Michael Chammas is a sports reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald
Described as the hottest conditions some have ever played in, one player was unable to use his phone following the match after it fried in his bag for almost three hours.
Channel Seven will ask its commentators to refer to newly knighted world No.1 as Sir Andy Murray when he takes the court for next week's Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios' decision to echo the sentiment of Hollywood star Meryl Streep has polarised opinion yet again, but he's earned the respect of former tennis great Pat Cash for his confidence to speak his mind.
Bernard Tomic says he "was fat" to start the Australian summer, but has managed to shed almost five kilos in a week in preparation for the Australian Open.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has made a strong political statement heading into the Australian Open, wearing a "f--- Donald Trump" t-shirt after his Fast4 victory over Rafael Nadal in Sydney.
World No.9 Rafael Nadal still believes his best tennis can upset Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, admitting he "would be at home fishing" if he didn't.
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.
Eugenie Bouchard is back in the winner's circle, claiming her first victory on tour in four months.
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.
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.
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