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Kerber's happy returns

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Angelique Kerber of Germany takes part in the Pat Rafter Arena Spectacular during day ...

The German world number one prepares to begin her campaign at the Brisbane International as she heads to Melbourne to defend her maiden grand slam title.

Kyrgios' plan to avoid meltdowns in 2017

Defending champs: Daria Gavrilova and Nick Kyrgios pose with the Hopman Cup.

Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios will spend more time at home with loved ones in 2017 in a bid to avoid any further meltdowns like the Shanghai Masters tanking debacle.

Federer, Kyrgios to headline Hopman Cup

Nick Kyrgios

Curiosity will be the theme of the Hopman Cup this summer as Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios return to the tennis world stage following vastly different stints on the sidelines.

Tennis crisis over $200 million Seven deal

Novak Djokovic.

Tennis Australia is facing a new crisis amid claims a potential conflict of interest could have influenced the decision to sell the television rights for the Australian Open to Seven West Media in a private deal worth around $200 million.

Federer not ready for swansong just yet

No thoughts of retirement: Roger Federer plans to be playing tennis for two or three more years.

Former tennis world No.1 Roger Federer doesn't want this summer to be his Australian swansong, saying he wants to play on for another two or three years.

Millman out of Brisbane International

Out: John Millman.

Victorian Sam Groth is set to receive a New Year's gift with fellow Olympian John Millman handing him direct entry to the Brisbane International after withdrawing on Friday.

Stosur wary of rising Gavrilova

"I know I have to pick up my game": Sam Stosur.

No stranger to homecourt pressure, Sam Stosur is again feeling the heat ahead of the Australian Open - this time from compatriot Daria Gavrilova.

Del Potro, Keys out of Australian Open

The Davis Cup remains closest to del Potro's heart.

Buenos Aires Juan Martin del Potro on Friday confirmed his withdrawal from the Australian Open and the Auckland ATP event, after dropping hints recently that he would miss the January tournaments.

Kvitova out for six months after stabbing

Long comeback: Petra Kvitova.

Two-time Wimbledon tennis champion Petra Kvitova faces around six months out of the sport while her playing hand, wounded in a knife attack, recovers its strength, the surgeon who operated on her said on Wednesday.