Tomic fails to qualify for Australian Open 2018
Bernard Tomic has failed to qualify for the Australian Open singles draw, losing a do-or-die qualifying match against little-known Italian Lorenzo Sonego in three sets on Sunday.
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'A 36-year-old shouldn't be favourite for a tournament'
Roger Federer has cheekily played down his chances of winning his 20th grand slam at this year's Australian Open, saying he doesn't think a 36-year-old should be favourite to win such a tournament.
The sun starts to set on a glorious golden generation
What was once the Big Four, or the Big Five if you prefer, could soon be assigned to the dustbin of tennis history. They gave precious memories, no doubt, and represented a wonderful chapter in tennis annals, but nothing lasts forever.
De Minaur to 'leave it all on the court' against Berdych
Australian whizz-kid Alex De Minaur takes on multiple grand slam semi-finalist Tomas Berdych in the first round of the Australian Open.
Ashleigh Barty and Daria Gavrilova soaking up the hype
Ashleigh Barty, now the equal highest Australian player at her home grand slam, hopes to ride a wave of momentum deep into the second week at Melbourne Park.
Svitolina the little-known Open favourite
She's the Australian Open favourite flying under the radar -- and that's exactly how Elina Svitolina wants it.
Newcombe: Kyrgios can 'do some real damage'
Hopes are growing that the Australian Open will once again feature a home-grown winner.
Rafael Nadal's return of serve strategy is high risk and high reward
There is much that distinguishes Rafael Nadal from his tennis peers: his bolo whip of a left-handed forehand; his point-by-point positive energy and his enduring obsession with arranging his beverage bottles just so.
Roger Federer and family-friendly entourage join thousands at Australian Open 'Kids Tennis Spectacular'
You know the Australian Open is in town when you see KIA cars zipping around the CBD ferrying players between hotels and Melbourne Park.Â
Dangers lurk in the shadows for Nadal
Rafael Nadal is the number one seed for the Australian Open but he enters uncertain territory this year having not played a tournament in the lead-up.
Iron-willed Russian derails de Minaur freight train in Sydney final
Alex de Minaur's golden run was ended by Russian Daniil Medvedev in the Sydney International final.
Gallant but error-prone Barty falls short against Kerber in final
Ashleigh Barty succumbed 6-4, 6-4 to Angelique Kerber in an absorbing Sydney International final on Saturday.
Nick Kyrgios not the kid anymore ... and he likes it
Nick Kyrgios is just 22 and arguably the best local hope of breaking the Australian Open drought that extends to 40 years, but he has noticed something recently. He's not the young tyro anymore.
Leading tennis coach would not be surprised at a Kyrgios Open win
Brad Gilbert would not be surprised to see "incredible talent" Nick Kyrgios win the Australian Open and go on to claim multiple grand slam titles if he stops doing "crazy things".
'It's our time, too': Hewitt calls for Olympic Park tennis upgrade
Two-time grand slam winner Lleyton Hewitt says Sydney's tennis facilities are in need of an upgrade.
Bernard Tomic a match away from main draw
Bernard Tomic is now just a match away from qualifying for the Australian Open for a 10th straight year.
No threat of players boycotting Margaret Court Arena
Players at the Australian Open have refused to buy into the controversy surrounding Margaret Court and the Arena that bears her name.
Seppi keen on Kyrgios after clinching Canberra Challenger
Andreas Seppi came from behind to oust Marton Fucsovics in the Canberra Challenger final on Saturday.
Chance of major breakthrough beckons for Wozniacki
Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki won't yield to the temptation of declaring her desire to win a grand slam tournament but there is no doubt it burns within as she climbs back up the rankings to be No.2 in the world.
When opportunity knocked for Jelena Ostapenko
It wasn't a hard decision for renowned Australian coach David Taylor. French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko and her team were weighing him up as a potential new mentor in the aftermath of her best season yet.
'I wouldn't play there': Billie Jean King backs calls to change name of Margaret Court Arena
Tennis legend Billie Jean King has thrown her support behind a push to rename Margaret Court Arena, declaring that she would refuse to play there if she was still on the tour because of the former Australian champion's views on sexuality.
Lleyton glare says it all as Alex de Minaur surges into Sydney final
Alex de Minaur came from a set down to beat Benoit Paire and book his place in the Sydney International final.
Fickle weather means Tomic has to win twice in 48 hours to qualify
​Bernard Tomic's Australian Open hopes remain on hold after Melbourne's fickle weather played havoc on day two of qualifying.
Del Potro faces grueling test in Auckland final against Spaniard
Argentinian tennis star Juan Martin del Potro says Saturday's ASB Classic final against Roberto Bautista Agut will be his toughest Auckland test after dismissing Spanish veteran David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4 in Friday's semi-final.
Barty to face former world No.1 Kerber in Sydney International final
Ashleigh Barty has downed Daria Gavrilova in three sets to book a place in the Sydney International final.
Grigor Dimitrov eyes a grand slam breakthrough
Grigor Dimitrov is intent on ushering in a new era of men's tennis as he chases Australian Open glory.
Nadal beats Thiem in surprise exhibition match
World No.1 Rafael Nadal has delighted fans at the Australian Open qualifiers with a surprise exhibition match.
King renews call for Margaret Court Arena to be renamed
Tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King has again called for the renaming of Margaret Court Arena.
Aussie teen continues run to Australian Open singles draw
Australian teenager Priscilla Hon is one win away from her second Australian Open berth after an impressive three-set win in her second round qualifying match against former world No.12 Yanina Wickmayer.
Family man Federer living the dream
Family man Roger Federer says he's living the dream as he prepares to defend his Australian Open crown once again with his four children in tow.