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Kyrgios contracts COVID-19, may miss Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios is in huge doubt for the Australian Open after contracting COVID-19 just a week out from the season-opening major.

Judge: ‘What more could Djokovic do?’

Novak Djokovic is today appearing before a court to appeal a decision to cancel his visa in the hope of competing in the Australian Open.

Ash Barty wins Adelaide International

Ash Barty has won the Adelaide International for a second time with a straight-sets win over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.

Kyrgios says Djokovic deserves better treatment

Nick Kyrgios has called on Australia to "do better" in its handling of Novak Djokovic situation, saying he is a champion of the sport.

Protesters in Melbourne condemn Djokovic detention

Supporters of Novak Djokovic have gathered outside the hotel where he is staying in immigration detention.

Two more Australian Open players’ visas being probed, Djokovic garners support

The ABF is now looking at visas granted for other players arriving in the country on exemptions, in another blow for the Australian Open.

Djokovic to avoid deportation until Monday

Novak Djokovic will remain in visa limbo until at least Monday as he fights to stave off deportation before the Australian Open.

Djokovic to be deported amid visa drama

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic could be deported later on Thursday after his visa was revoked by the federal government.

Australian Open boss defends Djokovic exemption

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley insists Novak Djokovic hasn't received special treatment after the champion received a medical exemption from vaccination.

Novak Djokovic to play the Australian Open after being granted medical exemption

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed he's been granted a medical exemption and will contest this month's Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios’ path to Australian Open confirmed

Nick Kyrgios has accepted a Sydney Tennis Classic wildcard, his final stop ahead of an Australian Open that could be without a host of top talents.

Philippoussis says grind key to Kyrgios rediscovering mojo

Dual grand slam finalist Mark Philippoussis says Nick Kyrgios is facing a crucial junction in his career after a stop-start two-year period.

Canberra women’s tennis star to compete at AO

Canberra-based tennis player, Monique Adamczak, will compete in the women’s doubles at the Australian Open in January next year.

Annabel Ellwood inducted into Tennis ACT Walk of Fame

A commemorative plaque honouring born-and-bred Canberra tennis star Annabel Ellwood was unveiled today at the Lyneham Tennis Centre.

Barty ends big year with engagement

Australia's world No.1 tennis player Ash Barty has announced her engagement to long-term partner Garry Kissick.

Australian Open deadline looming for Djokovic

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says a December entry deadline will reveal if Novak Djokovic intends complying with a double vaccination requirement to play.

Kyrgios backtracks, wants Aus Open to proceed

Nick Kyrgios has backtracked on saying he doesn't believe the Australian Open in January should go ahead if only vaccinated players can compete.

Nick Kyrgios calls for Australian Open to be cancelled

Nick Kyrgios says the 2022 Australian Open should be cancelled rather than players needing to be fully vaccinated to compete.

Aussie legend Dylan Alcott to retire after Australian Open

Wheelchair maestro Dylan Alcott will attempt to add one last Australian Open title to his glittering list of achievements before he retires from tennis in January.

Morrison and Andrews divided over Aus Open vaccine debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews are at loggerheads as the Australian Open vaccination debate rages on.

Dan Andrews declares ‘no vax exemption’ for Aus Open

Victoria will not seek exemptions for unvaccinated tennis players to enter the state from overseas to take part in the Australian Open.

No Kyrgios as Hewitt names Australia’s Davis Cup team

Lleyton Hewitt has confirmed Alex de Minaur will spearhead Australia's Davis Cup Finals team while Canberra's Nick Kyrgios is absent.

Unvaccinated stars may still be at Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will seemingly be allowed to compete at next year's Australian Open after all.

Kyrgios wins Tennis ACT Player of the Year

Local star Nick Kyrgios has been named the ACT Player of the Year at the Tennis ACT annual awards held on Saturday night.

Nick Kyrgios seeks further knee treatment

Nick Kyrgios is hopeful a blood platelet injection for a debilitating knee injury can get him back to his best in time for the Australian Open.

End close for Canberra’s Kyrgios after Laver Cup loss

Canberra tennis star Nick Kyrgios doesn't expect to remain on tour for too many more years and said he probably won't play in the Laver Cup again.

Medvedev ends Djokovic’s grand slam bid

Novak Djokovic's bid for the first calendar-year grand slam in men's tennis since 1969 has ended one victory short with defeat to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final on Sunday.

Sam Stosur wins US Open doubles crown

Samantha Stosur has achieved more glory at the US Open championships where she pulled off her greatest triumph a decade ago, winning the women's doubles crown at the age of 37 with Chinese partner Zhang Shuai.

Dylan Alcott achieves the ‘golden slam’

Wheelchair tennis star Dylan Alcott has made history by becoming the first man ever to achieve the 'golden slam' of all four major singles titles as well as Paralympic gold in the same season with his emphatic win in the quad final at the US Open.

Raducanu wins US Open women’s title

Emma Raducanu has completed her New York fairytale and one of the most astonishing feats in sport by beating Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open.