I told my parents ten years ago that I was gonna do this, I was gonna change their lives and my life."

Federer to make French Open return

Roger Federer will return to Roland Garros following a four-year absence, saying he has missed playing in the clay-court major.

Fed: Tsitsipas the better player

After being knocked out of the Australian Open by Stefanos Tsitsipas, a gracious Roger Federer said: "I lost to a better player".

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas causes huge upset over Roger Federer in fourth-round epic

What an amazing match.

Tsitsipas stunned by Federer win

Stefanos Tsitsipas said it was a "dream" just to share a court with Roger Federer after beating him on Rod Laver Arena.

Collins ready to make more noise

Danielle Collins says she loves turning her matches into a "war" after continuing to break new ground at Melbourne Park.

Nadal wary of Tiafoe test

Rafael Nadal will be a strong favourite to end Frances Tiafoe's best grand slam run, but the second seed is expecting a tough quarter-final.

Australian Open: Frances Tiafoe overcome with emotion after beating Grigor Dimitrov to reach quarter-finals

Not a dry eye in the house.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal outclasses Tomas Berdych en route to quarters

World number two Rafael Nadal outclassed Tomas Berdych 6-0 6-1 7-6 (7-4) after more than two hours in Melbourne on Sunday.

Australian Open: Maria Sharapova hits out at 'silly question' after fourth-round Ash Barty defeat

"That's a silly question to ask"

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios serves brutal comeback after social media snub

“I beat Nadal when I was 19 ... lol this keeps getting better and better. I don’t want to have to do it, but you make me.”

Australian Open: Ash Barty defeats Maria Sharapova in three-set thriller to reach quarter finals

Barty has become the first Aussie woman to reach an Australian Open quarter final in ten years.

Australian Open: Alex Bolt reveals plans for 2019, and hairstyle, after Alexander Zverev loss

“I’ll probably get rid of it now that I’ve lost.”

Alexei Popyrin ‘not surprised’ by breakout Australian Open performance

He almost stunned 28th seed Lucas Pouille but Aussie teenager Alexei Popyrin wasn’t surprised by his strong play on Saturday night.

Halep not intimidated by Serena

Ahead of their fourth-round clash at the Australian Open, Simona Halep says she is not intimidated by Serena Williams anymore.

Djokovic explains light frustration

The decision to turn the Rod Laver Arena floodlights on angered Novak Djokovic, the top seed calling the decision "unnecessary".

Australian Open: Alex Zverev jokes about not wearing Rafael Nadal-style singlets

"Who's gonna be scared of that??"

Australian Open: Awkward moment as Roger Federer made to show ID by security guard

Rules is rules.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic sees off Denis Shapovalov

Novak Djokovic beat 19-year-old Canadian and 25th seed Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-0 in Melbourne.

Australian Open: Ash Barty withdraws from women's doubles after injury concern

Fingers crossed it's nothing too bad.

Australian Open: Serena Williams consoles devastated Dayana Yastremska after third round win

Yastremska was inconsolable after the defeat.

Serena sails into Aus Open last 16

Serena Williams' experience was telling as she overpowered Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska 6-2 6-1 in Melbourne on Saturday.


Australian Open: Kim Birrell taking positives despite Angelique Kerber defeat

That's the kind of thing we want to hear.

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka completes stunning third round comeback

Japanese star Naomi Osaka was down a set and 4-1 in the second before rallying to a 5-7 6-4 6-1 win in Melbourne on Saturday.

Australian Open: Alex de Minaur happy to be 'boring' and let his tennis do the talking

"If I’m that boring guy in the media, then I’m doing something right."

Australian Open: John Tomic claims Lleyton Hewitt threatened 17-year-old son Bernard

John Tomic has now entered the stoush between Lleyton Hewitt and his son Bernard.

Federer ready for Tsitsipas clash

Roger Federer believes his Australian Open meeting with Stefanos Tsitsipas will be "a good one".

