Osaka suffers WTA Finals injury heartbreak for second year running
Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka vowed to be fit and firing for her Australian Open title defence after her season was abruptly cut short by injury at the WTA Finals on Tuesday.
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Murray under no pressure to return
Former world number one Andy Murray said he is under no pressure to return to competitive tennis after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery earlier this year but he would attempt to make a comeback if his body allowed it.
Osaka adds Jenkins to team
Naomi Osaka has added American Jermaine Jenkins to her support team, the world number one said yesterday.
Federer to make clay court return in Madrid
Roger Federer confirms his participation for this year’s Madrid Open.
“I remembered his eyes,” Kvitova tells court of knife attack
Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova told a Czech court on Tuesday how she grabbed the blade of an attacker’s knife
Murray undergoes hip surgery in London
Former world number one Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London, the 31-year-old Scot said.
Djokovic dominant, Osaka celebrates
Novak Djokovic claims a record seventh Australian Open crown as he demolished Rafa Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-3.
Osaka digs deep to set up Kvitova final
Osaka staved off a fightback from Pliskova to reach her maiden Australian Open final.
Becker urges Murray to reconsider
Triple Grand Slam champion Andy Murray could have lasting regrets if he retires through injury, German great Boris Becker says.
Djokovic through, Nishikori out
Novak Djokovic reaches the Australian Open semi-finals for a 7th time after eighth seed Kei Nishikori retired hurt.
Beaten Williams denies ‘choking’
A disappointed Serena denies “choking” in her stunning quarter-final loss to Karolina Pliskova at the Australian Open.
Tsitsipas aims higher after semi-final success
Tsitsipas is thrilled that he can now set the bar even higher at the Australian Open.
Ruthless Nadal beats Tiafoe to cruise into last four
Rafa Nadal keeps the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open.
Serena edges top seed Halep to reach quarters
Serena staved off a spectacular fightback from world number one Simona Halep.
Federer rues missed chances
If having his Australian Open title defence ended early was not painful enough for Roger Federer on Sunday.
Nadal blows away Berdych
Rafa Nadal routed Tomas Berdych 6-0 6-1 7-6(4) in a centre court masterclass to charge into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Osaka coy after reaching third round
Osaka calls for the trainer and took a tablet during her dominant second round win.
Murray lashes out at LTA
Murray criticises Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association for failing to build on his success and grow the game over the last decade.
Back where it all began, Djokovic renews Tsonga rivalry
Djokovic and Tsonga will take a trip down memory lane today to renew their rivalry.
Federer reaches third round
Federer weathered a stern test from the impressive Dan Evans but wore down the British qualifier 7-6(5) 7-6(3) 6-3.
Serena makes strong start in Melbourne return
Serena makes a 6-0 6-2 victory over unseeded German Tatjana Maria.
Evans shoulders slim British hopes
Nine months after returning from a doping suspension, Dan Evans will look for his biggest victory when he takes on holder Federer.
Nadal drubs Australian Duckworth
Nadal shows no signs of discomfort from his thigh strain as he sails through to the second round of the Australian Open.
Serena is ready, claims coach
Serena Williams is ready to win her first Grand Slam title as a mother, according to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou.
Federer to face Istomin in opener
Double defending champion Roger Federer will start his bid for a hat-trick of Australian Open titles next week.
Djokovic, Federer, and Serena remain favourites
The women’s draw looks more open even with Serena Williams back.
Nadal pulls out of Brisbane International
Nadal has pulled out of this week’s Brisbane International due to a minor thigh strain.
Serena confirmed for Australian Open return
Williams seeks for a record-equalling 24th grand slam title at the Australian Open.
Ancer wins Australian Open by five strokes
Unheralded Mexican Abraham Ancer ignited his round with a remarkable chip-in.
Aussie Open director defends Federer scheduling
Australian Open director defends giving Roger Federer “prime time” treatment.
