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Federer hopes Alcaraz can pull off 'crazy' Open triumph

Federer hopes Alcaraz can pull off 'crazy' Open triumph

Six-times Australian Open champion Roger Federer knows Carlos Alcaraz will have completing a career grand slam at Melbourne Park on his mind.

Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide.

'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot

'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot

'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot

'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot

A 29-year-old from Sydney has upstaged tennis's biggest names to walk off with the $1 million prize as winner of the 1 Point Slam at Melbourne Park.

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Australian retires hurt in injury blow ahead of Open

Australian retires hurt in injury blow ahead of Open

Ajla Tomljanovic has suffered a shoulder injury and been forced to retire from the Adelaide International, just days before the start of the Australian Open.

Aussie qualifier advances to Adelaide quarter-finals

Aussie qualifier advances to Adelaide quarter-finals

Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic's winning ways have continued at the Adelaide International after injured compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew.

Tomic's Australian Open hopes end in qualifying loss

Tomic's Australian Open hopes end in qualifying loss

Bernard Tomic's quest to play in the Australian Open main draw has fallen short after a straight-sets loss, while fellow local Dane Sweeny enjoyed a win.

Wildcard Preston makes maiden quarters with upset win

Wildcard Preston makes maiden quarters with upset win

Wildcard Taylah Preston has pulled off a second upset at the Hobart International to make the quarter-finals of a top-level event for the first time.

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Injured Australian drawcard in major doubt for Open

Injured Australian drawcard in major doubt for Open

Injured Australian drawcard in major doubt for Open

Injured Australian drawcard in major doubt for Open

Home-town favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis has ruled out retirement after pulling out of the Adelaide International with a shoulder injury.

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

World No.6 Alex de Minaur and teenage sensation Maya Joint have officially been named as home singles seeds for the Australian Open starting on Sunday.

'Hitting my peak': Aussie's vow after taming Tsitsipas

'Hitting my peak': Aussie's vow after taming Tsitsipas

'Hitting my peak': Aussie's vow after taming Tsitsipas

'Hitting my peak': Aussie's vow after taming Tsitsipas

Giant-killing Aleksandar Vukic and Rinky Hijikata have joined fellow Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Adelaide International second round.

Maya has Joint rocking at Adelaide International

Maya has Joint rocking at Adelaide International

Maya has Joint rocking at Adelaide International

Maya has Joint rocking at Adelaide International

Teenage star Maya Joint and wildcard Kim Birrell have won to give Australia four women in the second round at the Adelaide International.

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again

Cruz Hewitt has crashed out of Australian Open qualifying at the first hurdle but Storm Hunter has reached the second round at Melbourne Park.

Venus Williams excited for Open after Hobart exit

Venus Williams excited for Open after Hobart exit

Venus Williams excited for Open after Hobart exit

Venus Williams excited for Open after Hobart exit

Veteran Venus Williams has lost in the opening round of the Hobart International, with the 45-year-old wildcard turning her sights to an Australian Open return.

Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call

Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call

Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call

Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call

Targeting Wimbledon for his return to grand slam tennis, Nick Kyrgios is standing by his call to sit out the Australian Open singles despite his strong form.

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'At what cost am I playing?' Kokkinakis on fresh injury

Thanasi Kokkinakis says emerging victorious while suffering fresh injury concerns in his singles comeback was a case of mind over matter.

Kokkinakis injury flares, but wins singles comeback

Thanasi Kokkinakis has won his first singles match in nearly a year despite the Australian's long-standing shoulder injury resurfacing during his victory.

Tomic in fine touch as he chases Open berth

Bernard Tomic and Olivia Gadecki are among the locals looking to secure a spot in the Australian Open main draw, with both banking opening qualifying wins.

Aussie pair advance in contrasting Adelaide clashes

Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Kasatkina have advanced to the Adelaide International second round but young compatriot Emerson Jones is out.

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Aussie rookie scores career-best win in Hobart

Taylah Preston has made the most of a wildcard for the Hobart International, with the 20-year-old upsetting world No.40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.

'I'm still here': Iga plays down pre-Open form concerns

Sans a title since September and beaten in her past two matches, world No.2 Iga Swiatek is refusing to panic ahead of her career grand slam tilt in Melbourne.

Open warning: Sabalenka has it 'figured out'

No longer just relying on her power, world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is happy to hear the improvements in the subtler arts of tennis are starting to show.

Swiatek fitness concerns dampen Polish Cup triumph

After suffering two heartbreaking finals losses, Poland have their hands on the United Cup after denying Switzerland a fairytale victory at the mixed showpiece.

'Angry Medvedev, calm Medvedev': Russian finds 'flow'

Russia's former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev will arrive in Melbourne a threat again after a title-winning week in Brisbane spent tinkering with his game.

Seventh heaven: world No.1 flexes in Brisbane defence

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has withstood in-form Marta Kostyuk to defend her Brisbane title in what was her seventh-straight finals appearance in the country.

'Winning knows no age': Venus back in Australia

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams is preparing in Hobart ahead of her 22nd Australian Open, where she well break an age record.

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