Murray to miss Open 13 Marseille

As he considers his options in the final months of his career, Andy Murray has chosen not to play the Open 13 Marseille.

Wozniacki enjoyed defending title

Maria Sharapova overpowered Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open, but the defending champion enjoyed her time in Melbourne.

Kerber, Kvitova cruise through

Second seed Angelique Kerber ended Australian young gun Kimberly Birrell's tournament on a day of upsets that saw defending champion Caroline Wozniacki bow out.

Australian Open: Who is Kimberly Birrell?

Birrell took down Vekic. Can she take it to Kerber?

Australian Open: Classy Rafael Nadal makes jokes in post-match interview after Alex de Minaur win

"I will not."

Australian Open: Alex de Minaur no match for Rafael Nadal in third round match

Incredible stuff.

Australian Open: Roger Federer has high hopes for Alex de Minaur

"He's going to be at the top for a long time."

Australian Open: Maria Sharapova ends Caroline Wozniacki's title defence

Maria Sharapova overpowered defending champion Caroline Wozniacki in the Australian Open third round.

Australian Open: Roger Federer gives Nick Kyrgios a huge compliment after Taylor Fritz victory

Roger Federer remains unwavering.

Australian Open: Fantastic Federer breezes past Fritz

Roger Federer produced an excellent display to beat Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios turns commentator for Roger Federer match

A post-tennis career, perhaps?

Australian Open: Bernard Tomic calls Lleyton Hewitt a liar

When will this end?

Why Australian tennis has never been better placed than it is right now

Let's stop worrying about the gossip and enjoy watching this amazing crop of young Aussie tennis players.

Australian Open: Ash Barty waltzes into maiden fourth round in Melbourne

The party's only getting started, it seems.

'Next Gen' make move at Aus Open

The 'Next Gen' are making a move at the Australian Open, with 10 men aged 22 or under reaching the third round.

Muguruza seals victory at 3:12am

Garbine Muguruza and Johanna Konta served up an early-morning treat for those spectators who stuck around in Melbourne.

Australian Open: Lleyton Hewitt reveals he confronted Nick Kyrgios over Instagram post

“I don’t think it’s a good look.”

Halep injury 'nothing dangerous'

After a back issue ended her 2018 season in September, Simona Halep confirmed she did not suffer a recurrence against Sofia Kenin.

Osaka: Injury 'not a big deal'

Naomi Osaka called for the trainer during her second-round win at the Australian Open, but refused to explain what her injury issue was.

Djokovic sees off Tsonga

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga showed flashes of his ability but could not stop Novak Djokovic winning in straight sets.

Australian Open: Lleyton Hewitt accuses ‘clown’ Bernard Tomic of ‘blackmail’ and ‘physical threats’

“One clown making a silly comment and that’s the main news.”

Superb Serena Williams blows Genie Bouchard away

Eugenie Bouchard's serve was taken apart by Serena Williams as the American charged into round three of the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Wildcard Alex Bolt through to third round after epic upset victory over Gilles Simon

What a ride for the world No.155.

Australian Open: Alexei Popyrin through to third round after Dominic Thiem retires hurt

A brilliant showing from the 19-year-old.

Australian Open: Raonic survives four-hour marathon against Wawrinka

Milos Raonic had to dig deep in a four-set victory over 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open: Nishikori survives Karlovic test in Melbourne

Kei Nishikori needed a fifth-set tie-break to overcome Ivo Karlovic at the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Alex Bolt fends off questions about Bernard Tomic's attack on Lleyton Hewitt

The Aussie just won his first ever grand slam main draw match, but had to answer questions about Bernard Tomic.

Australian Open Day 3 results: How the Aussie players went

Australia's top-ranked male and female players won through, a veteran pushed hard, while a young gun made waves.

