Novak Djokovic is laying siege to Roger Federer’s two-year rule of Rod Laver Arena, as the two tennis titans chase a record seventh Australian Open men’s singles crown. Federer, who …

On the eve of her Australian Open title defence, Caroline Wozniacki admits the biggest unknown in 2019 might be the sport’s most-enduring champion Serena Williams. Williams will gun for her …

Seeded young guns Ashleigh Barty and Alex de Minaur will lead the largest local contingent since the turn of the century when the Australian Open gets underway on Monday. Successful …

MATCHES TO WATCH ON DAY ONE OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN: * James Duckworth (AUS) v 2-Rafael Nadal (ESP), Rod Laver Arena – Day Duckworth, winning his place in the draw …

Ashleigh Barty is ready to embrace being Australia’s leading light at her home grand slam as she prepares to enter the tournament as the hosts’ top-ranked player. Barty will begin …

Alex de Minaur has declared he’ll be fit and ready to go for the start of his Australian Open campaign, despite a gruelling schedule in which he will play three …

Teenage tennis sensation Alex de Minaur is the first to welcome comparisons between he and Lleyton Hewitt, after the youngster took another step down the path well worn by his …

Ashleigh Barty says she’ll enter this year’s Australian Open a better player than she was a year ago, despite walking away with a second straight Sydney International runners-up trophy. Barty …

Australian teen sensation Alex de Minaur has emerged from a gruelling day on court to win his first ATP title, beating Andreas Seppi 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in the Sydney International …

Australian Alex de Minaur emerged from a marathon day of tennis to claim his first ATP title, beating Andreas Seppi 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in the Sydney International final. Forced to …

Ashleigh Barty insists she’s playing the tennis that can take it to the world’s best at the Australian Open, despite falling to Petra Kvitova 1-6 7-5 7-6 (7-3) in an …

Petra Kvitova has ended Ashleigh Barty’s hopes of a maiden home WTA title, coming back to beat the Australian 1-6 7-5 7-6 (7-3) in an epic final. After Barty cruised …

Alexander Zverev is set to play through swelling and discomfort at the Australian Open after hurting his ankle during a practice session. Arguably the best hope of ousting top seeds …

Teenage tennis sensation Alex de Minaur has accused Australian Open organisers of punishing local players who perform well in home tournaments after failing to have his opening-round clash at the …

With a maiden WTA title under her belt, American youngster Sofia Kenin has her sights fixed on doing some damage at the Australian Open. The 20-year-old claimed the Hobart International …

Rafael Nadal believes Andy Murray’s looming retirement is the correct move for his mental health, revealing the psychological toll of his own injury battles as he eyes off a return …

Simona Halep would prefer to fly solo than rush into a new coaching union after losing esteemed Australian mentor Darren Cahill. The coachless Romanian arrived in Melbourne in chilled out …

Tennys Sandgren’s domination of the ASB Classic is complete after thumping Briton Cameron Norrie in a one-sided final in Auckland. The man with the most apt name in the sport …