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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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

Nadal says 21 slams not enough in race against Djokovic, Federer

Newly crowned Australian Open men's champion Rafael Nadal thinks he will have to secure more than 21 grand slams to become the most decorated in tennis.

Nadal stages his ‘greatest comeback’ to win 21st grand slam

A "physically destroyed" Rafael Nadal is savouring the "greatest comeback" of his matchless career after staging an epic Australian Open final fightback to claim a record-setting 21st grand slam singles crown.

Barty endured ‘hermit life’ to avoid major Open threat – COVID

Ash Barty has revealed the "hermit life" she endured this summer to avoid her biggest Australian Open threat - COVID-19.

Open champ Kyrgios to shun slam doubles

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have no designs on becoming a modern version of the Woodies or Bryan brothers despite their shock Australian Open doubles triumph.

Canberra’s Kyrgios wins Australian Open doubles with Kokkinakis

Canberra's Nick Kyrgios and his playing partner Thanasi Kokkinakis have won the Australian Open men's doubles championship 7-5 6-4 over Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden at Rod Laver Arena tonight.

Emotional Barty wins Australian Open title

Ash Barty has defied intense pressure and expectation to become the first home hope to win the Australian Open singles crown in 44 years.

Underdogs out to crash Kyrgios’ doubles party

Matt Ebden and Max Purcell have pledged to crash the Special Ks' party as they vie to become the first home men's doubles winners at the Australian Open in more than two decades.

Fourlis and Kubler lose Open mixed doubles

European duo Kristina Mladenovic and Ivan Dodig have made light work of home pairing Jaimee Fourlis and Jason Kubler to claim the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open.

Barty powers into Australian Open final

Ash Barty has delivered another serving masterclass to sweep past Madison Keys in straight sets and become the first home hope to reach the Australian Open women's singles final in 42 years.

Tennis legend Dylan Alcott bows out with Open final loss

Dylan Alcott's farewell party has been spoiled with the wheelchair tennis legend bowing out of the sport with a defeat in the Australian Open final.

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