Australian Open: John Millman defends Nick Kyrgios, Bernard Tomic

Millman claims he doesn’t have a problem with Kyrgios and Tomic as they continue to rage against Davis Cup captain Hewitt.

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios accuses Lleyton Hewitt of favouritism in inflammatory Instagram post

Kyrgios went on a social media tirade on Wednesday night, slamming critics before turning on embattled Davis Cup captain Hewitt.

Aus Open: Nadal & Federer march on

Rising stars Alex de Minaur and Frances Tiafoe both won on Wednesday, joining Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in round three.

Australian Open: Alex de Minaur overcomes Henri Laaksonen in five sets as Rafael Nadal awaits

Another gutsy performance from the young Aussie.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal races into third round with easy Matt Ebden win

Matt Ebden proved no match for Rafael Nadal, who raced into the third round of the Australian Open.

Australian Open: John Millman loses classic to Roberto Bautista Agut

What a match!

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios blasts Roger Rasheed, Gerard Healy over 'comical' criticism

"You should be ashamed mate."

Australian Open: Fans fight over Aryna Sabalenka's headband

The action wasn't just on the court on day three.

Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki defeats Johanna Larsson

Defending champion and third seed Caroline Wozniacki beat Johanna Larsson at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Australian Open: Roger Federer defeats Dan Evans to maintain perfect second-round record

Roger Federer overcame Dan Evans to move into the Australian Open third round.

Australian Open: Kimberly Birrell defeats Donna Vekic in boilover

The biggest win of the young Aussie's career.

Australian Open: Andy Murray says he'll 'probably' have operation

Former world number one Andy Murray is leaning towards undergoing further surgery as retirement looms.

Jamie Murray surprised by tributes

Jamie Murray found the Australian Open's tribute for Andy Murray "odd" after his 31-year-old brother hinted at a possible Melbourne return.

Australian Open: Ash Barty moves closer to career-best Melbourne appearance

Barty's party is getting bigger!

Australian Open Day 2 results: How the Aussie players went

The first day saw eight Aussies winners. Day two was much leaner.

Azarenka breaks down in tears

Victoria Azarenka said she was "struggling" following her early exit at the Australian Open, adding: "My confidence level is not there."

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios thinks ‘a little bit like a kid’, claims John McEnroe

McEnroe offered up a new theory as he attempted to explain Kyrgios’ unpredictable behaviour during his first-round Australian Open loss.

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios denies rift with Lleyton Hewitt after Bernard Tomic's attack

Didn't see that coming.

Australian Open: Pat Rafter talks about his Davis Cup falling out with Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios

It's not the first time.

Australian Open: Simona Halep digs deep to gain revenge over Kaia Kanepi

Kaia Kanepi looked capable of inflicting another grand slam defeat on Simona Halep, but the Australian Open's top seed fought back superbly.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic coasts through against Mitchell Krueger

Novak Djokovic started his quest to win a third consecutive major title with a comfortable victory over the 231-ranked Mitchell Krueger

Australian Open: Bernard Tomic reportedly threatened to knock Lleyton Hewitt out two years ago

Too far.

Australian Open: Thanasi Kokkinakis refuses to back Lleyton Hewitt after Bernard Tomic attack

Interesting.

Australian Open: Lleyton Hewitt laughs off Bernard Tomic's criticism

Bernie being Bernie...

Australian Open: Alex Bolt claims maiden Grand Slam victory with major upset over Jack Sock

The victory was five years in the making.

Australian Open: Tennis world reacts to Bernard Tomic's astounding swipe at Lleyton Hewitt

"Hewitt gave everything to the sport and you’ve got someone having pot shots. You’ve got to be looking after your own backyard.”

Australian Open: Serena Williams crushes Tatjana Maria on Melbourne Park return

The American just fell short of claiming a double bagel.

Australian Open Day 1 results: How the Aussie players went

The first day at Melbourne Park saw 14 Australian players feature.

