Rising British star set for blockbuster Australian Open debut against Nick Kyrgios
6 days, 7 hours ago

Rising British star set for blockbuster Australian Open debut against Nick Kyrgios

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Australian Open LIVE: Draper vs Kokkinakis, Burrage vs Gauff, Fearnley vs Cazaux updates
5 hours, 20 minutes ago

Australian Open LIVE: Draper vs Kokkinakis, Burrage vs Gauff, Fearnley vs Cazaux updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Novak Djokovic practices for Australian Open 2025 with Andy Murray as coach The Australian Open continues as Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley look to continue a strong start for British players by reaching the third round. British No 1 Draper faces a blockbuster clash with Australian home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis, while Fearnley - who beat Nick Kyrgios in …

Australian Open 2025: Osaka says she sent someone to grab her daughter’s birth certificate from her home amid LA wildfires
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Osaka says she sent someone to grab her daughter’s birth certificate from her home amid LA wildfires

The Hindu  

While Naomi Osaka is busy competing — and winning — at the Australian Open, she needed to send someone to retrieve her 1 1/2-year-old daughter’s birth certificate from their California home in case it got caught up in the wildfires ravaging the greater Los Angeles area. After a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory against Caroline Garcia of France in the first …

Australian Open 2025: 'Can't see myself playing a singles match here again,' says Nick Kyrgios after first-round exit
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1 day, 22 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: 'Can't see myself playing a singles match here again,' says Nick Kyrgios after first-round exit

Firstpost  

Nick Kyrgios has admitted that he might have played his final Australian Open singles match at Melbourne. Kyrgios, whose last two years have been marred with injuries, went down to Jacob Fearnley in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open. Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has hinted that he might have played his last Australian Open singles match in Melbourne, following …

Nick Kyrgios hints at retirement after Australian Open defeat to Jacob Fearnley
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2 days, 1 hour ago

Nick Kyrgios hints at retirement after Australian Open defeat to Jacob Fearnley

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Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios exits in first round as Briton silences ‘People’s Court’
2 days, 1 hour ago

Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios exits in first round as Briton silences ‘People’s Court’

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios’s long-awaited return to the Grand Slam stage proved something of a let-down as Briton Jacob Fearnley sent the ailing home hero out of the Australian Open first round in straight sets on Monday. A capacity crowd packed out Kyrgios’s favourite John Cain Arena for his first match at Melbourne Park in three years, hoping the tennis showman could …

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next
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2 days, 1 hour ago

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next

Live Mint  

24-time champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare from USA's Nishesh Basavareddy to start his Austraian Open 2025 men's singles campaign on a winning note at the Melbourne Park on Monday. Aiming a record 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat the Indian-origin American 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and make a place in the second …

Alex Michelsen stuns Tsitsipas in Australian Open
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2 days, 8 hours ago

Alex Michelsen stuns Tsitsipas in Australian Open

The Hindu  

American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park. Tsitsipas looked well in control in the first set but midway through he began making several errors off …

Australian Open 2025: Tsitsipas suffers shock first-round loss against Michelsen
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2 days, 9 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Tsitsipas suffers shock first-round loss against Michelsen

The Hindu  

American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park. The whole purpose was just to save up on some energy and be fresher hopefully in the deeper …

Naomi Osaka says she sent someone to get her daughter’s birth certificate from her LA home
2 days, 13 hours ago

Naomi Osaka says she sent someone to get her daughter’s birth certificate from her LA home

CNN  

CNN — Naomi Osaka called her 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first round “an acceptable job.” But Osaka has more on her mind than seeking her fifth major title – and first title of any kind since becoming a mother. So I had someone go and get my daughter’s birth certificate and all that …

Australian Open: Nine Aussies win on bumper day two, as Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both claim wins
2 days, 13 hours ago

Australian Open: Nine Aussies win on bumper day two, as Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both claim wins

ABC  

Destanee Aiava has capped a stunning second day at the Australian Open in which nine Australians won through to the second round. Key Events Aussie O'Connell knocked out despite spirited performance against Paul 7 hours ago Fire in LA 'three blocks' from Osaka's house 7 hours ago Danielle Collins is through 8 hours ago Show all key events How Australia's …

