Highlights of everybody's favourite grand slam

Peter Hanlon   The 2015 Australian Open offered up the odd surprise - 11 locals reaching the second round, Venus Williams reaching the quarter-finals at 34, fluorescent pyjamas becoming the height of fashion.

Kyrgios lets fists do talking in Facebook boxing pictures

Nick Kyrgios

Glenn Cullen 6:39 PM   Embattled tennis player Nick Kyrgios has come out swinging. But he has swapped the court for the ring.

Serena wins Cincinnati title

Serena Williams holds up the trophy.

1:58 PM   Defending champion Serena Williams finished her last US Open tune-up in style by beating Romanian third seed Simona Halep 6-3 7-6(5) to win the Western & Southern Open on Sunday.

Federer beats Djokovic for seventh Cincinnati title

Roger Federer salutes the crowd.

1:46 PM   Roger Federer avenged his Wimbledon final loss to Novak Djokovic by beating the top-seeded Serb 7-6(1) 6-3 on Sunday to capture his second consecutive Western & Southern Open title.

Djokovic, Federer advance to Cincinnati final

Swiss timing: Roger Federer returns the ball to Andy Murray.

Frank Pingue   Top seed Novak Djokovic and defending champion Roger Federer advanced to the Western & Southern Open final in contrasting fashion on Saturday to set up a rematch of their title-deciding Wimbledon clash.

Djokovic gets back at Wawrinka, reaches Cincinnati semis

Eye on the prize:  Novak Djokovic returns a backhand to Stanislas Wawrinka during their quarter final.

Reuters   Top seed Novak Djokovic avenged his French Open final loss to Stan Wawrinka by crushing the Swiss 6-4 6-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

'I could beat Serena'

He's serious: John McEnroe.

Tennis legend John McEnroe reckons he's still got the game to beat women's world No. 1 Serena Williams.

How to rack up a $100,000 bill at the US Open

Reigning champion: Serena Williams poses with the trophy on top of the Empire State Building last year.

James Tarmy   For cashed-up tennis lovers willing to splash out for the ultimate US Open experience, there are a multitude of hawkers ready and willing to enable them.

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Kyrgios adamant he apologised to Wawrinka

Bad boy: Nick Kyrgios.

Michael Chammas   Nick Kyrgios has taken another swipe at Stan Wawrinka, adamant he apologised to the two-time grand slam champion after the infamous "banged your girlfriend" sledge last week.

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Kyrgios hasn't apologised, claims Wawrinka

"I'm trying to put it away. But what's happened, people don't see exactly the consequences for everybody": Wawrinka.

Richard Shute   Stan Wawrinka says he is not ready to 'draw a line' under the Kyrgios incident, denying that he has received an apology from the controversial Australian.

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Undercover tennis star delivers softest serve

Going incognito: Andy Murray.

The Scottish father-to be may have just proved that he isn't quite the most boring man in tennis.

Vekic breaks silence over Kyrgios' infamous sledge

Breaking her silence: Donna Vekic.

David Sygall   Donna Vekic has spoken publicly for the first time since Nick Kyrgios' infamous sledge, saying she hoped the controversial Australian tennis player would learn a lesson from the outrage.

Has Rafael Nadal thrown in the towel?

Spent force? Rafael Nadal is no longer feared on the circuit.

Jonathan Liew   The once all-conquering Spaniard is a shadow of his former self as he slides down rankings.

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Christos Kyrgios' ATP credentials revoked

Persona non grata: Christos Kyrgios was forced to purchase entry to the Masters.

Michael Chammas   Christos Kyrgios has had his ATP credentials revoked, denied entry to watch his brother Nick in his first round match at the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday morning.

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Hewitt gets US Open wildcard entry

Heading to New York: Lleyton Hewitt.

Former champion Lleyton Hewitt will enjoy a New York farewell after receiving a wildcard entry into the US Open.

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Kokkinakis on track for Kyrgios showdown

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 17:  Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia looks on during Day 3 of the Western & Southern Open at the Linder Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Frenchman Richard Gasquet stands between Nick Kyrgios and a potentially spicy showdown with Australian Davis Cup teammate Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Cincinnati Masters.

