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Aussie Talia Gibson through to round of 16 in Japan

Aussie Talia Gibson through to round of 16 in Japan

Talia Gibson has survived a tight first-round encounter in Japan, and fellow Australians Emerson Jones and Kimberly Birrell have the chance to join her.

Demon slips out of great eight in race for ATP Finals

Demon slips out of great eight in race for ATP Finals

Demon slips out of great eight in race for ATP Finals

Demon slips out of great eight in race for ATP Finals

Australian Alex de Minaur's bid to reach the end-of-season ATP Finals are hanging in the balance after Rafael Jodar sped past him in the Race to Turin.

Next world No.1 serves up misery for Demon in Shanghai

Next world No.1 serves up misery for Demon in Shanghai

Next world No.1 serves up misery for Demon in Shanghai

Next world No.1 serves up misery for Demon in Shanghai

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has found soon-to-be-crowned world No.1 Alexander Zverev too hot to handle in the quarter-final of the Shanghai Masters.

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Demon set for Shanghai test against new tennis top dog

Demon set for Shanghai test against new tennis top dog

Bouncing back from injury, Alex de Minaur is ready to tackle Alexander Zverev, soon to be crowned the new world No.1, in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals.

Aussies downed in Wuhan after contrasting matches

Aussies downed in Wuhan after contrasting matches

There are no Australians left in the Wuhan Open after Kim Birrell and Daria Kasatkina were both beaten in the opening round.

Demon roars into quarters at Shanghai

Demon roars into quarters at Shanghai

Alex de Minaur has booked a Shanghai Masters quarter-final and taken a major step towards the ATP Finals with a straight-sets win over Russia's Karen Khachanov.

De Minaur battles hard to advance at Shanghai Masters

De Minaur battles hard to advance at Shanghai Masters

Australia's Alex de Minaur is into the last 16 at the Shanghai Masters after beating a Japanese qualifier, with top-seeded Alexander Zverev although through.

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Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China

Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China

Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China

Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China

Playing his first ATP 1000 event in seven years, Australia's Bernard Tomic has been brought crashing back down to earth at the Shanghai Masters.

Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief

Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief

Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief

Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief

Best-of-five men's tennis is here to stay at the Australian Open, says new boss Andrew Abdo.

Alcaraz back, Sinner's 2026 over ... and Zverev is tops

Alcaraz back, Sinner's 2026 over ... and Zverev is tops

Alcaraz back, Sinner's 2026 over ... and Zverev is tops

Alcaraz back, Sinner's 2026 over ... and Zverev is tops

Carlos Alcaraz has won a first title since February, Jannik Sinner has ended his year with injury -- and Alexander Zverev will be the new No.1 of men's tennis.

De Minaur injury fears after Beijing final heartbreak

De Minaur injury fears after Beijing final heartbreak

De Minaur injury fears after Beijing final heartbreak

De Minaur injury fears after Beijing final heartbreak

Australian Alex de Minaur has been shattered by his China Open final injury retirement against Novak Djokovic that leaves a huge question mark over his season.

Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd

Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd

Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd

Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd

Alex de Minaur will play Novak Djokovic in the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a ball into the crowd, injuring a spectator.

Lone Aussie remains in China after second-round sorrow

Lone Aussie remains in China after second-round sorrow

Lone Aussie remains in China after second-round sorrow

Lone Aussie remains in China after second-round sorrow

Taylah Preston will be Australia's only representative in the WTA Tour's China Open third round after two of her compatriots were defeated in Beijing.

Taylah Preston through to third round at China Open

Taylah Preston through to third round at China Open

Taylah Preston through to third round at China Open

Taylah Preston through to third round at China Open

Taylah Preston is through to the last 32 at the China Open after an upset win over France's Diane Parry.

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De Minaur glides into second round in Beijing

Australia's Alex de Minaur has progressed to the last 16 at the China Open with a straight sets win over Mariano Navone.

Aussie duo thrive after WTA finalists lose in Beijing

Fresh from WTA finals, Talia Gibson and Maya Joint have suffered first-round elimination in the China Open, but Maddison Inglis and Taylah Preston both won.

Birrell wins WTA title - but loses spot as top Aussie

Kim Birrell has finally become a WTA champion but, on an amazing day for Aussie women's tennis, she also lost her national No.1 ranking.

De Minaur can't stop Europe winning back Laver Cup

Australian star Alex de Minaur has been unable to stop Europe from regaining the Laver Cup from his Team World in London.

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Birrell wins first all-Aussie WTA final since 2017

Kim Birrell has won an all-Australian final in Seoul to claim her first WTA-Tour level title, while another Australian has lost the final in Singapore.

Blood, guts and glory: Demon downs Zverev in Laver Cup

Australian star Alex de Minaur's proud Laver Cup record remains in tact after he saved a match point on the way to beating Alexander Zverev in London.

Three Aussie aces stake final claims in WTA events

Australian women are making their mark in WTA events in Asia, with Talia Gibson into the Singapore Open final, and the Korea Open final an all-Aussie affair.

Demon's World: team man out to thrive at Laver Cup

Fresh from inspiring Australia at the Davis Cup, team player Alex de Minaur is now out to help Andre Agassi's Team World beat Europe's best in the Laver Cup.

'Screwed-over' Aussie, Demon seal Davis Cup triumph

Alex de Minaur has sealed Australia's Davis Cup group-stage triumph after Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata won their doubles against plucky Poland in Brisbane.

Honours even as Demon's crunch Davis Cup clash looms

Australia's Davis Cup hopes will hinge on a rejuvenated Alex de Minaur after a resilient Poland levelled their Brisbane tie 1-1.

Purcell's positive spin on ban ahead of crunch Cup tie

Max Purcell's Davis Cup return, following an 18-month doping ban, has boosted Australian spirits ahead of a crucial tie in Brisbane against Poland.

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