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Novak Djokovic forgives, won’t forget visa saga

Novak Djokovic says his return to Australia proves he is ready to move on from his deportation, but believes he will always wear scars from the messy saga.

Nick Kyrgios wants apology from critics

Nick Kyrgios wants an apology from his critics following criticism of his last-minute withdrawal from the United Cup, which began on Thursday.

Cloud over injured Nick Kyrgios’ Open tilt

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play, citing need to overcome injury ahead of the Australian Open.

Tiley wants a happy Kyrgios at home Open

Nick Kyrgios will be the top local hope at the Australian Open and tournament director Craig Tiley hopes he can enjoy the challenge.

Nick Kyrgios’ partner Costeen is secret weapon

Nick Kyrgios says he has become a better player on court and a much happier figure off it ever since he met his "secret weapon", girlfriend Costeen Hatzi.

Retired Ash Barty claims fifth Newcombe Medal

Retired superstar Ash Barty has claimed a record fifth straight Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of 2022 for her magic month in January.

Nick Kyrgios: Australia ‘very lucky’ to have Novak Djokovic

Nick Kyrgios says Australia is "very lucky" to have Novak Djokovic back for its summer of tennis and has declared the returning Serb as still the man to beat at Melbourne Park and throughout 2023.

Nick Kyrgios says Davis Cup an easy call

Not feeling the love at home, Nick Kyrgios has no qualms about turning his back on the Davis Cup and may never play for Australia in the team tournament again.

Can Australia win the Davis Cup without Nick Kyrgios?

Australia's tennis men need an X-factor to lift the Davis Cup - but Nick Kyrgios wasn't around to help them take that final step in Malaga.

Aussie Davis Cup dream shattered by Canada

Australia's hopes of regaining the Davis Cup after 19 years have been sunk by Canada, who beat Lleyton Hewitt's men 2-0 in the World Cup final of tennis.

Australia fight into Davis Cup final for first time in 19 years

Australia's tennis men have reached the Davis Cup final for the first time in 19 years after coming from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in the semis in Malaga.

Tiley hopeful Djokovic can play the Australian Open

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley is hopeful but not certain Novak Djokovic will have his visa ban overturned in time to play the 2023 Australian Open.

‘I’m done’ – Ash Barty rules out a comeback

She's still only 26, but blissfully retired tennis great Ash Barty has emphatically ruled out ever making a comeback or launching a career in another sport.

Pandas, pokemon and pal inspiring Nick Kyrgios in Japan

Nick Kyrgios is enjoying a productive week at one of his favourite tournaments in Japan, now homing in on two titles in Tokyo.

Alex de Minaur beats Andy Murray in Laver Cup battle

Alex de Minaur has overcome Andy Murray in a marathon Laver Cup tie to break local hearts at London's O2 Arena.

Roger Federer retiring from pro tennis at age 41

Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at the age of 41 after a series of knee operations, closing one of the great careers in sport.

Nick Kyrgios cops $20,700 fifth US Open fine

Nick Kyrgios has been fined $US14,000 ($A20,700) for unsportsmanlike conduct after his racquet-smashing exit from the US Open.

Nick Kyrgios loses five-set thriller at US Open

Nick Kyrgios has suffered a disappointing fourth-round US Open loss to Russian Karen Khachanov, ending Australia's hopes in the singles at Flushing Meadows.

Nick Kyrgios looking to change the narrative

Under-achieving Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios in determined to right past wrongs and become a grand slam champion at the US Open in New York.

Kyrgios, Kokkinakis US Open doubles campaign over

Australian Open champions Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have crashed out of the US Open doubles in New York.

Canberra’s Nick Kyrgios thrilled to show his class in NYC

Nick Kyrgios has revealed how a history of US Open flops fuelled his inspired fourth-round victory over world No.1 Daniil Medvedev.

Nick Kyrgios downs Medvedev in US Open thriller

Nick Kyrgios has surged to within three wins of a maiden grand slam title after upsetting world No.1 and defending champion Daniil Medvedev at the US Open.

Nick Kyrgios primed for US Open big-stage showdown

Nick Kyrgios says matches like his centre-court, fourth-round US Open showdown with world No.1 and defending champion Daniil Medvedev are why he plays tennis.

Nick Kyrgios moves into US Open 4th round

Australia's Nick Kyrgios is through to the fourth round of the US Open following a straight-forward 6-4 6-2 6-3 win over American wildcard JJ Wolf.

Special Ks stay alive in US Open doubles

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis remain in the hunt for a second grand slam doubles crown in 2022 after making round two in New York.

Nick Kyrgios fined for spitting at US Open

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been fined for spitting on court for the second consecutive grand slam.

Nick Kyrgios survives scare in lively Open win

Nick Kyrgios has joined fellow Australians Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic in the US Open third round with a tense win over Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi.

Kyrgios upstages great mate Kokkinakis at US Open

Nick Kyrgios has beaten great mate Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets to give Australia four winners on the first day of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Subdued Kyrgios braces for US Open grind

Nick Kyrgios says he has mixed feelings about facing great mate and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis in the US Open first round.

Kyrgios-Kokkinakis to clash on US Open centre court

The must-see all-Aussie US Open first-round showdown between Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will be the feature day-one night match at Flushing Meadows.