Double fault: Monfils joins Agassi on WTC exit list
FRENCH star Gael Monfils has pulled out of the World Tennis Challenge to focus on his Australian Open campaign, with Marcos Baghdatis a late replacement for Tuesday’s session.
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Konta praises ‘incredible’ Barty
WORLD No.9 and Australian crowd favourite Johanna Konta has praised Aussie Ash Barty for her incredible comeback season last year in which she rose from No.271 to No.17 in the world as she declares herself fit for Sydney after injury in Brisbane.
Maria’s off-Broadway Open build-up
FANS are used to seeing Maria Sharapova take centre stage at the Australian Open. But the Russian preferred to continue her Melbourne Park preparations away from Rod Laver Arena.
Brisbane’s hope to keep WTA event
WHAT does it mean for the game’s best women’s players if Tennis Australia succeeds in bringing a World Team Cup for men to Brisbane? Well, the city could retain a WTA event.
’Not done yet’ Murray says surgery will extend career
ANDY Murray is adamant he will be back playing tennis before the next grand slam of this season after undergoing hip surgery in Melbourne.
Knee no problem for Kyrgios in Fast4
AFTER losing their respective singles matches, Nick Kyrgios and Lleyton Hewitt teamed up to beat Grigor Dimitrov and Alexander Zverev in the doubles. RECAP THE ACTION HERE!
Peers and Konti in box seat
ATP tour champions John Peers and Henri Kontinen showed Adelaide why they deserve to be favourites for the Australian Open.
Kyrgios fit to fire in Grand Slams
AFTER ending a 16-month title drought, Nick Kyrgios says he finally has the strength for the next challenge in his career — the best-of-five set tennis at the Grand Slams.
Confident Kokkinakis ready for WTC test
THANASI Kokkinakis says Monday night’s World Tennis Challenge opener against Gael Monfils will offer an indication of how his Australian Open preparations are progressing.
Kyrgios firms for breakthrough slam crown
NICK Kyrgios is in hot form heading into the Australian Open after winning the Brisbane International and he has firmed as one of the favourites to win his first grand slam.
Kyrgios says Open defeat ‘left a bad taste’
NICK Kyrgios has revealed his second-round exit from last year’s Australian Open cut him deep and is confident his Brisbane International triumph will motivate him to break into the top five this year.
Tough off-court battle forces Azarenka out
TWO-TIME Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from the year’s first grand slam, while a controversial former winner has hit the practice courts.
‘How is that a rule?’ Kyrgios slams time out snub
NICK Kyrgios’ displeasure at being denied a medical time out on an injury he says could threaten his Australian Open campaign while his opponent was granted time to change clothes has been met with widespread support from fans.
Kyrgios: ‘How long can it possibly take?’
NICK Kyrgios’ fury at the officiating during his first ATP title win in Australia has been met with widespread support from fans.
Hewitt is on the Fast4 track
LLEYTON Hewitt says Sydney will witness the “future of tennis” at Monday night’s Fast4 tournament.
Imperious Kyrgios storms to first home title
NICK Kyrgios wins his first ATP title on home soil, ‘bullying’ Ryan Harrison to win the Brisbane International in an ominous display ahead of the Australian Open. But a knee injury is a concern.
Monfils is a freak of tennis: Thanasi
SOUTH Australian tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis says Frenchman Gael Monfils is one of the most underrated men on the circuit before the pair face off at the World Tennis Challenge tonight.
‘Cameras shut down’ as star toils
HELLISH scenes gripped Sydney as touring stars around the city suffered under the blistering sun, including one star’s retirement.
Brisbane tournament still bringing big crowds
THE future format for international tennis in Brisbane may be uncertain, but crowds were still strong for the Brisbane International this summer.
Nadal joins Djoko on star-studded Kooyong roster
WORLD No.1 Rafael Nadal will ramp up his preparations for the Australian Open by playing at Kooyong this week in a major coup for the event that will also feature Novak Djokovic.
Fury over Aussie’s classy sportsmanship
BAD sportsmanship is a no-no, but it has appeared Daria Gavrilova wasn’t happy with Thanasi Kokkinakis’s classy gesture.
Pumped Fed leads Swiss Hopman Cup triumph
ROGER Federer has won the Hopman Cup for the second time in his career, looking in impressive form as he heads towards the Australian Open.
Svitolina smashes her way to victory
ELINA Svitolina claimed the Brisbane International women’s title with a dominant display against qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich, breezing to a 6-2, 6-1 victory.
Kyrgios earns shot at first Aussie title
NICK Kyrgios has blasted his way into the Brisbane International final after securing his first win over world No.3 Grigor Dimitrov from a set down with a frightening display of power tennis.
De Minaur gives his all but falls short
AUSTRALIAN teenager Alex de Minaur fought to the end but his stunning run at the Brisbane International came to an end after a gallant semi-final defeat to American Ryan Harrison.
Popyrin, Kubler secure Open wildcards
YOUNG gun ALEXEI Popyrin and rejuvenated Jason Kubler couldn’t hide their delight after clinching the last two Australian Open wildcards.
‘Incredible’ Kokkinakis claims big scalp
THANASI Kokkinakis couldn’t have written a better script; he’s injury free and he’s beaten the world No 4 a week before his home grand slam. He believes it’s his time.
Dimitrov’s classy act for fallen rival
WORLD No.3 Grigor Dimitrov’s earned himself even more fans and huge praise after jumping the net and raced to the aid of injured opponent Kyle Edmund in Brisbane. WATCH HERE.
Svitolina to meet Sasnovich in final
UKRAINIAN Elina Svitolina grabbed a top-four seeding for the Australian Open by last night eliminating defending champion Karolina Pliskova from the Brisbane International.
Dimitrov sets up Kyrgios clash
WORLD No.3 Grigor Dimitrov has taken the long way round to his Brisbane International showdown on Saturday with Nick Kyrgios by clinching a second three-set win.
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