Djokovic back on Australian soil ahead of Open campaign

Djokovic back on Australian soil ahead of Open campaign

Former world No.1 and nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is back on Australian soil.

  • byScott Spits

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‘Right up his alley’:Stosur reckons Kyrgios will relish return to green and gold

Nick Kyrgios hasn’t played in Australia since his mesmerising Wimbledon run. But his United Cup co-captain expects him to be all-in this week despite his continued absence from the Davis Cup.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Rankings,rivalries and riches:Why players have embraced United Cup

Rankings,rivalries and riches:Why players have embraced United Cup

Husband-and-wife captains,Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur teaming up in the doubles,and some of the game’s biggest names. Meet the new kid on the block in tennis.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
Ronaldo v Messi:You can’t beat them,and you can’t split them

Ronaldo v Messi:You can’t beat them,and you can’t split them

Neither Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have anything left to prove - except perhaps to one another. Qatar 2022 will be their World Cup swansongs.

  • byGreg Baum
Kyrgios eyes Nadal semi that never was,Australia into Billie Jean King Cup semis

Kyrgios eyes Nadal semi that never was,Australia into Billie Jean King Cup semis

Australia has been drawn alongside Spain in the mega money United Cup in Sydney. And it could provide a mouth-watering match-up on the eve of the Australian Open.

  • byAdam Pengilly andAdrian Proszenko
Swiatek,Nadal headline Australia’s new $23 million United Cup event

Swiatek,Nadal headline Australia’s new $23 million United Cup event

Ash Barty’s successor as world No.1 and the record-setting men’s champion have leant their support to the new mixed event shaking up the Australian summer.

  • byAdam Pengilly
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Reports:Nadal’s wife gives birth to baby boy

Reports:Nadal’s wife gives birth to baby boy

The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said Maria Francisca Perelló,Nadal’s wife,gave birth to a baby boy in a clinic on the island of Mallorca where they live.

‘A perfect journey’:Federer bows out with a doubles loss,and tears

‘A perfect journey’:Federer bows out with a doubles loss,and tears

Roger Federer wrapped up his days as a professional player with a loss in doubles alongside his longtime rival Rafael Nadal in London at the Laver Cup.

  • byHoward Fendrich
Federer:the best of the best takes his rest

Federer:the best of the best takes his rest

Roger Federer,who has announced his imminent retirement,has claims to be the best sportsman in all senses of the word in most people’s living memory.

  • byGreg Baum
‘It’s risky’:Nadal’s worry over abdominal injury;Kyrgios v Kokkinakis on centre court

‘It’s risky’:Nadal’s worry over abdominal injury;Kyrgios v Kokkinakis on centre court

Rafael Nadal says the road to recovery after an abdominal injury presents enormous challenges. Meanwhile,the US Open first round match between Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will feature on centre court as part of a blockbuster day one program.

Kyrgios to take on Kokkinakis in US Open first round

Kyrgios to take on Kokkinakis in US Open first round

The “Special Ks” have never played each other on the main tour before,and will also be seeking a third title of the year together as doubles partners.

  • byIan Chadband