Shoulder issue ends Barty's Hobart hopes
Ashleigh Barty's tennis comeback has been dealt a blow with the young Australian forced to withdraw from her singles campaign at the Hobart International.
Ashleigh Barty's tennis comeback has been dealt a blow with the young Australian forced to withdraw from her singles campaign at the Hobart International.
A delighted Novak Djokovic knew he made a big Australian Open statement when he toppled world No.1 Andy Murray 6-3 5-7 6-4 to retain the Qatar Open title.
Thanasi Kokkinakis is back - sort of - because even though he is about to play his first ATP Tour singles match in 15 months, he knows his shoulder isn't 100 per cent.
Eugenie Bouchard has seen the ugly side of beauty. She's received death threats from obsessed fans. Felt the jealousy from within the tour from those who envy the image she has managed to build. All while shutting herself off from those around her in an attempt to conquer her dreams.
The Japanese star upset Stan Wawrinka to book himself at spot in the Brisbane final as he continues to shine ahead of the first Grand Slam of 2017.
Nick Kyrgios sat courtside in Canberra supporting long-time friend and world No.1934 James Frawley
Fancy getting up close and personal with the likes of Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams during the Australian Open?
Daria Gavrilova and Sam Stosur were checking out the latest WTA rankings during last year's Asian swing when Australia's top two women realised how slim the margin had become. Stosur's uninterrupted second reign as queen has lasted more than eight years, but Gavrilova, a decade her junior, is closing fast.
World's top two start the year where they left off as they fine-tune for the Australian Open.
The huge-serving Canadian advanced to the semi-finals with a three-set win over Nadal on Pat Rafter Arena, delivering 23 aces in the process.
Footage has emerged of the tennis match that police allege was fixed by reigning Australian Open boys champion Oliver Anderson, as an investigation continues into the syndicate which targeted the promising teenager.
What used to be a game for Bernard Tomic became his profession, and is now an opportunity he says he is determined to maximise in the decade or so that may be left. Yet the contradiction of Tomic is that while his motivation may have altered, an enduring criticism remains the 24-year-old's failure to commit to doing what will earn him the most.
The Sydneysider won the Victorian tournament now under the microscope of police, who have charged former Australian Open boys champion Oliver Anderson with match-fixing.
Sam Stosur says she has no qualms about no longer being the centre of attention when it comes to expectation and pressure on Australia's tennis stars.
Nick Kyrgios has made himself available for Monday night's Fast4 exhibition tournament in Sydney despite struggling with a knee injury throughout the Hopman Cup.
Davis Cup hero feels the seeds will be looking over their shoulders hoping they don't draw him at the Canberra Challenger.
At some point on Saturday, possibly during the women's final, former world No.14 Jerzy Janowicz will be battling away on an outside court at Auckland's ASB Tennis Arena.
Reigning Australian Open boys champion Oliver Anderson has been charged with a match fixing offence which allegedly occurred at a tennis tournament in Traralgon.
The 14-time Grand Slam champion says the latest match-fixing scandal, involving Australian Oliver Anderson, is regrettable but says the practice is almost non-existent on the top tier of the men's tour.
Rafael Nadal has flexed his muscles and continues his imperious start to 2017 to set up a mouth-watering Brisbane International quarter-final with defending champion Milos Raonic.
The worst of Nick Kyrgios was on display on Thursday night in a 6-2 6-2 Hopman Cup loss to American Jack Sock at Perth Arena.
The top seed didn't make it out of the quarter-finals after being ambushed by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.
Perth: While Roger Federer has been feeling the love at the Hopman Cup this week, he has also been feeling the pain. Good pain. The type of day-after muscle soreness the 17-time major winner knew would follow his three-tiebreak loss to Alexander Zverev. Bring it on.
Ross Triffitt is confident a "proactive approach" will ensure no corruption issues at the Canberra Challenger.
The Spanish fourth seed has spent almost eight hours on court in three matches but says it has only given her more confidence for the semi-finals and on towards the Australian Open.
He battled a constant voice in his head telling him to throw in the towel and give up on his dreams, watching on helplessly as those he once conquered as a teenager surpassed him.
Nick Kyrgios has the ability to be the best player in the world if he can harness his mercurial talent, Australian tennis great Rod Laver says.
After Novak Djokovic won his second-round match at the Qatar Open, his opponent asked him to pose for a selfie.
In return for an estimated seven-figure appearance fee, the player regarded as the greatest ever has been a walking, dancing, talking, and now drumming advertisement for Tourism WA.
The defending Australian Open champion made a winning start to 2017 but Queenslander Ash Barty made her earn in the hard way over three sets on Pat Rafter Arena.
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