Serena fends off Zidansek, Sandgren stuns Berrettini

Serena Williams admitted she was frustrated and not at her best as she fought off a stubborn Tamara Zidansek to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday.
22 January 2020, 10:03 AM

Sharapova career in balance after Melbourne humiliation

Maria Sharapova burst onto the scene as a supremely gifted teenager and won five Grand Slams before serving a drugs ban, but at age 32 a persistent injury has now thrown her turbulent career into grave doubt.
22 January 2020, 06:05 AM

Djokovic swats aside Ito to reach Australian Open third round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic despatched Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito 6-1 6-4 6-2 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.
22 January 2020, 05:35 AM

Visual pollution and the Grand Slim

Britain’s Dan Evans insists he’s in good nick after coming through a five-set epic at the Australian Open, patting his stomach in celebration in a nod to the doubters.
21 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Nadal sizzles in pink as Sharapova hits all-time low

Top seed Rafael Nadal turned on the style as he launched his bid for a record-equalling 20th Major title at the Australian Open on Tuesday, but falling star Maria Sharapova hit a career low.
21 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Nadal in the pink as Sharapova hits all-time low at Australian Open

Top seed Rafael Nadal turned on the style as he launched his bid for a record-equalling 20th Major title at the Australian Open on Tuesday, but falling star Maria Sharapova hit a career low.
21 January 2020, 15:22 PM

Future uncertain for Sharapova after early Melbourne exit

Former champion Maria Sharapova made her earliest Australian Open exit in a decade on Tuesday and said she was unsure whether her troublesome shoulder injury would allow her to return next year.
21 January 2020, 05:30 AM

Djokovic survives scare in wet Melbourne

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to join Roger Federer and Serena Williams in the Australian Open second round as heavy downpours caused chaos on Monday, forcing organisers to postpone a swathe of matches.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Djokovic digs deep to beat Struff in Melbourne opener

Second seed Novak Djokovic was forced to work hard by unwavering German Jan-Lennard Struff in his first match of the Australian Open on Monday before prevailing 7-6(5) 6-2 2-6 6-1 to stay on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park.
20 January 2020, 12:56 PM

Gauff stuns Venus again in first-round upset

Fifteen-year-old American Coco Gauff said she's on "a mission to be the greatest" on Monday after stunning veteran Venus Williams once again in the first round of a Grand Slam.
20 January 2020, 12:24 PM

Rust-free Federer launches Melbourne campaign with sublime win

Serena Williams and Roger Federer avoided chaos caused by rain at the Australian Open on Monday as heavy downpours forced organisers to postpone a swathe of matches on the first day.
20 January 2020, 12:14 PM

Old guard march into new decade

Old stagers Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will aim to keep the younger generation of players waiting in the wings as Grand Slam tennis enters a new decade at the Australian Open on Monday.
19 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Roger and Rafa come under fire

Tempers flared at the Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as players battled through another day of smoky air and two of the game’s all-time greats were labelled “selfish” for not protesting about the conditions.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Federer, Nadal lead stars swinging racquets for bushfire relief

Tennis superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal jointly donated Aus$250,000 (US$172,000) for Australian bushfire relief at a charity fundraiser in smoggy Melbourne on Wednesday.
15 January 2020, 10:53 AM

Angry players speak out at smoke-shrouded Australian Open qualifiers

Tempers flared at the Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as players battled through another day of smoky air and two of the game's all-time greats were labelled "selfish" for not protesting about the conditions.
15 January 2020, 10:33 AM

Barty survives Anastasia scare

World number one Ashleigh Barty survived a scare yesterday before battling through her opening match at the Adelaide International to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three tough sets.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Mirza enjoys winning return after having baby

India's former doubles world number one Sania Mirza made a winning return to tennis Tuesday at the Hobart International after more than two years on maternity leave.
14 January 2020, 08:43 AM

Coughing fit sees player quit Australian Open qualifying

A player collapsed in a coughing fit and was forced to retire from Australian Open qualifying on Tuesday after organisers ploughed ahead with matches despite bushfire smoke plunging Melbourne's air quality to "hazardous" levels overnight.
14 January 2020, 06:41 AM

Djokovic guides Serbia to title

An emotional Novak Djokovic overpowered long-time rival Rafael Nadal and led Serbia to victory in the inaugural ATP Cup yesterday, capping a perfect build up to his Australian Open title defence.
12 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Nadal up against Djokovic today

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the final of the inaugural ATP Cup after winning epic three-set matches yesterday to steer Spain and Serbia into the decider.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM