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Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Big-serving pair Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will meet in the Brisbane semi-finals while women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in action.

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare

Jordan Thompson, set to be seeded for the first time at the Australian Open, is now under an injury cloud after suffering a foot injury in Brisbane.

Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka

Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka

Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka

Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka

Novak Djokovic's quest for a 100th ATP title goes on after the Serb was beaten by towering American Reilly Opelka in a monumental Brisbane upset.

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AO goal drives upbeat Birrell despite Brisbane exit

AO goal drives upbeat Birrell despite Brisbane exit

Kimberly Birrell will move on fast after having her fairytale ended in Brisbane, where world No1 Aryna Sabalenka is in ominous form.

Czechia stun Italy to cruise into United Cup semis

Czechia stun Italy to cruise into United Cup semis

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac have launched Czechia into the United Cup semi-finals with straight-sets triumphs in their singles matches against Italy.

'My heart is full': Novak boosted by family at his side

'My heart is full': Novak boosted by family at his side

Novak Djokovic has found balance and serenity from having his family with him in Australia for the first time -- and it's reaping rewards on the court.

De Minaur lands huge Open boost with top-eight seeding

De Minaur lands huge Open boost with top-eight seeding

Alex de Minaur will get his best chance of reaching the quarter-finals and beyond in his home Australian Open after nailing down a priceless top-eight seeding.

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Poland oust Great Britain to reach United Cup semis

Poland oust Great Britain to reach United Cup semis

Poland oust Great Britain to reach United Cup semis

Poland oust Great Britain to reach United Cup semis

Iga Swiatek has overcome an evident injury problem to help Poland power past Great Britain and make the semi-finals of the United Cup.

Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters

Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters

Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters

Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters

Novak Djokovic continued his stunning record against France's Gael Monfils to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals as another Frenchman starred again

Aussie Birrell wins again to secure Brisbane QF berth

Aussie Birrell wins again to secure Brisbane QF berth

Aussie Birrell wins again to secure Brisbane QF berth

Aussie Birrell wins again to secure Brisbane QF berth

World No.113 Kimberly Birrell has secured a maiden quarter-final berth on the WTA tour after defeating Russian Anastasia Potapova at the Brisbane International.

Hewitt anoints speed Demon as Australian Open contender

Hewitt anoints speed Demon as Australian Open contender

Hewitt anoints speed Demon as Australian Open contender

Hewitt anoints speed Demon as Australian Open contender

Twenty years after making the Australian Open final, Lleyton Hewitt has no doubt Alex de Minaur can also make a deep run in his quest to break the home drought.

Never-say-die Thommo still thrives on Pat Rafter Arena

Never-say-die Thommo still thrives on Pat Rafter Arena

Never-say-die Thommo still thrives on Pat Rafter Arena

Never-say-die Thommo still thrives on Pat Rafter Arena

For Jordan Thompson, Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena was where his 2024 breakthrough year began so splendidly - and the way he's started 2025 there bodes well too.

Germany eliminated as biceps niggle cuts down Zverev

Germany eliminated as biceps niggle cuts down Zverev

Germany eliminated as biceps niggle cuts down Zverev

Germany eliminated as biceps niggle cuts down Zverev

World No.2 Alexander Zverev has been forced to miss Germany's United Cup quarter-final loss to Kazakhstan due to a biceps injury as Australia were also ousted.

De Minaur's girl helps GB end Australia's Cup hopes

De Minaur's girl helps GB end Australia's Cup hopes

De Minaur's girl helps GB end Australia's Cup hopes

De Minaur's girl helps GB end Australia's Cup hopes

Australia have been eliminated from the United Cup despite Alex de Minaur winning both his singles and doubles matches in a 2-1 defeat of Great Britain.

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Birrell takes top-10 scalp, Joint scares Azarenka

Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.

Djokovic hatches Murray plan to take down next-gen

Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a seamless opening to his Australian Open tilt and revealed how he hopes to unseat the younger foes standing in the way of history.

World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.

'Need a miracle': Kyrgios cops comeback reality check

Nick Kyrgios has lost in his long-awaited return from injury to big-serving French gun Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International first round.

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Italy and top seeds USA into United Cup quarter-finals

Flavio Cobolli has stunned French star Ugo Humbert to send Italy through to the United Cup quarter-finals, while top seeds the USA have also advanced.

He can beat anyone: Djokovic's big call on Kyrgios

The great Novak Djokovic believes Nick Kyrgios still has the game to beat anyone on any day after teaming with the mercurial star on his long-awaited comeback.

Brits beat Argentina to give Aussies United Cup boost

A stunning performance by Katie Boulter and Charles Broom in the mixed doubles match has fired Great Britain to a 2-1 win over Argentina in the United Cup.

Swiatek makes hot summer start to steer Poland home

World No.2 Iga Swiatek has shown no signs of rust or concerns following a one-month doping ban by dropping just one game in her opening match of the summer.

Kyrgios returns with dazzling doubles win with Djokovic

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has made a successful return to competitive tennis with a classy Brisbane International doubles win with Novak Djokovic.

Thompson scores fightback Brisbane win over Berrettini

Australia's Jordan Thompson has shown fighting spirit and outside-the-box tactics to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini at the Brisbane International.

Birrell wins all-Aussie clash to set up Navarro meeting

Australia's Kimberly Birrell fought back from a set down to beat friend and countrywoman Priscilla Hon in the opening round of the Brisbane International.

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