Medvedev through to 2nd round as opponent quits in tears

"The conditions were brutal," said Medvedev. "The more he (Atmane) plays this intensity, the better he will be prepared."
15 January 2024, 08:25 AM

Tsitsipas finds top gear at Australian Open after wobble

"I'm glad things turned around," Tsitsipas added. "I'm glad I showed the fight and spirit that I usually show on court so it feels great."
15 January 2024, 07:45 AM

Gauff powers through ahead of Osaka comeback

Fourth seed Gauff said ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the year at Melbourne Park that she wanted to win "multiple" major titles after her breakthrough at Flushing Meadows.
15 January 2024, 03:34 AM

Teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic in Australian Open thriller

An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, dropping a set to fearless teenage qualifier Dino Prizmic.
14 January 2024, 12:34 PM

Agassi anoints Djokovic as greatest ever

The popular American former world number one, himself widely considered among the best the sport has seen, also had lavish praise for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
14 January 2024, 04:00 AM

Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history as Australian Open starts

World number one Djokovic is gunning for his 11th Australian Open title and 25th major, which would take him clear of Margaret Court on the all-time list.
14 January 2024, 03:00 AM

‘Ambitious’ Alcaraz wants Djokovic final

Carlos Alcaraz would like nothing better than to take the title away from Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open in two weeks' time, the Spaniard said on the eve of the start of the year's first Grand Slam.
13 January 2024, 16:30 PM

Alcaraz motivated to topple Australian Open king Djokovic

"It's an extra motivation for me," the two-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz said on Saturday
13 January 2024, 09:25 AM

Djokovic reveals tree-hugging ritual before Australian Open

"Botanical Gardens just nearby, it's a wonderful park where I like to spend time and just be by myself in nature, just grounding, hugging trees."
13 January 2024, 07:42 AM

Finally, a foot in the inevitable era?   

The changing of the guard in men’s tennis has long been on an asymptotic course, getting closer and closer to the inevitable but not quite materialising.
13 January 2024, 01:30 AM

Gauff aims to harness 'mental fire' at Australian Open

"Some players' goal is to win a Grand Slam. Once they reach that, it's kind of what's next?" Gauf said on Friday
12 January 2024, 11:29 AM

'New' Medvedev aiming to cut out 'stupid things' on court

Daniil Medvedev says he is trying to "mature" and do fewer "stupid things" on court to shake off his reputation as a tennis villain.
12 January 2024, 10:20 AM

Swiatek focused after 'peaceful' off-season ahead of Australian Open

She enters the opening Grand Slam of the year as favourite.
12 January 2024, 03:57 AM

Djokovic could face Murray in Australian Open third round

Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round.
11 January 2024, 05:06 AM

Is Sinner primed for Grand Slam breakthrough?

Italian Jannik Sinner's climb towards the top of men's tennis could hardly be described as sluggish unless of course a direct comparison is made with Spanish phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz.
10 January 2024, 07:30 AM

Djokovic must defy wrist injury, Alcaraz threat at Australian Open

The 36-year-old from Serbia defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year's final for a record-extending 10th Melbourne crown then added the French and US Open titles to his collection in 2023.
9 January 2024, 04:00 AM

In a world of pain: Rafael Nadal's career-long battle with injuries

The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, including missing 11 majors through a series of injuries
8 January 2024, 05:33 AM

Zverev-led Germany beat Swiatek's Poland to win United Cup

Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a gruelling three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz to help Germany upset top seeds Poland and clinch a maiden United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday.
7 January 2024, 14:58 PM

Nadal out of Australian Open with muscle tear

"Right now I am not ready to compete at the maximum level in five-set matches. I'm flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment and rest," he said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
7 January 2024, 09:38 AM

Gauff beats Svitolina to take Auckland Classic title

Coco Gauff held her nerve to beat Elina Svitolina in a gruelling three-set final on Sunday to retain her Auckland Classic title in an ideal warm-up for the Australian Open.
7 January 2024, 07:52 AM