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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.

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.
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