Kokkinakis will play: Kyrgios not sweating on AO bid Shrugging off injury concerns, Nick Kyrgios is ready to run it back with great mate and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open. AAP · Jan 17
Michael van Gerwen gets better of Gian van Veen to win Bahrain Masters Van Gerwen let slip 3-0 and 6-2 leads before edging an enthralling contest. The Independent UK · Jan 16
‘I was still breastfeeding in the first tournaments I played’: Belinda Bencic on getting back to her best Belinda Bencic has climbed more than 1,200 places following the birth of her daughter and believes she can win a grand slam, she tells Donald McRae The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
When does the Australian Open start? Seeds, draw and how to watch First tennis Grand Slam of the year is coming up in Melbourne Evening Standard · Jan 16
Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys has flagged some additions to her game as she returns to Melbourne Park. AAP · Jan 16
Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has ruled himself out of the Australian Open, in a massive boost for former first-round opponent Alex de Minaur. AAP · Jan 16
Alex de Minaur out to break new ground as next generation boost Australia hopes World No 6 aims to progress past quarter-finals at a grand slam, while Maya Joint is Australia’s first seeded woman at Melbourne Park since 2022 The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
Why Jannik Sinner returns ‘stronger’ after ‘difficult’ Australian Open title defence The defending champion won last year’s Australian Open title a couple of weeks he reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over a three-month ban The Independent UK · Jan 16
What time is Emma Raducanu playing at the Australian Open today? Raducanu is the 28th seed and will begin her tournament against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, who is ranked 195th in the world The Independent UK · Jan 16
Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open Madison Keys plans to go quietly into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena before the season-opening major to take a photo of her name among the Australian Open champions and send it home to her mom The Independent UK · Jan 16
Australian Open latest order of play and tournament schedule Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina bid to set up another grand slam clash as the Australian Open semi-finals begin The Independent UK · Jan 16
Katie Boulter seeks to put dismal 2025 in past with help of Sharapova’s former coach Katie Boulter is hopeful she can rediscover her best form with the help of Maria Sharapova’s former coach Michael Joyce The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Australian Open prize money: How much do players win round by round? Australian Open organisers have announced the largest prize money pool in the event’s history The Independent UK · Jan 16
Daniil Medvedev identifies ‘turning point’ in finding form before Australian Open Medvedev comes into the Australian Open having won his 22nd tour-level title at the Brisbane International The Independent UK · Jan 16
AAP · Jan 16 Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager Wildcard Taylah Preston has gone down in the Hobart semi-finals to third seed Iva Jovic, ending her streak of upsets at the Australian Open lead-up tournament.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Carlos Alcaraz breaks silence over shock split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Alcaraz said the decision was ‘mutual’ as he builds up to his ‘main goal’ of winning the Australian Open and completing the career grand slam
The Independent UK · Jan 16 The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Coco Gauff leads calls for Grand Slam prize money to be increased further It comes after the largest prize money hike in the Australian Open’s history
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder
AAP · Jan 16 Pain-free Czech reaches Adelaide International final Czech Tomas Machac believes his injury problems are over after advancing to the Adelaide International final, where he'll meet unseeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert.
AAP · Jan 16 'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt Naomi Osaka hopes to add more aggression to her game and build on her impressive US Open performance as she aims for a third Australian Open title.
AAP · Jan 16 Kokkinakis hits return serve at critics of Open call Thanasi Kokkinakis is comfortable with his decision to play Australian Open doubles with Nick Kyrgios, after a shoulder injury led to his singles withdrawal.
AAP · Jan 16 Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner Jannik Sinner could become the second man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the open era, but fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz has other ideas.
AAP · Jan 16 De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Carlos Alcaraz full of confidence in his team after Juan Carlos Ferrero split The pair’s seven-year partnership came to an end last month.