Plagued by a back injury and an inability to capitalise on five match points,Alexei Popyrin’s attention will now shift to the Australian Open.
It’s easy to be confused about the huge changes to our summer. Then there’s the speculation of further upheaval caused by the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund which has turned golf on its head,and which will undoubtedly affect tennis.
Rafael Nadal made a palpable statement in his return from a 12-month injury lay-off. But with Brisbane local Jason Kubler next in line,is this just the beginning?
Rafael Nadal has hailed Andy Murray’s drive to keep competing,and the Scottish veteran showed there’s still plenty of fight left in him despite a loss to Grigor Dimitrov in Brisbane.
Matt Ebden and Storm Sanders have rescued Australia’s United Cup,beating the USA in the mixed doubles to progress to the quarter-finals.
Dominic Thiem has been forced to earn his place in the Brisbane International and his tantalising battle with the returning Rafael Nadal on Tuesday.
Alex de Minaur had his career-best season in 2023,winning the Newcombe Medal for a second time,but there’s little time for rest if he wants to break into the world’s top 10.
Nick Kyrgios will miss the Australian Open for a second straight year,but fear not,there are plenty of other compelling stories to follow at next month’s grand slam in Melbourne.
Nick Kyrgios is Australian tennis’ greatest showman,but a wrist injury clouds his future and threatens to knock him out of his home grand slam for a second straight year.
Superstar Dane Caroline Wozniacki headlines the first seven Australian Open wildcard recipients for next month’s grand slam.
We asked Sam Stosur,Paul McNamee,Wayne Arthurs and Sam Groth about some of the biggest issues in tennis. They didn’t always agree.