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Dimitrov takes out Brisbane title by claiming another top scalp
Dimitrov, the world No.17, will be a man to avoid in the Australian Open after he capped a week of strong form with victory over Kei Nishikori on Pat Rafter Arena.
Dimitrov, the world No.17, will be a man to avoid in the Australian Open after he capped a week of strong form with victory over Kei Nishikori on Pat Rafter Arena.
Thanasi Kokkinakis admits the temptation is there to dive straight into the Australian Open after capping his comeback by claiming the Brisbane International doubles title with Jordan Thompson.
Thanasi Kokkinakis has capped his comeback tournament by claiming the Brisbane International doubles title with Jordan Thompson.
Australia's brightest teenage prospect, 17-year-old Alex De Minaur, says he has been taking advice from Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic on how to transition into the big time.
Thanasi Kokkinakis won't be the only male flying the flag for Australia at the Sydney International, with two local qualifiers winning through to the main draw on day one.
Nick Kyrgios has again questioned the ATP Tour's consistency after Novak Djokovic apparently escaped with a fine after hitting a spectator with a tennis ball.
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.
Glimpses of form in the warm-up events won't be enough for the chasing pack to unseat Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Eugenie Bouchard is back in the winner's circle, claiming her first victory on tour in four months.
Sam Groth wants to break opponents instead of serving records at the Canberra Challenger this week.
Nick Kyrgios sat courtside in Canberra supporting long-time friend and world No.1934 James Frawley
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.
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.
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.
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