Australian Open: Roger Federer breezes past Denis Istomin to maintain winning streak

The victory was the Swiss' 15th consecutive win at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open: Bernard Tomic slams Lleyton Hewitt in staggering rant

"Go away. Like, literally."

Murray: I should have done better

Despite three grand slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and scores of other honours, Andy Murray is not fully satisfied with his career.

Murray to make decision on surgery

After a gallant performance in an epic tussle that could mark his last match, Andy Murray faces a difficult decision.

Australian Open: Emotional scenes as Andy Murray is played tribute video on court after loss to Roberto Bautista Agut

It's been emotional.

Australian Open: Andy Murray says there's a chance he could play in Melbourne again despite retirement announcement

What do you make of this?

Australian Open: Entire world throws support behind Andy Murray in first round match against Roberto Bautista Agut

Poor old Roberto Bautista Agut.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal jokes at the expense of sleeping reporter

"It's not interesting today."

Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki on the verge of tears after first round win

"I never cry."

Australian Open: Sharapova shows no sympathy after handing Dart double-bagel

Maria Sharapova was in a ruthless mood following her demolition of Harriet Dart in round one of the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Ash Barty steamrolls Luksika Kumkhum in dominant first round

Clinical.

Australian Open: Alex de Minaur reveals his off-season training regime

"If you see me, you'll want to watch out."

Murray trains at Aus Open

Fans crowded around Court 17 to watch Andy Murray train hours prior to Monday's first-round clash, with retirement looming.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal has crowd in stitches after first-round win over James Duckworth

'They can wait.'

Australia Open: Rafael Nadal too good for James Duckworth in Melbourne

World number two Rafael Nadal had no problems overcoming James Duckworth at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open: Katie Boulter celebrates victory early in first super tiebreak

The Brit celebrated her maiden victory way too early in the super tiebreak.

Australian Open 2019: Channel Nine's streaming coverage fails on first day

Not a good start for the new Australian Open broadcaster...

Australian Open: Maria Sharapova first player warned under new serving clock rule

Players now only have 25 seconds to serve under the new shot clock.

Australian Open: Lleyton Hewitt returns to Melbourne to play doubles with John-Patrick Smith

C'mon!

Australian Open: 'I love the competition. It's in my DNA,' says John Millman

'It’s what I missed the most'

Novak Djokovic insists no decision made on ATP chief Kermode amid revolt rumours

Chris Kermode's tenure as ATP chief is reportedly under threat, but Novak Djokovic says the player council is yet to declare a position.

Henman hails 'incredible' Murray

Andy Murray will have made his decision to retire as soon as he realised he could not reach the top again, says Tim Henman.

Australian Open: Wildcard Priscilla Hon confident ahead of first-round match at Melbourne Park

Years in the making.

Wozniacki: I can win Aus Open

Danish star Caroline Wozniacki is relishing the opportunity to try to go back-to-back at the Australian Open.

Federer reacts to Murray plan

Roger Federer reacted to Andy Murray's plan to retire from tennis amid his injury woes.

Djokovic hails 'brave' Murray

Novak Djokovic paid tribute to Andy Murray in an Instagram post as the curtain prepares to come down on the latter's tennis career.

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios ‘running out of time’ says Pat Rafter

An ominous warning from Pat Rafter.

Australian Open: Alex De Minaur blows up at organisers over ‘pretty poor’ scheduling

De Minaur claimed his first ATP title at the Sydney International on Saturday night – but he won’t have much time to celebrate.

Sydney International: Alex De Minaur claims maiden ATP title with Andreas Seppi victory

What a day for De Minaur after winning two matches to claim his maiden singles title.

Sydney International: 'I couldn't imagine myself playing tennis again' says Petra Kvitova

Two years ago, after a home invasion attempt, Petra Kvitova was left with severe hand injuries and didn't know whether she'd ever play tennis again.

Sydney International: Petra Kvitova wins thrilling Sydney International final over Ash Barty

What. A. Match.

