His critics have been quick to write him off, but Roger Federer is adamant he can win the Australian Open to claim a magical 18th grand slam crown. Federer has …

The thought of playing his final Australian Open in 2014 made Lleyton Hewitt laugh in Brisbane on Friday. Then again the revitalised former world No.1 can see the funny side …

Top seed Casey Dellacqua has recovered from a first-set bagel to book her place in the semi-finals of the Australian Open wildcard play-off at Melbourne Park. Dellacqua advanced with a …

Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has enlisted the help of Michael Chang as he looks to break into the top 10 in 2014. Chang will join Nishikori’s coaching staff for …

Former Wimbledon boys winner Luke Saville is a step closer to joining a star-studded Australian Open field after winning his wildcard play-off quarter final. Saville followed up a first round …

Bernard Tomic says his new tennis coach is developing a good early bond with his controversial father John. The 21-year-old Australian No.1 appointed Croatian Velimir Zovko as his interim mentor …

Maria Sharapova has described her comeback after a four-month injury absence as a ‘baby step’ forward in her recovery. The four-time major winner took on 2008 French Open champion Ana …

Lleyton Hewitt has suffered a 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) defeat to Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro in an exhibition match in La Plata. The 25-year-old Del Potro, the world …

Jelena Dokic has little expectation as she begins another attempt at tennis career resurrection at Melbourne Park this week. Five years since she lit up hearts with a wildcard run …

Rising tennis star Nick Kyrgios has made a late withdrawal from the Australian Open playoff, set to begin on Monday at Melbourne Park. The 18-year-old Australian Open 2013 boys’ singles …

Junior Wimbledon champion Ashleigh Barty has bolstered her chances in next year’s Australian Open with a wildcard entry into the Hobart International. The 17-year-old Australian will join Samantha Stosur at …

Conceding he’s one injury away from retirement, Lleyton Hewitt says the fire still burns ahead of his 18th Australian Open and a Davis Cup campaign he fought six years for. …

Australian tennis great John Newcombe is hoping enigmatic youngster Bernard Tomic doesn’t end his career wondering what might have been. Newcombe on Monday citing the examples of Mark Philippoussis and …

Bernard Tomic is set to name his new coach within the next fortnight. Australia’s top-ranked male tennis player has been on the lookout for a mentor to replace his father …

Bernard Tomic has needed a wildcard entry to make the field and defend his only ATP Tour title in Sydney next month. Tomic’s ranking of No.51 in the world fell …

Australian tennis player Matt Ebden has ended his season by rocketing back into the world’s top 70 after claiming back-to-back ATP Challenger titles in Japan. Ebden capped off his late …

Being refreshingly open about her sexuality is not half the reason tennis star Casey Dellacqua feels ready to zoom back up the rankings. Dellacqua says having a healthy body and …

Serena Williams has warned the rest of women’s tennis there is more to come from her after she was named WTA player of the year for the second year running …