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Popyrin falls as Aussie men battle in Brisbane

Popyrin falls as Aussie men battle in Brisbane

Alexei Popyrin joined countrymen James Duckworth and Dane Sweeny as a first-round loser on a tough day for local men at the Brisbane International.

Special reunion as patched-up Kokkinakis enters unknown

Special reunion as patched-up Kokkinakis enters unknown

Special reunion as patched-up Kokkinakis enters unknown

Special reunion as patched-up Kokkinakis enters unknown

Reunited with Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis was encouraged by his performance after a year on the sidelines with an injury that required radical surgery.

'Want to pay back': Kasatkina in emotional home debut

'Want to pay back': Kasatkina in emotional home debut

'Want to pay back': Kasatkina in emotional home debut

'Want to pay back': Kasatkina in emotional home debut

Daria Kasatkina held back tears as she walked onto a home court for the first time as an Australian before falling in a tight and emotional three-setter.

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Raducanu pulls out as Osaka's Japan make Brits sweat

Raducanu pulls out as Osaka's Japan make Brits sweat

Emma Raducanu sat out Great Britain's United Cup opener as Japan, behind Naomi Osaka, took the favourites to the wire.

'Not part of my DNA': Demon undaunted by Ruud defeat

'Not part of my DNA': Demon undaunted by Ruud defeat

While admitting he made uncharacteristic mistakes in his defeat to Casper Ruud, world No.7 Alex de Minaur won't catastrophise ahead of the Australian Open.

Injured Fritz snaps racquet as US pull off escape

Injured Fritz snaps racquet as US pull off escape

American star Taylor Fritz is battling an ongoing knee injury, and he snapped his racquet in frustration after losing his United Cup singles match.

De Minaur's Ruud awakening - but Storm leads Aussie win

De Minaur's Ruud awakening - but Storm leads Aussie win

Alex de Minaur has started his Australian Open preparation with a United Cup defeat to Casper Ruud, but Storm Hunter starred in their opening win over Norway.

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Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win

Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win

Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win

Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win

Switzerland have taken out their United Cup tie against France after Stan Wawrinka followed up Belinda Bencic's win with his own impressive victory.

Start at zero: Keys not retracing steps in Open defence

Start at zero: Keys not retracing steps in Open defence

Start at zero: Keys not retracing steps in Open defence

Start at zero: Keys not retracing steps in Open defence

Madison Keys was a popular winner in the form of her life at Melbourne Park last year, but she has changed things up ahead of her Australian Open defence.

'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

Emma Raducanu shocked the tennis world when she won the US Open in 2021 as a qualifier, but her journey in recent years has been a tough grind.

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

Former world No.1 Naomi Osaka was coughing and far from 100 per cent during a 6-4 6-2 United Cup loss to Greece's Maria Sakkari.

'Start at 6pm': Medvedev's Australian Open night plea

'Start at 6pm': Medvedev's Australian Open night plea

'Start at 6pm': Medvedev's Australian Open night plea

'Start at 6pm': Medvedev's Australian Open night plea

Former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev has featured in absurd late-night finishes at the Australian Open, but he has a solution to the regular nocturnal nonsense.

Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener

Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener

Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener

Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener

Teen sensation Maya Joint has sat out Australia's media and practice commitments under doctor's orders ahead of the United Cup opener against Norway.

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Tennis great to contest Australian Open at age 45

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams has received the last women's wildcard on offer for the Australian Open, with a call on Nick Kyrgios yet to be made.

'Still a hunter': Sabalenka hungry for more grand slams

Aryna Sabalenka has her sights set on a third Australian Open title and the hunger to atone for last year's loss in the final is driving the world No.1.

'Greek tragedy': Tsitsipas' family reunion after injury

Fit-again Stefanos Tsitsipas is back with father and long-time coach Apostolos but has made one tweak to avoid a repeat of what he coined a Greek tragedy.

'I need revenge': Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch

Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.

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Ash Barty's message to Aussie tennis stars this summer

Retired champion Ash Barty wants Australia's tennis stars to embrace the spotlight this month, when Alex de Minaur spearheads hopes of a local major winner.

Teen whiz Andreeva ready to resume Sabalenka rivalry

World No.9 Mirra Andreeva has her sights set on more classic showdowns with Aryna Sabalenka as the 18-year-old eyes a grand slam breakthrough.

Felix feeling upbeat about new year tennis prospects

After his best year on tour, Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime is looking to keep his hot streak running in the United Cup and at the Australian Open.

'I feel safe here': Kasatkina embraces Aussie ways

Daria Kasatkina has bared her soul ahead of the Brisbane International, revealing why she took a mental health break and the reason she aligned with Australia.

Gauff looking to kick off another big year with a bang

World No.3 Coco Gauff says the United Cup is one of her favourite tournaments, with the American undefeated in singles when she led her team to the 2025 title.

How Aussie tennis ace rebooted and came back from brink

Alexei Popyrin fell out of love with the touring tennis life after a tough end to 2025 but an extended break and changed mindset has him primed for success.

'Crowds will love her': Kasatkina's landmark home slam

Daria Kasatkina is being backed to return from her mental health break and quickly become a fan favourite at her new home grand slam, the Australian Open.

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