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign
2 days, 22 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will kickstart their campaign at the Australian Open 2025 on Day 2 of the competition on Monday, January 13. Over on the women's side of things, Coco Gauff will be taking on Sofia Kenin in the first round while Iga Swiatek begins her campaign against Katerina Siniakova. Australian Open 2025, Day …

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out
Top News
2 days, 23 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 1: Sabalenka, Zverev progress, Nagal crashes out

India Today  

The Australian Open 2025 got off to a great start with big names like Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev securing easy passage to the second round of the competition. Mirra Andreeva became the first player to secure a spot in the second round of the Australian Open, as the 17-year-old Russian defeated Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-3 on John Cain …

Aryna Sabalenka starts Australian Open defence in style with Sloane Stephens win: ‘It feels like home’
3 days, 1 hour ago

Aryna Sabalenka starts Australian Open defence in style with Sloane Stephens win: ‘It feels like home’

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Australian Open 2025, January 13 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz in first-round action
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Australian Open 2025, January 13 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz in first-round action

The Hindu  

1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in the first round of Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne on Monday, the second day of this year’s edition. READ | Australian Open: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’; Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park In women’s singles, third seed Coco Gauff opens her campaign against former Australian Open champion …

Australian Open 2025: Why a former Wimbledon champion has been stopped from taking her coach to Melbourne
3 days, 2 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Why a former Wimbledon champion has been stopped from taking her coach to Melbourne

Firstpost  

Elena Rybakina had recently announced Stefano Vukov, who had coached her for five years before parting ways last August, would be joining her team at the Australian Open. Elena Rybakina had recently stated that she would be reuniting with long-time coach Stefano Vukov, with whom she had parted ways last August, at the Australian Open. AP Former Wimbledon champion Elena …

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne
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3 days, 10 hours ago

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, who lost to Sabalenka in last year’s final, reached the second round indoors, while men’s sixth seed …

Aryna Sabalenka begins quest for third consecutive Australian Open title with win over American Sloane Stephens
3 days, 13 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka begins quest for third consecutive Australian Open title with win over American Sloane Stephens

CNN  

CNN — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her Australian Open title defense by defeating Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2 in the first round on Sunday. The Belarusian, who is seeking to become the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, easily dispatched her American opponent before celebrating with a dance during her on-court interview afterwards. Inspired …

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a former champ and her own demons to advance at Australian Open
3 days, 13 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a former champ and her own demons to advance at Australian Open

ABC  

Aryna Sabalenka's first-round match at the Australian Open was a test in more ways than one. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion at Melbourne Park, overcame a tricky test against America's Sloane Stephens, registering a 6-3, 6-2 win on the opening day of the tournament. However, just as Sabalenka might have begun thinking about a first set bagel, Stephens stormed back …

Australian Open 2025, Day 1 schedule: Sabalenka, Nagal in action on opening day
4 days ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 1 schedule: Sabalenka, Nagal in action on opening day

India Today  

The defending champion and World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will start her title defence on the opening day as the Australian Open 2025 gets underway on Sunday, January 12. Over in the men's side of things, second seed Alexander Zverev will take on wildcard Lucas Pouille of France, while Casper Ruud will be facing Jaume Munar. Australian Open 2025: Full coverage …

Australia Open 2025: Tsitsipas hopes ‘home’ comforts of Melbourne will bring out the best in him
4 days, 5 hours ago

Australia Open 2025: Tsitsipas hopes ‘home’ comforts of Melbourne will bring out the best in him

The Hindu  

Former Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes a return to his “home” Slam at Melbourne Park can spark an upturn in his fortunes after an inconsistent 2024 saw the Greek drop out of the top 10. Melbourne has the largest population of Greek speakers outside Greece and Cyprus and 2023 Australian Open finalist Tsitsipas is confident he will have huge …

Australian Open 2025: Rybakina ‘focused’ on Australian Open after coach controversy
4 days, 7 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Rybakina ‘focused’ on Australian Open after coach controversy

The Hindu  

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said on Saturday that she would put the controversy surrounding her former coach Stefano Vukov to one side to focus on winning the Australian Open. READ | Australian Open: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’; Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park Rybakina defended him when questioned by reporters on the eve of the first Grand …

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes 'home' return will bring best out of him
4 days, 13 hours ago

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes 'home' return will bring best out of him