Federer the latest to condemn Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios is the centre of controversy.

Former world No.1 and Davis Cup teammate of Stan Wawrinka says young Australian's conduct is harming image of tennis.

Kyrgios can learn plenty from Day

Andrew Webster headshot dinkus

Andrew Webster   The humble way Jason Day won the US PGA is a lesson for the tennis brat.

Tomic opens in Cincinnati with win

Bernard Tomic.

Australia's Bernard Tomic is through to the next round of the ATP Masters in Cincinnati with a straight sets win over Sergiy Stakhovsky.

Kyrgios 'out of order', says Kokkinakis

Thanasi Kokkinakis

Darren Walton   He was the man unwittingly dragged into the explosive Kyrgios-Wawrinka stoush. Now Thanasi Kokkinakis has given his mate a stern rebuke.

Novak Djokovic says the smell of marijuana made him dizzy during match in Canada

Novak Djokovic

Tom Decent   World number one Novak Djokovic has complained that the smell of marijuana made him dizzy during a match at the Rogers Cup.

Kokkinakis, Kyrgios the new tennis brats?

"The crew": close friends Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis lablled the new brats of tennis.

Tom Cowie   Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are gaining a reputation as the new brat pack of the professional tennis tour, after another controversial on-court bust-up.

Bencic claims Rogers Cup as Halep retires

Belinda Bencic with the Rogers Cup trophy.

Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic capped a fairytale run to the Rogers Cup title on Sunday when a distressed second seed Simona Halep was forced to retire from the final trailing 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 3-0.

Kokkinakis in fiery on-court exchange

The chair umpire speaks with Thanasi Kokkinakis during his game against Ryan Harrison.

Tom Decent   After unwittingly being used as sledging ammo by Nick Kyrgios, now Thanasi Kokkinakis has become embroiled in an on-court stoush

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Kokkinakis in on-court drama

The chair umpire speaks with Thanasi Kokkinakis during his game against Ryan Harrison.

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis has again been caught up in controversy, with the tennis youngster involved in an on-court altercation with American Ryan Harrison.

Swiss teen shocks Serena Williams

Belinda Bencic also beat Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic.

World number one Serena Williams was dumped out of the Rogers Cup semi-finals 3-6 7-5 6-4 by rising Swiss talent Belinda Bencic, who will meet Simona Halep in Sunday's final after the Romanian second seed beat Sara Errani in straight sets.

Australian Open 2015: Tennis quiz 10

Think you know your tennis? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

The top 10 tennis cult figures

Players who captured the imagination for reasons other than their results.

Alas, there can only be one winner ....

Another Australian Open final has come and gone and all I can say is congratulations to Novak.

Australian Open 2015: tennis quiz 4

Think you know your tennis? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

Australian Open 2015: Tennis quiz 8

Think you know your tennis? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

Can Maria ends Serena's dominance?

Peter Hanlon and Linda Pearce preview the penultimate day of the Australian Open.

Home support is great - but brings pressure

It is Australia Day weekend and the home crowds have plenty to cheer.

Ten dramatic moments at Melbourne Park

A look back at some of the most memorable moments from the past 25 years of the Australian Open.

New year, new season, new coach

Andy Murray: For me especially, it's great to start 2015 fresh. 

Can Lleyton last another round?

All the latest from the Open with Peter Hanlon and Linda Pearce.

Day 2: Hewitt and Stosur please stand up

It's the turn of Australian old hands Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur to negotiate their first round ties.

Australian Open day 1 - Aussies abroad

The latest Open news with Peter Hanlon and Linda Pearce.

Australian Open 2015: Men's top 16 seeds

Who will the men's title? Here are the top contenders.

Australian Open 2015: Women's top 16 seeds

Who will win the women's title ? Here are the main contenders.

High-fives and selfies for the ballkids of 2015

Interaction is forbidden, unless Maria Sharapova and Thanasi Kokkinakis step on to centre court.

Viewers slam Channel Nine's Fast4 coverage

Tennis fans have served up plenty of critcism for Nine's Fast4 coverage on Monday night.