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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Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming ATP event at Indian Wells after losing his bid to enter the US unvaccinated to play in California.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Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from next month's Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami as he continues to recover from surgery on his left knee, event organisers said.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.

Thanasi Kokkinakis falls to Andy Murray in Open marathon

Thanasi Kokkinakis has surrendered a two-set lead to fall to former world No.1 Andy Murray in a late night Australian Open epic at Melbourne Park.

Boris Becker questions Nick Kyrgios over Open injury

Boris Becker has brazenly suggested Nick Kyrgios was exaggerating the injury that ruled the firebrand out of the Australian Open.

Andy Murray beats Matteo Berrettini in Open classic

Andy Murray has saved a match point to defeat Italian 13th seed Matteo Berrettini in a dramatic five-set classic to extend his legacy at the Australian Open.

Aussie underdog Kim Birrell stuns Kaia Kanepi at AO

World No. 167 Kim Birrell has become just the second Australian woman to advance to round two at Melbourne Park.

‘I’ll be back’ vows shattered Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios was devastated to have to withdraw from the Australian Open with a knee injury but has vowed to quickly go under the knife and return to his best.

‘Devastated’ Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open

A devastated Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open due to a knee injury.

Limited match practice no issue for Canberra’s Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios insists he won't be underdone for his Australian Open assault despite his match practice being limited to a playful exhibition with Novak Djokovic.

Nick Kyrgios ready to sacrifice doubles defence

Nick Kyrgios is prepared to sacrifice his Australian Open doubles title defence with Thanasi Kokkinakis when push comes to shove in his singles campaign.

Canberra’s Nick Kyrgios knocking on major door: Andy Murray

Having won Wimbledon twice in front of his home fans, Andy Murray says Nick Kyrgios needs to embrace the love and pressure from the locals to take the AO title.

Kyrgios, Djokovic to play practice match ahead of Open

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will play an exhibition practice match for charity at Rod Laver Arena ahead of kicking off their Australian Open campaigns.

Retired champ Ash Barty reveals baby joy

Retired Australian Open champion Ash Barty has revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Garry Kissick.

Kokkinakis and Kyrgios set to defend Aus Open doubles crown

Thanasi Kokkinakis says he won't change his heavy summer schedule and will defend his Australian Open doubles crown with Nick Kygrios, who has an ankle injury.

Hewitt threw me under the bus: Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios has fired back at Lleyton Hewitt after the Australia captain criticised the way he communicated his last-minute scratching from the United Cup.