India Today  

Stefanos Tsitsipas is hoping that the 'home comforts' in Melbourne during the Australian Open will help him have an upturn in fortunes after an inconsistent 2024. Melbourne is home to the largest Greek-speaking population outside of Greece and Cyprus, and is expected to rally behind 2023 Australian Open finalist Tsitsipas as he makes another determined push for his first Grand …

Australian Open 2025, January 12 schedule: Defending women’s singles champion Sabalenka in action on opening day
4 days, 20 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, January 12 schedule: Defending women’s singles champion Sabalenka in action on opening day

The Hindu  

1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces former US Open winner Sloane Stephens on the opening day of Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne on Sunday. READ | Australian Open: Djokovic hopes to scale ‘Mount 25’; Sabalenka eyes three-peat at Melbourne Park In men’s singles, second seed Alexander Zverev opens his campaign against French wildcard Lucas Pouille. Here’s the full list …

Australian Open 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info
4 days, 21 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The Australian Open, first Grand Slam of the 2025 season, is scheduled to be held from January 12 to 26 in Melbourne. Last year was on the only fourth season that Serbian Novak Djokovic went without winning a Grand Slam title ever since he won his maiden one back in 2008, which was at the Australian Open. Draws Men’s singles …

Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban
5 days, 7 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and “chaos” of her doping ban on Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it “the worst time in my life”. Swiatek pulled out of the WTA’s late-season Asian swing in September citing “personal matters”. “And the fact that I had no control over this whole situation and I had no chance to avoid …

Nick Kyrgios ready to bring excitement back to Australian Open
5 days, 8 hours ago

Nick Kyrgios ready to bring excitement back to Australian Open

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios said on Friday his return to the Grand Slam stage at Melbourne Park after two injury-plagued years has come just in time as tennis was becoming “a bit mundane”. The mercurial Australian’s last appearance at a major came at the U.S. Open in 2022, the same year he reached the Wimbledon final, with a series of knee, foot …

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders
6 days, 7 hours ago

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders

The Independent  

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Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
Top News
6 days, 8 hours ago

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Serbia’s Djokovic drew American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy to start but has a huge task in front of him to win an 11th Australian Open and record …

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
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6 days, 9 hours ago

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal match. Sinner upset Djokovic in the semifinals here last year before coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 …

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry
Trending News
6 days, 9 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic projected to meet Alcaraz in quarterfinals, Sinner opens title defence against Jarry

The Hindu  

1 Jannik Sinner will begin his title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will be up against rising American youngster Nishesh Basavareddy, who has been awarded a wildcard. Fourth seed and last year’s US Open runner-up Taylor …

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova

The Hindu  

1 Aryna Sabalenka will begin her title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Third seed Coco Gauff, former US Open champion, will be up against compatriot and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round. Fifth-seeded Chinese Zheng …

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
6 days, 13 hours ago

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course

India Today  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been grouped in the same quarter of the men's singles draw of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam tournament, starting January 14. Alcaraz, who is yet to win the Australian Open crown, will start his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic, bidding to reclaim his dominance in Melbourne, will take on 19-year-old …

Nick Kyrgios suffers new injury blow to put Australian Open return in doubt
1 week ago

Nick Kyrgios suffers new injury blow to put Australian Open return in doubt

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Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open
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1 week ago

Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios’ planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open is in doubt after he sustained an abdominal injury and was forced to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, said in an Instagram post-Wednesday that an ultrasound scan had revealed …

Kyrgios suffers abdominal strain, casting doubt on Australian Open return
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1 week ago

Kyrgios suffers abdominal strain, casting doubt on Australian Open return

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from an exhibition event with Novak Djokovic scheduled for Thursday due to an abdominal strain, casting more doubt on the former Wimbledon finalist’s chances of making his Australian Open comeback this month. Kyrgios, who has battled a succession of injuries since losing to Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final, said on Wednesday he had pulled out …

Nick Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis hits an injury setback ahead of the Australian Open
1 week ago

Nick Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis hits an injury setback ahead of the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Nick Kyrgios faces another injury setback in his planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open after an abdominal strain forced him to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, said in an Instagram post Wednesday that an …

Kyrgios, struggling with fitness, included in Australia’s Davis Cup squad
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1 week, 1 day ago

