Sam Stosur's return to form boosts her hopes for Australian Open
LINDA PEARCE Sam Stosur arrived at last year's Newcombe Medal function wearing a floor-length gown that could not quite hide the flat shoes necessitated by recent, secret ankle surgery. On Monday, as she walked the same Plexicushion blue carpet, Stosur could laugh when asked if, this time, there was anything we should know about.
Federer eyes Aussie Open for 18th slam
Darren Walton 4:43pm Roger Federer believes he can win the Australian Open next month at the ripe old age of 32 to chalk up an incredible 18th grand slam title.
Hewitt laughs off Aussie Open swansong
Laine Clark 3:32pm Veteran Lleyton Hewitt has laughed off making a 2014 Australian Open swansong after reaching full fitness again and revitalising his tennis career.
Missing tennis coach Paul Arber 'irrational, psychotic'
Jessica Wright, Matt Bowen and Jenna Lynch The parents of missing Melbourne tennis coach Paul Arber believe their son is alive but in "an irrational and psychotic state".
Australian Open tennis: Luke Saville on track for wildcard
Former Wimbledon boys winner Luke Saville is a step closer to joining a star-studded Australian Open field after winning his wildcard play-off quarter final.
Jelena Dokic makes a tentative return from injury
LINDA PEARCE Former world No.4 could hardly have drawn a tougher first-up opponent.
Junior tennis champ Luke Saville working hard in the big league
LINDA PEARCE Not everyone can be Nick Kyrgios, but Luke Saville is still striving, working, hoping.
Bernard Tomic says dad bonding well with new coach
Bernard Tomic says his controversial father, John, and his new tennis coach are developing a good early bond.
Del Potro downs Hewitt in exhibition tie
World No. 5 Juan Martin del Potro has beaten Lleyton Hewitt in an exhibition match in Argentina.
Dokic and Gajdosova to clash in Open playoffs
Both women attempting to get back in the swing of things after absence.
Rebounding ace: Samantha Stosur on the up after a painful year
LINDA PEARCE Late season results offered a glimmer of hope for the 2011 US Open champion after ankle surgery and a change of coach, writes Linda Pearce.
Tennis star Sam Stosur is looking forward to a fresh start in 2014
LINDA PEARCE After a tumultuous year, Sam Stosur is looking forward to making a fresh start in 2014.
The sky is no limit for rising Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard
ADRIAN PROSZENKO For most professional tennis players, their biggest gripe about life on the tour is the amount of time they spend in airports.
Party boy Bernard Tomic ready to knuckle down for Australian Open
LINDA PEARCE Night owl declares himself ready to submit to the daily discipline of a pre-season.
Ashleigh Barty gets wildcard to Hobart
Australia's Ashleigh Barty has been awarded a wildcard entry into the Hobart International tennis event ahead of the Australian Open.
Hewitt's outstanding year recognised with Newcombe Medal
LINDA PEARCE One of Lleyton Hewitt's last full seasons earns him a first Newcombe Medal.
Tipsarevic completes field for Open warm-up
Former world No.8 completes eight-man field for next month's tennis tournament.
John Newcombe wants Bernard Tomic to train harder
Australian tennis great is hoping enigmatic youngster doesn't end his career wondering what might have been.
Newcombe wants Tomic to train harder
Ben McKay Australian tennis legend John Newcombe has warned Bernard Tomic he risks squandering his potential without renewed dedication to his fitness.
Slim pickings for Newcombe Medal judges
LINDA PEARCE With the prestigious Newcombe Medal up for grabs, how do the contenders shape up?
The young and the restless, changes in junior tennis
LINDA PEARCE Controversial changes to Australia's junior tennis competitions could cost the sport talented youngsters.
Tomic set to announce new coach soon
Roje Adaimy Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic expects to name his new coach in the next two weeks, but insists his father will remain in the picture.
Tomic gets wildcard to defend Sydney title
Bernard Tomic has needed a wildcard entry to make the field and defend his only ATP Tour title in Sydney next month.
Tomic gets wildcard to defend Sydney title
Bernard Tomic has been handed a wildcard, enabling him to defend his Sydney International title.
Roche serves up Tomic training invite and urges hard work
LINDA PEARCE Renowned Australian coach Tony Roche has issued an open invitation to Bernard Tomic to join pre-season training at Lleyton Hewitt's Sydney home, while stressing the need for the 21-year-old to make a permanent coaching appointment as soon as practicable.
Matt Ebden rises up tennis world rankings
Australian tennis player Matt Ebden ends his season by rocketing back into the world's top 70.
Jelena Dokic back to reignite her prodigal star
LINDA PEARCE Depite Dokic's tumultuous history, the former No. 4 hopes to play at the Australian Open.
Casey Dellacqua: Motherly pride
ADRIAN PROSZENKO The news was delivered in a beautifully understated manner.
Serena Williams claims fifth WTA player of the year award
Serena Williams has warned the rest of women’s tennis there is more to come from her after she was named WTA player of the year for the second year running and the fifth time overall.
Nishikori back for Kooyong Classic tennis
Top Japanese player Kei Nishikori will join Lleyton Hewitt, Stan Wawrinka, Tomas Berdych and Richard Gasquet at January's Kooyong Classic in Melbourne.
Todd Woodbridge takes up new role with Tennis Australia
LINDA PEARCE Todd Woodbridge is no longer a contender for Tennis Australia's vacant high performance director's role.
