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Australian Open comeback target for former No.1 Sinner

Australian Open comeback target for former No.1 Sinner

Jannik Sinner says his goal is to return to tennis in time to play the Melbourne major as Aussie Darren Cahill backs his successor as the former No.1's coach.

Hijikata's Paris adventures ended by local hero

Hijikata's Paris adventures ended by local hero

Hijikata's Paris adventures ended by local hero

Hijikata's Paris adventures ended by local hero

Australian battler Rinky Hijikata has finally run out of inspiration at the Paris Masters as one of the best weeks of his career was ended by a local hero.

High-flying Hijikata roars into Paris quarter-finals

High-flying Hijikata roars into Paris quarter-finals

High-flying Hijikata roars into Paris quarter-finals

High-flying Hijikata roars into Paris quarter-finals

Australia's Rinky Hijikata has broken into the world's top 60 and reached his first Masters quarter-final with another impressive victory in Paris.

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Australian tennis needs more elite development: Hewitt

Australian tennis needs more elite development: Hewitt

Lleyton Hewitt wants more work put into Tennis Australia's development pathways to improve the country's elite players and with it local tennis as a whole.

Demon misses Finals but Aussie buddy stuns Djokovic

Demon misses Finals but Aussie buddy stuns Djokovic

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur is out of the running for the ATP Finals - and so is Novak Djokovic after a sensational defeat by Sydneysider Rinky Hijikata.

'Old guy' wins at Paris Masters to set up Aussie duel

'Old guy' wins at Paris Masters to set up Aussie duel

A hard-fought victory for Novak Djokovic in the Paris Masters has kept up the great man's belated hunt to make the ATP Finals in Turin.

Djokovic in Aussie's sights after boilover in Paris

Djokovic in Aussie's sights after boilover in Paris

Australia's Rinky Hijikata has upset top-21 player Luciano Darderi for the third time this year to set up a potential tie with Novak Djokovic in Paris.

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Demon's $1m solace as Alcaraz leads him a merry waltz

Demon's $1m solace as Alcaraz leads him a merry waltz

Demon's $1m solace as Alcaraz leads him a merry waltz

Demon's $1m solace as Alcaraz leads him a merry waltz

Australia's finest Alex de Minaur was given a million reasons to not feel too miserable after Carlos Alcaraz made him suffer in the Vienna Open final.

De Minaur waltzes to Vienna final by downing new No.1

De Minaur waltzes to Vienna final by downing new No.1

De Minaur waltzes to Vienna final by downing new No.1

De Minaur waltzes to Vienna final by downing new No.1

Australian Alex de Minaur has earned what could be one of his most significant wins, defeating new world No.1 Alexander Zverev to reach the Vienna Open final.

De Minaur's Italian job sets up date with world No.1

De Minaur's Italian job sets up date with world No.1

De Minaur's Italian job sets up date with world No.1

De Minaur's Italian job sets up date with world No.1

ATP Finals-hunting Alex de Minaur has made it into the Vienna Open semi-finals for the third-straight year by defeating Matteo Berrettini.

Aussie ace trumped in Tokyo, as injury fells world No.1

Aussie ace trumped in Tokyo, as injury fells world No.1

Aussie ace trumped in Tokyo, as injury fells world No.1

Aussie ace trumped in Tokyo, as injury fells world No.1

Australia's Maya Joint has fallen in the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 event in Tokyo, where top seed and world No.1 Elena Rybakina withdrew because of injury.

De Minaur's Turin case improves, Zverev to world No.1

De Minaur's Turin case improves, Zverev to world No.1

De Minaur's Turin case improves, Zverev to world No.1

De Minaur's Turin case improves, Zverev to world No.1

Alex de Minaur's charge towards the ATP season finals in Turin continues to improve, while Germany's Alexander Zverev has confirmed his ascent to be world No.1.

Aussie ace's title hopes dashed with Tokyo thumping

Aussie ace's title hopes dashed with Tokyo thumping

Aussie ace's title hopes dashed with Tokyo thumping

Aussie ace's title hopes dashed with Tokyo thumping

Australian tennis star Kim Birrell has had her hopes of a second WTA title crushed with a straight-sets loss in Tokyo, while a young gun announced herself.

De Minaur powers on in Vienna, boosts ATP Finals hopes

De Minaur powers on in Vienna, boosts ATP Finals hopes

De Minaur powers on in Vienna, boosts ATP Finals hopes

De Minaur powers on in Vienna, boosts ATP Finals hopes

Australian tennis ace Alex de Minaur remains firmly alive in the race to the ATP Finals after surging into the last eight in Vienna for a third straight year.

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Joint extends Asian form with Tokyo quarter-final berth

Continuing some fine recent results, Maya Joint won a tight battle to reach the last eight at the WTA Tour's Pan Pacific Open in Japan.

Joint is rocking as Aussie sends sixth seed sprawling

Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint has followed compatriot Talia Gibson into the round of 16 in Tokyo with an impressive win over the sixth seed.

Demon digs deep, keeps ATP Finals dream alive

A doughty Alex de Minaur has rallied in Vienna to beat Tomas Machac in three sets and maintain his chances of reaching the ATP Finals.

Gibson's No.1 consolation after Japan Open defeat

Australian riser Talia Gibson will be back as the national tennis No.1 spot despite an anti-climactic ending to her Japan Open run to the quarter-finals.

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Tsitsipas ends Aussie battler's latest Kazakh adventure

Australian tennis diehard James Duckworth's latest fine run at his favourite tournament in Kazakhstan has ended at the hands of rejuvenated Stefanos Tsitsipas.

In-form Gibson, Birrell to lead Australia at BJK Cup

Captain Samantha Stosur has named a strong Australian team to face France in a crucial Billie Jean King Cup play-off.

Almighty in Almaty: Aussie tennis veteran flying high

Sydney tennis veteran James Duckworth seems buoyed by his favourite Kazakh tournament, having reached the Almaty Open quarter-finals again.

West Aussie storms into Japan Open last eight

Talia Gibson is enjoying her time in Japan after a tough fortnight in China, winning her second match in straight sets to reach the Japan Open quarters.

Aussies struggle at Japan Open as Joint, Jones exit

Maya Joint and Emerson Jones had been knocked out in the first round at the Japan Open.

'Too big': Tiley's ex-2IC fears for Abdo as Open boss

Former NRL boss Andrew Abdo is facing a baptism of fire as Australian Open tournament director and Craig Tiley's one-time deputy is tipping he may not last.

Dogged Duckworth leads Aussie charge at Almaty Open

It was a mixed day for Australian tennis players at the Almaty Open, with James Duckworth winning, but Aleksandar Vukic losing a tight three-setter.

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