Kyrgios, struggling with fitness, included in Australia’s Davis Cup squad

The Hindu  

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been unexpectedly included in Australia’s team for its Davis Cup clash against Sweden at the end of the month. The 29-year-old was selected by captain Lleyton Hewitt alongside world number eight Alex de Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Australian line-up for the clash in Stockholm on January 31 and February 1. …

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek hopes to ‘be good’ at the Melbourne Park Slam as she tries to enjoy life
1 week, 1 day ago

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek hopes to ‘be good’ at the Melbourne Park Slam as she tries to enjoy life

The Hindu  

For Iga Swiatek, whose confidence has been shaken by slipping to world number two and more so by serving a one-month doping ban around the WTA Finals in November, the 2025 Australian Open may be the most defining tournament of her career so far. “I’ll be good,” the 23-year-old Swiatek, who wants to dominate women tennis once again, said in …

Brisbane International: Sabalenka beats Kudermetova to win title and prep for Australian Open in style
1 week, 3 days ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka beats Kudermetova to win title and prep for Australian Open in style

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year’s opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift three straight Australian Open trophies since Swiss Martina Hingis won from 1997 …

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick
1 week, 3 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick

India Today  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift three straight Australian Open trophies since Swiss Martina Hingis won from 1997 …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness despite loss at Brisbane International 2025
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness despite loss at Brisbane International 2025

The Hindu  

If Nick Kyrgios was attempting to prove his match fitness after 18 months off the tour due to wrist and knee injuries, he did a good job on Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause at the Brisbane International. Victory in Brisbane in the final on Sunday would be Djokovic’s 100th ATP tournament win before the 10-time Australian Open champion seeks …

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness in a losing cause despite not having played for 18 months
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Nick Kyrgios proves his match fitness in a losing cause despite not having played for 18 months

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — If Nick Kyrgios was attempting to prove his match fitness after 18 months off the tour due to wrist and knee injuries, he did a good job on Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause at the Brisbane International. Victory in Brisbane in the final on Sunday would be Djokovic’s 100th ATP tournament win before the 10-time Australian …

Djokovic and Kyrgios win doubles opener at Brisbane International 2025
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Djokovic and Kyrgios win doubles opener at Brisbane International 2025

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios made a triumphant return to professional tennis as the Australian, partnering 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, beat Andreas Mies and Alexander Erler in the opening round of men’s doubles at Brisbane International on Monday. The wildcard Australian-Serbian pair of Kyrgios and Djokovic won 6-4, 6-7, in an hour and 48 minutes at the Pat Rafter Arena. A …

Nick Kyrgios to play first tournament in 18 months at Brisbane International
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nick Kyrgios to play first tournament in 18 months at Brisbane International

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios returns to tournament tennis at the Brisbane International when he takes on 21-year-old Giovanni Perricard of France. The 29-year-old Kyrgios has been mostly sidelined with career-threatening wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open quarterfinals. Kyrgios, who won the Brisbane International in 2018, will partner Novak Djokovic in doubles in Brisbane. 1-seeded player at the Brisbane International …

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis

ABC  

The sun is shining. Six of the world's top 10 women's players are set to take part, including number two Iga Świątek, former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff. Four top 10 players have entered the women's draw, including world number one and back-to-back defending Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina. …

Nick Kyrgios uses ‘Federer-Nadal-Djokovic’ example to lash out at Mahut’s ‘Sinner will win that with 6-3’s’ statement
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nick Kyrgios uses ‘Federer-Nadal-Djokovic’ example to lash out at Mahut’s ‘Sinner will win that with 6-3’s’ statement

Hindustan Times  

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been involved in multiple controversies throughout his career, and now the latest one involved Nicolas Mahut. The Frenchman remarked that Kyrgios’ Grand Slam title aspirations are not ‘realistic’ due to him making a comeback after almost two years on the sidelines, during which he featured in only one competitive fixture. Kyrgios is set to …

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis: ‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open
1 month ago

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis: ‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open

CNN  

CNN — Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will reunite to play doubles at the 2025 Australian Open, three years after they lifted the title together. Nicknamed the ‘Special Ks,’ Kyrgios and Kokkinakis defeated fellow Australians Max Purcell and Matt Ebden in the final in 2022, the culmination of a thrilling two weeks during which the doubles pair were one of …

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