The Latest Breaking News on Tennis

Tennis player denies using fake COVID-19 travel certificate

Italian tennis player Camila Giorgi has denied allegations that she obtained a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate to allow her to travel

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Australian Open suspended due to intense heat amid Russian flag controversy

The temperature hit the mid-30s at 2pm, which is the tournament's heat stress scale

Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023

Rain, extreme heat force Open suspensions

The extreme heat policy was brought into play on day two at the Australian Open, while play was later suspended for a second time due to rain at Melbourne Park.

AAP · Jan 17, 2023

Australian Open bans flags from Russia, Belarus on site

Flags from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the site of the Australian Open after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Garcia, Sabalenka into Open second round

Fourth seed Caroline Garcia and fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka, the two season-ending championship finalists, have stormed into the Australian Open second round.

AAP · Jan 17, 2023

Nick Kyrgios shares 'gruesome photo' of knee injury that forced him out of Australian Open

As Nick Kyrgios was announcing his withdrawal from the Australian Open, his physiotherapist flagged the tennis star had some "gruesome photos" of a surgical procedure on his knee. Kyrgios has now posted one of those images to Instagram. WARNING: This story contains images some readers may find disturbing.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Russian and Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open after controversy during Ukrainian's match

A Russian flag hanging behind fans during a match between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russian Kamilla Rakhimova on court 14 on day one of the Australian Open prompts Tennis Australia officials to ban them at the tournament.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

The Loop: Harry and Meghan respond to Jeremy Clarkson's apology over The Sun column, and Boris Johnson to pen memoir — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Jason Kubler making up for lost time after four-year absence from Australian Open

In a career often stalled by injury, Jason Kubler is finally reaping the rewards for his perseverance and talent, as he advances to the Australian Open second round for the first time.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Novak Djokovic question raised as he “might be too prepared” for Australian Open

Nine-time champion Novak Djokovic is looking to regain his Australian Open title this month, having been barred from competing in last year following his visa saga

Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023