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Peerless Djokovic wins record 7th ATP Finals title, beating local favourite Jannik Sinner in Turin

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 09:55
Novak Djokovic shows he's still top of the tennis world, breaking Roger Federer's record with a seventh ATP Finals title by beating Italian home favourite Jannik Sinner in Turin.

Aussie doubles ace Matt Ebden races into semis at ATP Finals

Sat, 11/18/2023 - 08:34
Australian Matt Ebden is still in line to finish his best-ever doubles season as both an ATP Finals champion in Turin and the world number one ranking.

Kyrgios says 'stars will have to align' for tennis comeback from injury

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 14:18
Australia's former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios says he's hungry to get back on a tennis court, but admits that everything has to go right for him to get back after 14 months out of the game.

Russian tennis star left bloodied after hitting himself with his racquet during ATP Finals loss

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 08:19
Andrey Rublev unleashes a flurry of hits to his knee with his racquet during his loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals.

Naomi Osaka to return to tennis via the Brisbane International

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 14:45
Former world number one and four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has opted to make her return from maternity leave at the Brisbane International next month.

Aussie tennis cult hero, who once beat Roger Federer, to call time on career

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:54
A fan favourite at Melbourne Park, John Millman announces he will retire after January's Australian Open, saying "all good things come to an end".

Aussies exit Billie Jean King Cup despite win over Kazakhstan

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 06:19
Storm Hunter helps Australia to a 2-1 victory in its tie against Kazakhstan, but it is not enough to stay alive in the teams tournament as Alicia Molik makes her farewell as captain.

Hunter overcomes lost luggage and jet lag to give Aussies hope amid BJK Cup loss

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 08:52
Despite going down to Slovenia, Australia's Billie Jean King Cup campaign receives a boost after doubles specialist Storm Hunter made a late dash to join Alicia Molik's squad.

'Anyone got a private jet?': Australian star 'punished' by WTA 'scheduling disaster'

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 10:38
Australia is left with just three players ahead of Australia's opening Billie Jean King Cup tie after a "scheduling disaster" leaves the best doubles players in Mexico.

'Zero care for the players': Alex de Minaur the beneficiary as ATP is blasted for scheduling debacle in Paris

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 07:02
World number four Jannik Sinner withdraws from a clash with Australian Alex de Minaur after finishing his previous match in the early hours of the morning.

World number one labels court used for WTA Finals 'another level of disrespect'

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 07:11
A last-minute agreement to host the WTA Finals in Cancún leaves star players unhappy with the state of the court in the stadium built for the season-ending event.

American tennis player hit with 18-month anti-doping suspension

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 08:39
American tennis player Jenson Brooksby is given an 18-month suspension after an independent tribunal determined he missed three drug tests within the span of a year.

Alex de Minaur capable of ending Australian Open drought, Hewitt says

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:20
Australian tennis great Lleyton Hewitt believes Alex de Minaur has the game to break into the world's top 10 and can make a deep run in January's Australian Open.

Despite struggling 'to even go down the stairs', Rafael Nadal is set to play the Australian Open

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:55
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley says Rafael Nadal is set to make his return to the Australian Open in 2024 after missing almost all of 2023 with hip and foot injuries.

Australian tennis player smashes umpire in the face with ball, gets disqualified

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 03:28
He may not be as well-known as Nick Kyrgios, but Marc Polmans has managed to do something his superstar compatriot has never done in any angry outburst at the chair umpire.

Australian Open set for shake-up to eliminate 'ridiculously late' finishes

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 08:16
The Australian Open will start on a Sunday in 2024, becoming a 15-day event in a bid to reduce the pressure on players and fans from late-night finishes.

Rising tennis stars compete in Darwin International

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 13:06
You might not know it, but a global men's tennis competition is underway in the Northern Territory, bringing players from far and wide. Winners at the Darwin International will share in $25,000 of prize money.

'Best in history': Nadal heaps praise on rival Djokovic

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 09:24
Rafael Nadal pays tribute to Novak Djokovic after the world number one added a 24th major singles trophy to his collection following his victory in the US Open final last week.

Aussies thrash Swiss to power into Davis Cup finals

Sun, 09/17/2023 - 06:45
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian squad roars into the finals of the men's showpiece teams event, with a 3-0 drubbing of Switzerland in Manchester.

Australia keeps Davis Cup hopes alive with crucial win over France

Fri, 09/15/2023 - 06:41
Not for the first time, Australia's last-ditch saviours are Alex de Minaur and the doubles maestros Matt Ebden and Max Purcell.