Nadal crashes in season-opening match

Rafael Nadal lost his opening match of the season Saturday in the countdown to the defence of his Australian Open title, but women's world number one Iga Swiatek cruised to victory at the United Cup.
31 December 2022, 08:45 AM

Kyrgios withdrew from United Cup to give himself best chance at Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios said he withdrew from the inaugural edition of the United Cup to be in peak condition for next month's Australian Open, adding that he did not expect everyone to understand the reasoning behind his decision.
29 December 2022, 14:01 PM

Djokovic can't forget Australian deportation

Novak Djokovic admitted Thursday that being deported from Australia was an experience he will never forget, but it was time to move on, as he enjoyed a warm welcome in Adelaide.
29 December 2022, 08:26 AM

‘Highly motivated’ Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge

A “highly motivated” Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic’s much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as “good for tennis” Wednesday, while brushing off suggestions this may be his last tilt at the season-opening Grand Slam.
28 December 2022, 18:00 PM

World number one Swiatek starting 2023 with a clean slate

World number one Iga Swiatek said Wednesday she will put a breakthrough 2022 season behind her to concentrate on staying at the pinnacle of the women's game.
28 December 2022, 07:50 AM

'Highly motivated' Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge

A "highly motivated" Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic's much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as "good for tennis" Wednesday, while brushing off suggestions this may be his last tilt at the season-opening Grand Slam.
28 December 2022, 04:31 AM

Djokovic, Nadal to kickstart bid for 2023 supremacy in Australia

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal kickstart their 2023 campaigns this week in Adelaide and Sydney respectively, with the superstar veterans and great rivals eyeing up yet more Australian Open glory.
27 December 2022, 06:19 AM

Djokovic hopes for warm welcome in Australia

Novak Djokovic is hoping he will receive a warm welcome from the public when he returns to the Australian Open next month, now that the drama surrounding his vaccination status and deportation is officially behind him.
24 December 2022, 18:00 PM

'Djokovic needs to be playing at all costs'

Nick Kyrgios believes Novak Djokovic "needs to be playing at all costs" and is happy the Serb will be allowed back into Australia to compete in the opening Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne next month.
22 December 2022, 03:12 AM

Murray says he is one 'big injury' away from retirement

Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has vowed to compete as long as his body remains in good shape but said he is one "big injury" away from retirement.
21 December 2022, 04:21 AM

Renowned tennis coach Bollettieri dies at 91

Nick Bollettieri, the larger-than-life coach whose famed Florida tennis academy changed the face of the game by producing some of its greatest players, has died at the age of 91, with ex-student Tommy Haas leading tributes to the “one of a kind” American.
5 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Djokovic finishes troubled year with 'satisfying' ATP Finals title

Novak Djokovic said  winning a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title on Sunday was a "deeply satisfying" ending to his troubled and truncated year.
21 November 2022, 04:34 AM

Djokovic confirms he has visa to play in Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will be able to bid for a record-extending 10th men's singles title at next year's Australian Open after being granted a visa to travel to the tournament.
16 November 2022, 16:59 PM

Nadal ready 'to die' to return to his tennis peak

Rafael Nadal says he is "going to die" trying to return to the level of tennis that saw him capture a record 22 Grand Slam singles titles after his hopes of a first-ever ATP Finals title and becoming year end world number one were extinguished on Tuesday.
16 November 2022, 01:56 AM

Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open: reports

Former world number one Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa to play in the 2023 Australian Open, local media reports said Tuesday, despite his deportation from the country ahead of this year's tournament in January.
15 November 2022, 09:10 AM

Djokovic dispatches Tsitsipas in ATP Finals opener

Novak Djokovic had enough of an edge at the beginning and the end as he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Monday in the ATP Finals, a defeat that ended the Greek's hopes of finishing the year at number one.
15 November 2022, 05:33 AM

'Crazy feeling' to beat Djokovic, says Rune

Holger Rune said beating Novak Djokovic in the Paris Masters final on Sunday was the icing on the cake in a week where he bagged his first Masters title and became the first Danish man to crack the top 10 of the ATP rankings.
7 November 2022, 11:13 AM

Nadal not optimistic about ATP Finals chances

Rafa Nadal said he does not expect to be in good enough shape to mount a serious challenge at the season-ending ATP Finals after being beaten by Tommy Paul at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
3 November 2022, 04:04 AM

Wimbledon win was huge confidence boost in tough year: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic said his Wimbledon triumph gave him a much-needed boost of confidence during a tough season and that it laid the platform for a strong finish to the year.
31 October 2022, 07:23 AM

'I am not retired'

Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U.S. Open.
25 October 2022, 04:36 AM