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Happy mum Ash Barty stands firm on tennis retirement

Ash Barty has emphatically shut down talk of a tennis return during a rare public appearance to welcome the return of the Brisbane International.

Novak Djokovic wins US Open to clinch 24th grand slam title

Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic has won his 24th grand slam title, beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the US Open to equal Margaret Court's record.

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the US Open with injury

Nick Kyrgios has completed his own miserable 2023 'grand slam', having been forced to pull out of the US Open, the fourth major that he's had to miss in his injury-wrecked season. The...

New king Alcaraz downs Djokovic to wear Wimbledon crown

Spanish 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Wimbledon men's title, defeating seven-times champion Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4.

Alcaraz, Djokovic set up Wimbledon final for the ages

Champion Novak Djokovic and world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will clash for the title in the men's final that all Wimbledon has been aching to see.

Nick Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with torn ligament in wrist

Nick Kyrgios, a men's singles finalist at last year's Wimbledon, has withdrawn from this year's tournament after tearing a ligament in his wrist.

Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon draw, ready to play at All England

Nick Kyrgios looks set to compete at Wimbledon after Australia's 2022 finalist was given a first-round draw against David Goffin at the All England Club.

TA hold out hope of Nick Kyrgios run at Wimbledon

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley holds out hope a hampered Nick Kyrgios can still play at Wimbledon while Alex de Minaur is poised to thrive.

Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios comments ‘misinterpreted’

Stefanos Tsitsipas says comments he made about Nick Kyrgios at last year's Wimbledon have been "misinterpreted", after his remarks were featured on Netflix documentary "Break Point" and perceived as racist on social media.

Nick Kyrgios admitted to psych ward, contemplated suicide after 2019 loss: report

Nick Kyrgios reportedly spent time in a psychiatric hospital after his second-round loss to Rafa Nadal at Wimbledon in 2019 and contemplated suicide.

Knee troubles Kyrgios on worrying return to action

A knee injury has blighted Nick Kyrgios' comeback match against grasscourt novice Yibing Wu in Germany, the Australian saying he "can't walk without pain".

Nick Kyrgios eager to make his comeback on Stuttgart grass

Nick Kyrgios is to make his long-awaited return, after seven months sidelined, taking to the grass in Stuttgart in preparation for his return to Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic won’t say he’s the GOAT after winning 23rd slam

Novak Djokovic has annexed a record 23rd men's grand slam singles triumph at the French Open - but he still won't say he's the greatest of them all.

Aussie aces give Australia golden French Open start

Inspired wildcards Thanasi Kokkinakis and Storm Hunter and jubilant Jason Kubler have given Australia a flying start to the French Open with rousing first-round victories in Paris.

Foot injury suffered in car theft forces Nick Kyrgios out of French Open

A foot injury suffered during the theft of his car rather than knee surgery has been revealed as the reason behind Nick Kyrgios's absence from the French Open.

ACT’s Oscar Andrews claims national claycourt title

ACT’s Oscar Andrews is the 14/u Boys National Champion in the Australian Junior Claycourt Championships.

Novak Djokovic US Open path clears, COVID measures set to end

Novak Djokovic is expected to return to the US Open later this year with the country poised to end COVID-19 restrictions.

Novak Djokovic still banned from US, withdraws from Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming ATP event at Indian Wells after losing his bid to enter the US unvaccinated to play in California.

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from next month's Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami as he continues to recover from surgery on his left knee, event organisers said.

Injury helped me win Australian Open: Novak Djokovic

Dismissing the doubters, Novak Djokovic believes the hamstring injury that almost derailed his Australian Open campaign ultimately - and somewhat perversely - helped him win a 10th Melbourne Park crown.

Emotional Djokovic scores perfect 10 at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has won his 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22nd grand slam singles crown with a straight-sets final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Aussie duo Kubler and Hijikata win Open doubles crown

Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata have won the Australian Open men's doubles final against Monaco's Hugo Nys and Poland's Jan Zielinski.

Aryna Sabalenka claims Australian Open title

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has fought back from a set down to beat Kazakh Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final to win her first grand slam singles crown.

Djokovic, Tsitsipas to meet in Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will play for the Australian Open title after winning their respective semi-finals at Melbourne Park.

Aussie wildcards through to men’s doubles final

Local wildcards Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler are through to the Australian Open men's doubles final after a stunning semi-final victory at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open revenge mission

Novak Djokovic admits being booted out of the country last year and carrying a hamstring injury is adding to his motivation to win a 10th Australian Open crown.

Djokovic eases past Rublev into Australian Open semis

Novak Djokovic has brushed past Andrey Rublev in straight sets and is in ominous form ahead of facing Tommy Paul in his 10th Australian Open semi-final.

Dominant Djokovic crushes de Minaur at Aussie Open

Novak Djokovic has ended Alex de Minaur's Australian Open campaign with a brutal fourth-round win over the home hope at Melbourne Park.

Alex De Minaur ready to take fight to Novak Djokovic

Alex de Minaur won't die wondering when he takes on the toughest assignment in tennis on Monday night: Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park.

De Minaur, Djokovic set up Open showdown

Alex de Minaur says he's ready to take it to Novak Djokovic after setting up a blockbuster fourth-round showdown with the nine-times Australian Open champion.
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