World No.2 Rafael Nadal has thrown his support behind embattled ATP tour chief Chris Kermode staying in his position as leader of the men’s tennis. Nadal also called for the …

In-form fifth seed Kevin Anderson has avoided another first-round banana skin at the Australian Open to set up a clash with American young gun Frances Tiafoe. Anderson, a two-time grand …

Alex de Minaur is up and running at Melbourne Park, the teenage warrior kick-starting his Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Pedro Sousa. De Minaur displayed no signs …

Angelique Kerber has wasted little time in the blazing sun in storming into the Australian Open second round at Melbourne Park. The world No.2 and reigning Wimbledon champion needed just …

An overjoyed Astra Sharma has more than doubled her career earnings after denying cramping compatriot Priscilla Hon in a dramatic first-round Australian Open encounter at Melbourne Park. Sharma guaranteed herself …

Home hopes Zoe Hives and Kimberly Birrell are savouring the most significant wins of their fledgling careers after cashing in on Australian Open wildcard entries with breakthrough first-round triumphs at …

Home hopes Zoe Hives and Kimberly Birrell have parlayed Australian Open wildcard entries into the most significant wins of their fledgling careers. Hives defied her ranking of No.225 in the …

Rafael Nadal has dispelled lingering fitness concerns in dispatching local hope James Duckworth in straight sets in the opening round of the Australian Open. Playing his first tour match since …

Zoe Hives has parlayed her Australian Open wildcard entry into the biggest win of her fledgling career. The 22-year-old Victorian defied her ranking of No.225 in the world to upstage …

WA’s Astra Sharma is the first local through to the second round of the Australia Open, beating fellow Aussie Priscilla Hon in a dramatic encounter at Melbourne Park. The 23-year-old …

MATCHES TO WATCH ON DAY TWO OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN: * Destanee Aiava (AUS) v 17-Madison Keys (USA), Rod Laver Arena – Day Tuesday’s visit to Rod Laver Arena won’t …

Former world No.1 Maria Sharapova has made a commanding start to her 2019 Australian Open campaign with a double-bagel triumph against British qualifier Harriet Dart. Chasing her first grand slam …

Nick Kyrgios admits he’s struggling to “lay it all on the line” as he enters a sixth Australian Open campaign. While feeling “in a good spot” after seeking professional help …

Top local hopes Ashleigh Barty and Alex de Minaur begin their Australian Open campaigns on Monday, when the tournament’s new extreme heat policy looks set to come into play. A …

Grand slam champion Dylan Alcott has an extra incentive to serve aces at the Australian Open this year, with an opportunity to do his bit for charity while on court. …

Serena Williams is ready to win her first grand slam title as a mother, with coach Patrick Mouratoglou saying she has arrived at the Australian Open in her best condition …

A war is brewing behind the scenes of the Australian Open over player pay and power. The governing body behind the men’s professional tour, the ATP, seems set to lurch …

There’s a prospect, mightily painful for both player and his adoring fans, that Monday could be the last time Andy Murray competes on a tennis court. On Friday in Melbourne, …