Grigor Dimitrov’s Brisbane International defence will prove tougher with the arrival of former world No.1 Andy Murray ahead of Sunday’s first round. Murray’s place in the draw was questioned due …

Injury-plagued former world No.1 Andy Murray will arrive in Brisbane on Saturday to prepare for next week’s Brisbane International after losing his comeback match against Roberto Bautista Agut. Murray, who …

Serious question marks remain about Andy Murray’s fitness ahead of the Australian Open after he was beaten by Roberto Bautista Agut in a one-set exhibition match in Abu Dhabi. The …

Australian Daria Gavrilova wants to build on this year’s breakthrough title triumph by cementing herself as a top-20 player. Gavrilova won her maiden WTA title in August when she beat …

Rising tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis has a new weapon in his bid to strengthen his injury-ravaged body – pilates. Kokkinakis burst into the world’s top 100 shortly after his 19th …

Wildcard Alex De Minaur intends to make the most of his chance to mix it with the “big dogs” in a Brisbane International field that has become wide open due …

Garbine Muguruza says she’s ready for battle as an evenly-matched group of women vie for tennis’ No.1 ranking in 2018. The current No.2 and Wimbledon champion was enjoying the Queensland …

Former Australian Open quarter-finalists Alicia Moilik and Jelena Dokic are challenging the country’s next generation of stars to set up their 2018 seasons with breakout summers. The Hopman Cup starting …

World No.4 Alexander Zverev has a secret goal for 2018 and it’s not hard to guess what it is — grand slam glory. Zverev has enjoyed a meteoric rise up …

Tennis Australia is refusing to give up on Bernard Tomic despite the fallen star’s summer prospects looking forlorn. Tomic’s decision to withdraw from Brisbane International qualifying has all but scuppered …

A new coach and some familiar faces will help Johanna Konta in her quest for a maiden grand slam at what she says feels like home. The Sydney-born world No.9 …

World No.1 Rafael Nadal is in doubt for the Australian Open after aborting plans to play in lead-up events in Brisbane and Sydney. Nadal hasn’t played since losing to David …

Andy Murray has revealed his wish to simply return to full fitness currently trumps winning further grand slam titles after a year blighted by injury. Murray was primed to add …

Revitalised after a fortnight’s family holiday in the Maldives, Roger Federer has arrived in Australia ready to embark on his milestone 20th year on the professional tennis tour. The Swiss …

Bernard Tomic has pulled out of qualifying for the Brisbane International, casting further doubt over his tennis future. Tomic was listed to play in the 16-man qualifying event from Saturday …

Rising Swiss star Belinda Bencic wants to tap into Roger Federer’s serene nature when the two link up at this summer’s Hopman Cup. Federer and 20-year-old Bencic will team for …

Samantha Stosur says it would be “absolutely remarkable” if Serena Williams fronted up to defend her Australian Open crown. Williams, who gave birth to her first child less than four …

Tennis great John Newcombe has moved to temper expectations on Ashleigh Barty despite earmarking the young prodigy as a potential world No.1. Gushing in his praise of the 21-year-old, Newcombe …