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Australian Open hands career lifeline to forgotten local hero

Tennis Australia will back Ajla Tomljanovic to return to her best after handing her a wildcard for the Australian Open, along with 2014 men’s champion Stan Wa

‘Dylan Alcott effect’: Rising teen tennis star to make Australian Open debut

In 2018, eight-year-old Jin Woodman tossed the coin at the Australian Open men's quad singles final, bright-eyed and beaming.He never thought that seven years l

Cryptic Nick Kyrgios news has fans fearing the worst

Australian tennis hothead Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will play doubles with good mate Thanasi Kokkinakis in a bid to repeat their electrifying 2022 antics.Th

How Jelena Dokic has put herself on a collision course with Nick Kyrgios just weeks before the Australian Open

Former Aussie tennis star turned commentator Jelena Dokic isn't on the same page as Nick Kyrgios when it comes to doping in the sport - and their stances could

All the best looks as Aussie tennis royalty steps out for huge night

Australian tennis champions, rising stars and volunteers stepped out to celebrate the best in business at the Newcombe Medal awards in Melbourne on Monday night

Cruz Hewitt all grown up as he towers over Lleyton and Bec

When asked about the weight of expectations that accompany his rise through Australian tennis, Cruz Hewitt just smiles and shrugs.The tall, lanky 15-year-old so

De Minaur and Ebden share Newcombe Medal

Alex de Minaur's stand-out year was not enough to claim the Newcombe Medal outright, with the world number nine sharing Australia's top tennis honour with doubl

‘First-Round Exit?’ – Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open Return Draws Cynicism With Compatriot’s Dicey Take

After nearly 12 months away from competitive tennis due to wrist and knee injuries that required surgery, Nick Kyrgios is thrilled to announce his comeback in 2

Pat Rafter makes big call on Nick Kyrgios for Aus Open

Intrigued as anyone about how Nick Kyrgios’ comeback goes, tennis great Pat Rafter says he won’t be surprised if the enigmatic former Wimbledon finalist mak

De Minaur ends year with victory in Ultimate Tennis Showdown

Alex de Minaur has wrapped up his landmark year with one last illuminating and lucrative triumph in an all-singing, all-dancing rock 'n' roll version of the spo

Kyrgios to make Australian Open return for first Grand Slam since 2022

Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis at the 2025 Australian Open in January.Kyrgios has been out of action following a series of

Alex de Minaur issues injury update weeks out from Aus Open

Alex de Minaur has made the bold declaration he’ll be back to his fluid best and moving better than ever at the Australian Open, with victory over his debilit