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev injury - 'relaxed' despite swollen ankle

Alexander Zverev insisted his ankle injury would not be an issue at the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal feeling good about new serve, fitness

Ahead of the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal played down worries over his fitness and talked about his new serve.

Nick Kyrgios responds to Mark Philippoussis criticism: 'Cheers, Mark'

“I mean, I don’t know what to say."

Australian Open: Andy Murray will be a big loss – Rafael Nadal

Andy Murray will be missed when he retires, long-time rival Rafael Nadal said on Saturday.

Sydney International: Alex de Minaur wins through to second straight final

The teen has only five hours rest before taking on Andreas Seppi in the decider tonight.

Hobart International: Sofia Kenin crushes Karolina Schmiedlova to win title

Sofia Kenin continued her good start to 2019, winning a maiden WTA Tour singles title at the Hobart International.

Australian Open: Simona Halep feels like 'real number one'

Now a grand slam champion, Simona Halep feels she belongs as world number one.

Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka not thinking too far ahead

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka is trying not to look too far ahead at the year's first grand slam.

Nick Kyrgios 'in a good spot' after mental health struggles

Kyrgios believes he's in the right frame of mind to crack the top 10.

Sydney International: Alex De Minaur, Gilles Simon facing marathon Saturday after rain delay

De Minaur and Simon will have to win two matches on Saturday to lift the trophy.

Barty back in Sydney final

Having fallen to defeat against Angelique Kerber in the 2018 Sydney International final, Ashleigh Barty is back in the showpiece but faces a tough assignment against Petra Kvitova.

Edmund hails Murray impact

Kyle Edmund says Andy Murray, who is set to retire, is "Britain's greatest tennis player ever ... and maybe Britain's best sportsman ever."

Murray reflects on career

Andy Murray attempted to reflect on some positives despite the crushing news that his playing career will come to an end in 2019.

Australian Open: Andy Murray retirement a 'shocker' for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic can empathise with Andy Murray, having endured his own struggles with injury in an illustrious career.

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios hails retiring Andy Murray with heartfelt message

The announcement of Andy Murray's impending retirement is a sad day for the whole of tennis, says Nick Kyrgios.

Australian Open draw 2019: Aussies draw big names in round one

All the highlights from the draw at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open: Aussie Astra Sharma qualifies for her first Grand Slam

What an achievement for the 23-year-old!

Andy Murray injury: How a hip injury threatens three-time major winner's career

Andy Murray is set to call time on his career, which has yielded three grand slam crowns and 45 ATP titles, due to injury.

Sydney International: Ash Barty produces rousing comeback to progress to final

It was another amazing performance for the highest-ranked Aussie.

Murray to retire in 2019

In an emotional news conference, Andy Murray said he plans to end his career at Wimbledon but the Australian Open could be his farewell.

The rift between Thanasi Kokkinakis and Lleyton Hewitt goes back two years

"He wouldn’t actually come out and support the team."

Sydney International: Alex De Minaur progresses, John Millman bows out with early-morning Gilles Simon loss

De Minaur overpowered his fellow Australian but the gallant Millman exited after battling well into the early hours on Thursday morning.

Kvitova ends Kerber's reign

Petra Kvitova and Angelique Kerber were frustrated by rain before the two-time Wimbledon champion sealed a late-night victory in Sydney.

Sydney International: Ash Barty through to semi-finals after win over Elise Mertens

Barty marches on!

Australian Open 2019: Thanasi Kokkinakis beats Sebastian Ofner to set up qualifiers final

The Aussie is just one match away from qualifying for the Australian Open.

Australian Open 2019: Rafael Nadal talks golf, retirement and Nick Kyrgios ahead of Australian Open

It won't all be golf and fishing.

Sydney International Tennis 2019: Draw, schedule, how to watch live at Sydney Olympic Park

The summer of tennis is heating up.

