Gavrilova hopes for Barty semi in Sydney
Daria Gavrilova hopes to meet Ashleigh Barty in the Sydney International semi- finals - and it's no surprise given her remarkable record against fellow Australians.
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Serena determined to pass 24 grand slams
Serena Williams "absolutely" intends to surpass Margaret Court's record of 24 grand slam titles and believes being a new mother can help her achieve that goal.
Djokovic lurking with intent at Aus Open
Novak Djokovic's ranking slump has him lurking dangerously as the man to avoid when the Australian Open draw is made on Thursday night.
'Players throw matches just to catch a flight': How most pro tennis players live
Tennis away from the elite tour is a tale of high travel costs and pitiful prizemoney.
Gavrilova advances to semi with win over Stosur
Daria Gavrilova is the first player through to the Sydney International semi-finals after downing Sam Stosur.
Aussie youngster breezes through to quarter finals
Alex de Minaur is through to the Sydney International quarter finals after Damir Dzumhur was forced to retire.
Rublev leads the Russian assault on men's tennis
The Russians are coming to take over men's tennis.
Tomic passes the first test in Australian Open qualifying
Bernard Tomic has made a successful start to his Australian Open qualifying campaign, the world No.142 beating Frenchman Vincent Millot in straight sets in 48 minutes.
Djokovic happy with return ahead of Open
Novak Djokovic couldn't stop smiling as he made his long-awaited return to tennis from injury.
Aussie Ebden upsets Cilic at Kooyong
Matthew Ebden has pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career, knocking off world No.6 Marin Cilic in their Australian Open warm-up at Kooyong.
Kerber tops Williams in Sydney stunner
Former world No.1 Angelique Kerber has signalled her Australian Open intent with a stirring second-round win over Venus Williams at the Sydney International.
Nadal's return to the court no Kooyong classic
In an era of clinical professional sport, this was a confluence of two sentimental darlings of Australian tennis.
Barty rolls on to midnight training session after victory
The clock had almost struck 12 after her latest Sydney International win, but Ashleigh Barty insists there was no better time to get more reps in than under the midnight sky.
'I never needed the help of Tennis Australia': Tomic set for qualifying
Bernard Tomic will draw on his experience in going from qualifiers to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon seven years ago as the 25-year-old fights for his tennis future and a main draw berth in this year's Australian Open.
Aussie teen sensation claims another big name scalp
Australian teen sensation Alex de Minaur's sizzling summer has continued with an upset win over Fernando Verdasco in the first round of the Sydney International.
Sydney needs tennis upgrade to host World Teams Cup
Australia's chances of hosting a World Teams Cup could hinge on an upgrade to Sydney's tennis facilities.
Wawrinka says he's set for Australian Open
Former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka has declared himself ready for the 2018 edition after being sidelined from competitive tennis for six months.
Stosur wins tough opener at Sydney International
Samantha Stosur has overcome a showcourt snubbing and a stubborn opponent to safely reach the second round of the Sydney International.
Murray aims for a Wimbledon return after hip surgery
Three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray has undergone hip surgery and is determined to return to action in time for this year's Wimbledon.
Kerber sets date with Venus as host of big names make early exits
Battle-hardened former Australian Open champion and world No.1 Angelique Kerber is intent on continuing her 2018 winning streak.
Barty and Millman grind out Sydney International wins
Ashleigh Barty has posted her first win of the summer in a welcome boost to her Australian Open hopes.
Cash says Kyrgios an 'outside favourite' for Australian Open title
Australia's No.2-ranked male tennis player Matthew Ebden says Nick Kyrgios' knee problem won't hamper his 2018 Australian Open tilt.
'It's going to be interesting': Hewitt to monitor Tomic in qualifying
"Concerned" Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt is waiting with interest to see how Bernard Tomic shapes up on Tuesday in his opening match of the summer.
Azarenka withdraws from 2018 Australian Open
Former tournament champion Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from this year's Australian Open less than a month after being awarded a wildcard.
Nick Kyrgios ready for grand slam grind
Injury-plagued Nick Kyrgios is backing his physical endurance as Lleyton Hewitt challenges his Davis Cup spearhead to step up mentally in his quest for an overdue grand-slam run.
Konta ready to defend Sydney International title
The rise of Ashleigh Barty has impressed defending Sydney International champion Johanna Konta.
Want an Aussie battler? Brisbane win shows Kyrgios in new light
The Australian beat American Ryan Harrison in straight sets on Pat Rafter Arena to complete an eye-catching week in Brisbane.
Wozniacki optimistic for Australian Open after Auckland defeat
Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has tipped her hat to the in-form Julia Goerges after the German beat her to the ASB Classic crown, and says she's still primed for an Australian Open tilt.
Nadal, Djokovic and Tomic give Kooyong Classic PR boost
Often of limited interest, this week's Kooyong Classic has taken on major significance as an Australian Open fitness test for some of the biggest names in tennis.
Proposed World Team Cup could make Canberra Challenger even stronger
A proposed 24-nation World Team Cup in Australia next summer could make one of the world's strongest challengers even stronger.