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Revenge for Sabalenka as contenders queue in Brisbane

Revenge for Sabalenka as contenders queue in Brisbane

Aryna Sabalenka got one back on Australian Open conqueror Madison Keys, while Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk notched another upset win to book a Brisbane semi-final.

Poles apart: hosts Australia bomb out of United Cup

Poles apart: hosts Australia bomb out of United Cup

Poles apart: hosts Australia bomb out of United Cup

Poles apart: hosts Australia bomb out of United Cup

Lion-hearted Alex de Minaur did all he could to help Australia win their United Cup quarter-final, but Poland have come out on top to reach the semis in Sydney.

'Love watching her': Barty salutes new Aussie Open seed

'Love watching her': Barty salutes new Aussie Open seed

'Love watching her': Barty salutes new Aussie Open seed

'Love watching her': Barty salutes new Aussie Open seed

Teenage star Maya Joint will be the first home women's seed at the Australian Open since former world No.1 Ash Barty broke a 44-year title drought in 2022.

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Young pair get Australian Open lead-up wildcards

Young pair get Australian Open lead-up wildcards

Two Australian rookies have been granted wildcards for the Hobart International ahead of the first grand slam of the year in Melbourne.

Kyrgios makes Australian Open singles call

Kyrgios makes Australian Open singles call

Returning from injury, Nick Kyrgios has spoken with Australian Open organisers and made the call not to use a wildcard to play singles this year.

'It's insane': Sabalenka unloads on WTA over schedule

'It's insane': Sabalenka unloads on WTA over schedule

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Brisbane International quarter-finals before taking aim at the WTA over the length of the season.

Belgium oust Czechia to reach United Cup semi-finals

Belgium oust Czechia to reach United Cup semi-finals

Belgium will play Switzerland for an improbable place in the United Cup semi-finals after eliminating Czechia at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena.

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Brave Hijikata last Aussie to fall in Brisbane

Brave Hijikata last Aussie to fall in Brisbane

Brave Hijikata last Aussie to fall in Brisbane

Brave Hijikata last Aussie to fall in Brisbane

Rinky Hijikata's three-set loss to big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard means there are no Australians left in the Brisbane International singles.

Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios

Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios

Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios

Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios

Retiring veteran Stan Wawrinka was all class when discussing the wildcard debate surrounding Nick Kyrgios, putting aside the pair's acrimonious past.

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Australia are on a collision course with the US at the United Cup, but they must first get past an Iga Swiatek-inspired Poland in the quarter-finals.

Australia to face Poland in United Cup quarter-finals

Australia to face Poland in United Cup quarter-finals

Australia to face Poland in United Cup quarter-finals

Australia to face Poland in United Cup quarter-finals

Australia have been handed a tough path to United Cup silverware, set to face 2025 runners-up Poland in the last eight for a crack at titleholders America.

Special Ks downed but crowd get their money's worth

Special Ks downed but crowd get their money's worth

Special Ks downed but crowd get their money's worth

Special Ks downed but crowd get their money's worth

In what was a rollercoaster ride, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have suffered a heartbreaking doubles defeat at the Brisbane International.

Aussie teen targets top 100 after Brisbane breakthrough

Aussie teen targets top 100 after Brisbane breakthrough

Aussie teen targets top 100 after Brisbane breakthrough

Aussie teen targets top 100 after Brisbane breakthrough

Emerson Jones, just 17, will take confidence into the Australian Open after a brave loss to world No.17 Liudmila Samsonova at the Brisbane International.

Medvedev credits coaches as he serves it up in Brisbane

Medvedev credits coaches as he serves it up in Brisbane

Medvedev credits coaches as he serves it up in Brisbane

Medvedev credits coaches as he serves it up in Brisbane

Daniil Medvedev has continued an impressive build up to the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Frances Tiafoe at the Brisbane International.

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De Minaur reveals reasoning for 'brutal' Davis Cup call

Australia's soon-to-be world No.5 Alex de Minaur has detailed the reasons behind the toughest decision of his professional tennis career.

Belgium shock No.2 seeds as Demon backs Australia

All but one of the United Cup quarter-finalists have been decided with Belgium upsetting second seeds Canada to set up a last-eight meeting with Czechia.

Sabalenka, Keys on track for quarter-final blockbuster

Australian Open finalists Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka won second round Brisbane International matches to move closer to a juicy rematch.

De Minaur dazzles as Australia reach Cup quarter-finals

Twin wins from world No.6 Alex de Minaur have dragged Australia off the canvas and into the United Cup quarter-finals with a do-or-die victory over Czechia.

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'That's just the reality': Kyrgios upbeat despite exit

Nick Kyrgios has come to terms with his physical state but still wants to ramp up his singles activity this year after a 66-minute loss in his ATP Tour return.

Players take home larger Australian Open prize pool

Players in the main draw of the Australian Open are guaranteed to collect at least $150,000 while the men's and women's champions will now bag $4.15 million.

Djokovic pulls out of Adelaide ahead of Australian Open

Seeking an 11th Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic has surprised by pulling out of the warm up event in Adelaide.

Gauff goes from cold to hot as US make quarter-finals

The US are on track to defend their United Cup crown after locking in a quarter-final berth on a topsy-turvy day for Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff.

'Sicko' Kyrgios soaks it up in latest comeback

Fit and philosophical, Nick Kyrgios has promised the full "Kyrgios experience" ahead of his Australian return in Brisbane.

Teenager Jones takes top-50 scalp as Aussie women shine

Emerson Jones, still just 17, joined fellow Gold Coasters Kimberly Birrell and Olivia Gadecki as a winner in Brisbane, taking a top-50 scalp in style.

Swiatek fights back as Poland beat Germany in Sydney

Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz have posted singles wins to power Poland to victory over Germany in their United Cup opener.

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