Fish named US Davis Cup captain

The USTA has confirmed Mardy Fish as the United States' new Davis Cup captain, replacing Jim Courier.

Serena legacy in tact - Evert

Chris Evert has no doubt that history will only reflect well on Serena Williams, who is preparing for the Australian Open.

Sydney International: John Millman through to quarter-final with Marton Fucsovics upset

Millman joins fellow Australians Alex De Minaur and Jordan Thompson in the final eight.

Halep: No Melbourne expectations

Simona Halep will head into the first grand slam of the year with "no expectations" due to a lack of time on court after her exit in Sydney.

Stephens and Halep crash out

Sloane Stephens suffered the humiliation of a final-set bagel at the hands of Yulia Putintseva after Simona Halep crashed out in Sydney.

Sydney International: ‘I fear no one’ says Ash Barty after beating Simona Halep

The Aussie is in some fine early season form.

Sydney International: Ash Barty beats world number one Simona Halep at Sydney International

A huge win for the Aussie.

Sydney International: Sam Stosur knocked out in second round by Timea Bacsinszky

It was a tough day for the former US Open champion.

Sydney International: Alex de Minaur's incredible tiebreak comeback sets up all-Australian quarter final

Not even a storm can stop Alex de Minaur.

Kooyong Classic: Fans lash Tomic, Kyrgios after 'absolute joke' of exhibition match

Viewers were left disappointed and frustrated as Tomic ‘earned’ a 6-3 6-4 win over Kyrgios in Kooyong.

Australian Open 2019: Injured CoCo Vandeweghe forced to withdraw from Melbourne

Not the start to 2019 that Vandeweghe was hoping for.

Hobart International: Zoe Hives claims first WTA victory on debut

Hives prevailed through two tiebreaks to take out the match in straight sets.

Sydney International: Alex de Minaur hamstrung by inclement Sydney weather

Sydney's frustrating weather will see de Minaur working overtime.

Bernard Tomic slams Nick Kyrgios, tennis balls, ahead of Kooyong Classic clash

It was already going to be spicy but Tomic has added further fuel ahead of his showdown with Kyrgios.

Stephens, Kerber advance in Sydney

Despite failing to win a game in the first set, fourth seed Sloane Stephens fought back to progress at the Sydney International.

Sydney International: Nick Kyrgios expresses huge admiration for John Millman

"If I had one percent of what John could do every single day, I’d probably be much more of a player than I am right now."

Sydney International: John Millman battles through flu to beat Frances Tiafoe in round one epic

Legend.

Sydney International: Ash Barty and Simona Halep prepare for second round match

“There’s certainly no better challenge than coming up against Simona the week before a Slam."

Sydney International: Ash Barty to face Simona Halep in second round after straight sets victory

Australia's number one is now set to face the world number one.

Australian Open 2019: Fortnite Summer Smash set to launch men's final

They're calling it the 'Grand Slam' of esports.

Fast4 Tennis: Rafael Nadal heaps praise on Nick Kyrgios after Fast4 tennis in Sydney

'He's one of the best players in the world.'

Sydney International: Sam Stosur breaks seven match losing streak with comeback win over Dominika Cibulkova

Stosur defied her poor home record to reach the second round of the Sydney International.

Sydney International: Daria Gavrilova goes down to Yulia Putintseva

A first-round loss for the Aussie in Sydney.

Alexander Zverev injury: German star in doubt for Australian Open

The 21-year-old pulled out of an event in Adelaide on Monday.

ATP confirms World Team Cup to launch Australian summer of tennis from 2020

The event is set to become the richest tournament in the world outside the four grand slams.

Sydney International: Sam Stosur not feeling pressure ahead of Sydney International and Australian Open

The former US Open champion has urged the Australian public and media to move on from stories about pressure and choking.

