New music and rainy stroll lifts Swiatek’s spirit

Iga Swiatek is not scared to change things up.  It’s a rare admission from a top tennis player given the sport’s penchant for routines and superstition. But the World No.1 is into the third round without dropping a set.
19 January 2023

Jawad, Tushar second again

Jawad Bhuiyan and M Tushar had to be content with the runners-up trophy once again in the ITF Asia U-14 Development Championships as the Bangladeshi duo suffered a comprehensive defeat against their Pakistani opponents in the final of the boys’ doubles event at the Sheikh Jamal National Tennis Complex in Ramna yesterday.
18 January 2023

It’s difficult to accept, Nadal laments

Defending champion Rafael Nadal hobbled out of the second round in a huge upset at the Australian Open on Wednesday, as Coco Gauff beat Emma Raducanu in a battle of the rising stars.
18 January 2023

Red-hot Medvedev keeps Australian Open title dreams alive

An irrepressible Daniil Medvedev overcame a partisan crown and tough veteran John Millman to march a step closer towards a third consecutive Australian Open final on Wednesday.
18 January 2023

Gauff edges Raducanu in titanic tussle at Australian Open

Coco Gauff won the battle of the game's bright young prodigies on Wednesday as she battled past Emma Raducanu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) and into the third round of the Australian Open.
18 January 2023

Nadal out of Australian Open

 Defending champion Rafa Nadal bowed out of the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday after suffering an injury during his 6-4 6-4 7-5 defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald.
18 January 2023

Nadal hobbles out of Australian Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open in round two to 65th-ranked American Mackenzie McDonald in a major upset Wednesday, his worst Grand Slam result in seven years.
18 January 2023

Djokovic gets rapturous reception on return

Intense heat and torrential rain played havoc at the Australian Open on Tuesday, but Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray battled past their opponents and the elements to emerge with momentous victories.
17 January 2023

Shaky Jabeur survives first-round test at Australian Open

Second seed Ons Jabeur joked that her coach was "going to kill me" after her quest for a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open began with a shaky three-set victory on Tuesday.
17 January 2023

Veteran Murray stuns Berrettini over five sets

Andy Murray stunned Italian 13th seed Matteo Berrettini on Tuesday, saving a match point to prevail over five gruelling sets and book a spot in the Australian Open second round.
17 January 2023

Russian flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest

Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when they were seen among the crowd.
17 January 2023

Djokovic set for eagerly anticipated Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic makes his eagerly anticipated return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and women's world number two Ons Jabeur will also launch her title bid.
17 January 2023

Top five contenders for the Australian Open women's crown

World number one Iga Swiatek is the favourite to win an Australian Open women's draw shorn of some of its biggest recent stars.
17 January 2023

'That outfit': Tiafoe dazzles Australian Open with colourful kit

Frances Tiafoe won his first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday but it was the American's outrageously colourful kit which set tongues wagging.
17 January 2023

Djokovic set for eagerly anticipated Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic makes his eagerly anticipated return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and women's world number two Ons Jabeur will also launch her title bid.
16 January 2023

Nadal in bizarre mix-up

Rafael Nadal’s victory march in the first round of the Australian Open was briefly held up on Monday when a ball boy took his racquet.
16 January 2023

Top seed Swiatek survives tough opening test at Australian Open

World number one Iga Swiatek survived a tough examination against Jule Niemeier on Monday to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
16 January 2023

History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open

Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.
16 January 2023

Top five contenders for the Australian Open men's crown

 Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday:
16 January 2023

Swiatek inspired by Barty

World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she was ready for an “intense” opening Australian Open match while paying tribute to retired champion Ashleigh Barty for inspiring her to greater heights.
15 January 2023