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Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Federer back in the swing as old pal Rafa's in a sling

Roger Federer is returning for a special match at the Australian Open -- but old friend and foe Rafa Nadal jokes injury will keep him away from Melbourne Park.

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has defended her much-criticised 'Battle of the Sexes' match with Nick Kyrgios, insisting it won't damage women's tennis.

Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt

Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt

Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt

Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt

Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.

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Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event

Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has added Las Vegas to his global exhibition schedule.

'Sit back and enjoy': Barty pumped for summer of tennis

'Sit back and enjoy': Barty pumped for summer of tennis

Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.

How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level

How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level

There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.

'Incredible': Kyrgios hails tennis Demon's divine year

'Incredible': Kyrgios hails tennis Demon's divine year

Nick Kyrgios is in awe of a tennis countryman who is set to claim a fourth Newcombe Medal on Monday night.

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'One massive week': Kyrgios reveals final career goal

'One massive week': Kyrgios reveals final career goal

'One massive week': Kyrgios reveals final career goal

'One massive week': Kyrgios reveals final career goal

Nick Kyrgios has been all but guaranteed a wildcard into next month's Australian Open if his body can survive three exhibition matches in the US and Dubai.

Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards

Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards

Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards

Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards

Teenage sensation Emerson Jones and veteran James Duckworth have been awarded wildcards into next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry

Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open wildcard campaign is on in earnest after the former Wimbledon runner-up was announced in the Kooyong Classic exhibition field.

Aussies face Ecuador before possible Davis Cup 'Ashes'

Aussies face Ecuador before possible Davis Cup 'Ashes'

Aussies face Ecuador before possible Davis Cup 'Ashes'

Aussies face Ecuador before possible Davis Cup 'Ashes'

Australia's Davis Cup team face a challenging early-season date in Ecuador as they seek to set up a possible 'tennis Ashes' home qualifier with Britain.

'Unbelievable': 50 years since Edo's shock Open triumph

'Unbelievable': 50 years since Edo's shock Open triumph

'Unbelievable': 50 years since Edo's shock Open triumph

'Unbelievable': 50 years since Edo's shock Open triumph

Tennis great Mark Edmondson still vividly recalls his 1976 Australian Open triumph some 50 years on from one of the biggest shocks in sports history.

Hewitt thought about stunning switch from tennis to AFL

Hewitt thought about stunning switch from tennis to AFL

Hewitt thought about stunning switch from tennis to AFL

Hewitt thought about stunning switch from tennis to AFL

An epic Davis Cup win over Roger Federer in 2003 convinced Australian tennis great Lleyton Hewitt to not go ahead with a stunning career change.

De Minaur's path to Aus Open clear in United Cup draw

De Minaur's path to Aus Open clear in United Cup draw

De Minaur's path to Aus Open clear in United Cup draw

De Minaur's path to Aus Open clear in United Cup draw

Australia have been grouped with Czech Republic and Norway in the United Cup, with Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint to be based in Sydney.

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Sinner wins Finals 'decider' between the dynamic duo

Jannik Sinner has won the last thrilling 2025 instalment of the epic 'Sin-caraz' rivalry, beating Carlos Alcaraz to lift the ATP Finals crown in Turin.

Joint's grit earns high praise after BJK Cup success

Australia have advanced to the qualifying stage of the Billie Jean King Cup after Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell dug deep to defeat Brazil and top their group.

Deja vu in Turin: Demon crushed by Sinner once again

Australian trier Alex de Minaur says he knows how to beat Jannik Sinner - but admits that achieving it in the ATP Finals proved a very different matter.

Alex's fiendish puzzle: how can a Demon stop a Sinner?

Alex de Minaur needs to find a swift answer to a seemingly insoluble puzzle: how to give Jannik Sinner a real challenge in their ATP Finals duel?

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Sinner wins to set up de Minaur's 'mission impossible'

Jannik Sinner has won yet again in the ATP Finals to set up a nightmarish semi-final in the season-ending championship for Australian underdog Alex de Minaur.

Aussies net opening day victory in BJK Cup play-offs

Australia got their Billie Jean King Cup play-off campaign to a successful start, with two straight sets singles victories over Portugal.

Demon makes Finals semis after 'incredible' turnaround

Courageous Alex de Minaur has, incredibly, reached the semi-finals at the ATP Finals, thanks to a win over Taylor Fritz and a gift from Carlos Alcaraz.

Australia happy to be favourites for BJK Cup play-offs

Australia's tennis stars are confident of progressing out of this weekend's play-offs in Hobart to be a chance of winning the Billie Jean King Cup in 2026.

Fritz test at ATP Finals key to Demon recovering mojo

Even if it turns out to be his farewell to the 2025 ATP Finals, Alex de Minaur needs to beat Taylor Fritz to repair shattered confidence after a wounding loss.

'Eating me alive': de Minaur crushed by latest slip-up

Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals semi-finals hang by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.

Demon downed by demonic form of world No.1 in Finals

Alex de Minaur played some brilliant stuff, but was still no match for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the opening match of the end-of-season ATP Finals in Turin.

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