Tennis

Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior

From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.

Nadal wins first match back from year-long injury

The 22-times Grand Slam champion had arthroscopic surgery last June after injuring his left hip flexor during his second round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in early 2023.

New mother Osaka makes winning return in Brisbane

The 26-year-old from Japan last competed on tour at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September 2022 and had her first child, daughter Shai, in July before stepping up her preparations for the Jan. 14-28 Australian Open

Djokovic sparks Serb celebration in the midnight hour

Novak Djokovic got the party started for 2024 as he sealed a 2-1 win for Serbia over China near the stroke of midnight on Sunday at the United Cup in Perth.

Nadal loses comeback doubles match in Brisbane

Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem

Venomous snake stops play at Australia tennis tournament

Play was halted until a snake catcher arrived and managed to tease it into a bag.

Djokovic relishing being back in his 'happy place' Australia

The world number one holds no grudges heading into the mixed team event nearly two years after being refused entry to the country over his stance on Covid-19 vaccinations

Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again

Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Nadal 'feeling good' but plays down Australia expectations

The 37-year-old has not played since a second-round loss at the Australian Open this year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery on the long road back.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior

From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

Nadal wins first match back from year-long injury

The 22-times Grand Slam champion had arthroscopic surgery last June after injuring his left hip flexor during his second round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in early 2023.

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

New mother Osaka makes winning return in Brisbane

The 26-year-old from Japan last competed on tour at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September 2022 and had her first child, daughter Shai, in July before stepping up her preparations for the Jan. 14-28 Australian Open

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

Djokovic sparks Serb celebration in the midnight hour

Novak Djokovic got the party started for 2024 as he sealed a 2-1 win for Serbia over China near the stroke of midnight on Sunday at the United Cup in Perth.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Nadal loses comeback doubles match in Brisbane

Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Venomous snake stops play at Australia tennis tournament

Play was halted until a snake catcher arrived and managed to tease it into a bag.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Djokovic relishing being back in his 'happy place' Australia

The world number one holds no grudges heading into the mixed team event nearly two years after being refused entry to the country over his stance on Covid-19 vaccinations

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again

Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Nadal 'feeling good' but plays down Australia expectations

The 37-year-old has not played since a second-round loss at the Australian Open this year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery on the long road back.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

World number one Djokovic taking it 'season by season'

The Serbian superstar is the king of the Melbourne Park hard courts, winning the Australian Open a record 10 times, with an 11th in his sights next month.

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