Sydney International: Daniil Medvedev to reconsider title defence ahead of Australian Open

Set to crack the top-ten, Medvedev may skip the Sydney International to rest before Melbourne's Grand Slam.

Nishikori ends title drought

A three-set win over Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Brisbane International gave Kei Nishikori his first tour triumph since 2016.

Brisbane International: Karolina Pliskova takes second title with comeback win

Lesia Tsurenko could not complete another upset and was beaten by Karolina Pliskova in Sunday's Brisbane International final.

Auckland Classic: Julia Goerges halts teen sensation Bianca Andreescu in final

Bianca Andreescu's hopes of a first WTA Tour title were dashed at the Auckland Classic, despite giving Julia Goerges a scare in the final.

Klizan edges Popyrin, Thompson wins

Martin Klizan needed a third-set tie-break to get past Alexei Popyrin at the Sydney International.

Hopman Cup: Roger Federer throws support behind doomed Perth tournament

"It’s a pity. We had an unbelievable event here for so many years."

Sydney International: World number one Simona Halep downplays expectations

The world number one hasn't played since September.

Sydney International: John Millman replaces Gregor Dimitrov at Fast4 tournament

Millman will team up with Nick Kyrgios to set up an Australia vs The World rivalry.

Sydney International: Ash Barty ready to face tough test against Jelena Ostapenko

One of the strongest women's fields in world tennis.

Nick Kyrgios to face Bernard Tomic in an all-Australian clash at the Kooyong Classic

The divisive Australian stars will face-off for the first time.

Hopman Cup: Alexander Zverev gives hilarious runner-up speech after losing to Roger Federer

Roger Federer: Novak Djokovic is Australian Open favourite

World number three Roger Federer thinks Novak Djokovic will be the man to beat in the first major of the year in Melbourne.

Djokovic conqueror Bautista Agut targeting top 10

An excellent run in Doha has Roberto Bautista Agut setting his sights on the top 10 of the ATP rankings.

Medvedev denies Tsonga in Brisbane

Despite returning to form in Brisbane, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga could not find his way past Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals.

Switzerland retain Hopman Cup

There was a sense of deja vu as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic claimed a decisive mixed doubles victory over Germany in Perth.

Tsurenko and Pliskova reach final

Naomi Osaka said she was "childish" during a surprise loss to Lesia Tsurenko at the semi-final stage in Brisbane.

Goerges through to Auckland final

Julia Goerges will the favourite to defeat 18-year-old Canadian outsider Bianca Andreescu in the final in Auckland.

Sabalenka crowned Shenzhen champion

The 20-year-old Aryna Sabalenka is hopeful of mounting a strong Australian Open challenge after taking the title in Shenzhen.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Sydney International after shock Brisbane loss

The announcement comes in the wake of Osaka's straight sets semi-final defeat at the Brisbane International to the unseeded Lesia Tsurenko.

Alex de Minaur praised by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga after Brisbane International battle

"He’s a very good player... It was good tennis."

Djokovic upbeat despite Qatar exit

World number one Novak Djokovic may have lost in Doha on Friday but he was happy with his work as the Australian Open moves closer.

Djokovic beaten in Qatar semis

Roberto Bautista Agut came from a set down to beat world number one Novak Djokovic and book his place in the Qatar Open final.

Sharapova hurt, Andreescu shines

Bianca Andreescu's fairytale run at the Auckland Open continued on Friday, but Maria Sharapova suffered an injury in Shenzhen.

Brisbane International: Alex De Minaur bows out against resurgent Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

De Minaur took the fight to the French veteran but failed in his bid to return to the semi-finals in Brisbane.

Hopman Cup: Angelique Kerber defeats Ash Barty to set up Germany-Switzerland final

Barty's maiden singles loss at the Hopman Cup was the beginning of the end for Australia.

Djokovic through to semis in Doha

After rallying from a set down to beat Marton Fucsovics, Novak Djokovic had to dig deep again against Nikoloz Basilashvili.