Sabalenka says 'Battle of the Sexes' pays off after ruthless win

Aryna Sabalenka said her much-maligned exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios had paid dividends as she demolished Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to launch her Australian Open preparations.
6 January 2026, 05:27 AM

US$75 million up for grabs as Australian Open prize money hits record high

The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million (US$2.79 million), up 19 percent from last year's Aus$3.5 million.
6 January 2026, 04:32 AM

Medvedev renews call for early nights at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev on Monday renewed his call for the Australian Open to begin its night sessions earlier, after the Russian endured a string of recent post-midnight finishes at Melbourne Park, but admitted there was little chance of it happening.
5 January 2026, 12:49 PM

Djokovic quits players' union he co-founded

Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players' union he co-founded in 2020, citing "concerns regarding transparency and governance" within the body.
5 January 2026, 02:57 AM

Zverev admits 'a lot of catching up' to reel in Alcaraz, Sinner

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted on Saturday that he has "a lot of catching up to do" to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
3 January 2026, 01:56 AM

Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45

The American will compete in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021.
2 January 2026, 06:05 AM

Sabalenka wants 'Battle of the Sexes' rematch and revenge

World number one Aryna Sabalenka Thursday said she wants a rematch of her "Battle of the Sexes" showdown with Nick Kyrgios so she can get revenge.
1 January 2026, 08:45 AM

Wawrinka 'at peace' with retirement but no plans to go quietly

The 40-year-old announced this month that he plans to call it quits, with the United Cup in Perth starting Friday the beginning of the end for the popular Swiss star.
29 December 2025, 09:21 AM

Sabalenka, Kyrgios see only positives from 'Battle of the Sexes' match

Critics had warned that the match risked trivialising the women's game.
29 December 2025, 08:14 AM

De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'

The world number seven is yet to beat either player and admits he has to find new weapons to challenge the Spaniard and Italian who have shared the last eight Grand Slam titles.
29 December 2025, 07:33 AM

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis fans.
28 December 2025, 18:39 PM

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

Sunday's showdown between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and former world number 13 Kyrgios is seen by many as entertainment, but critics believe it risks undermining women's tennis by trivialising decades of progress toward equality.
27 December 2025, 12:54 PM

International tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry defines the season

With six Grand Slam titles under his belt to Sinner's four, Alcaraz will look to eclipse Nadal and become the youngest man to complete the set of all majors when he heads Down Under in the New Year.
26 December 2025, 03:17 AM

World number one Alcaraz announces 'difficult' split with coach Ferrero

Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together with assistant coach Samuel Lopez taking over.
17 December 2025, 13:24 PM

Federer to headline launch of 2026 Australian Open

The Swiss great will be back on Rod Laver Arena for the first time since he retired in 2022 as the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park introduces an inaugural "opening ceremony".
12 December 2025, 05:52 AM

Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes not fair

World number one Aryna Sabalenka weighed into the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport, saying it would be unfair for women to face "biological men" in professional tennis.
10 December 2025, 10:00 AM

Italian tennis icon Nicola Pietrangeli dies aged 92

Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time winner of the French Open, has died at the age of 92, Italy's tennis federation announced on Monday.
2 December 2025, 07:00 AM

Murray 'disappointed' with results coaching former rival Djokovic

British tennis great Andy Murray said Monday he was "disappointed" with Novak Djokovic's results while coaching his former rival.
1 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hattrick

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in Bologna.
24 November 2025, 14:53 PM

Heartbroken' Alcaraz out of Davis Cup with injury

World number one Carlos Alcaraz said on Tuesday he has pulled out of the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna due to a swollen hamstring, adding he was "heartbroken" to miss out.
18 November 2025, 10:26 AM