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Australian Open crowds to be capped at 50 per cent

Melbourne's escalating COVID outbreak has forced crowds for the Australian Open to be capped at 50 per cent capacity.

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.

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.

Court papers reveal Djokovic had COVID-19 in mid December

Novak Djokovic contracted COVID-19 ahead of his trip to Melbourne for the Australian Open, court documents show.

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.

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.

More tennis courts for Woden

The North Woden Tennis Club has received $825,000 from the ACT Government to reconstruct four tennis hardcourts.

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.

IOC accused of being ‘complicit’ over Peng

Human Rights Watch has accused the International Olympic Committee of being complicit in China's rights abuses ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the IOC president's call with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who supporters say may be under political duress.

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.

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.

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