Think being the local hope at the Australian Open is tough? Then spare a thought for world No.15 Sabine Lisicki. That time of year is again looming where Bernard Tomic, …

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open the 2014 season in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with Roger Federer hoping his absence isn’t an indicator of more misery ahead. World …

Russian tennis star Nadia Petrova has pulled out of January’s Australian Open following the death in a car accident of her mother, herself an Olympic athletics bronze medallist. Also out …

The untried pairing of Samantha Stosur and Bernard Tomic are the latest double act hoping give Australia a hot start to another sizzling summer of tennis down under. The cream …

World No.3 David Ferrer said Sunday that he has split with coach Javier Piles after a 15-year working relationship. “Tomorrow I will make a statement because I finished my relation …

Boris Becker has said he is giving up his job as a BBC commentator to focus on his new role as head coach of world number-two Novak Djokovic. The 46-year-old …

While the $160 million redeveloped Margaret Court Arena will put the Australian Open on a new level, it’s the balls that could decide January’s winner. In good news for Australia, …

Wunderkind Nick Kyrgios’ rapid rise through the ranks of world tennis seems certain to land him an Australian Open wildcard next month. Capping off a stellar year by becoming the …

Boris Becker and Ivan Lendl will renew rivalries at the Australian Open in a month’s time – 23 years after Melbourne Park played host to their last ever meeting in …

German tennis legend Boris Becker is to become head coach for three-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic, the Serbian world No.2 said on Wednesday. “I am really excited to have the …

It’s a case of new coach, new year but not quite a new beginning for Australian tennis ace Samantha Stosur. Stosur has big hopes for 2014 under Miles Maclagan, the …

We all know the next wave is coming and that Lleyton Hewitt is going – but when is the big question in Australian tennis. Hewitt has carried the torch proudly …

Andy Murray, the first British man in 77 years to win Wimbledon, claimed the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and then apologised if he sounded bored. Murray, 26, …

Teenage tennis ace Jordan Thompson said bring on the big guns after surviving his first five-setter to earn a ticket to next month’s Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Thompson needed …

Casey Dellacqua has lived up to her top seeding to qualify for next month’s Australian Open at Melbourne Park. The Australian No.2 behind Samantha Stosur, Dellacqua recovered from a shaky …

Doubles ace Casey Dellacqua is one win away from securing a singles berth at next month’s Australian Open after charging into the wildcard playoff final at Melbourne Park. Dellacqua, who …

Roger Federer is keeping mum about Rod Laver’s specific involvement in his big night out at Melbourne Park next month to mark the 10th anniversary of his charity foundation and …

Jordan Thompson is one match away from making his grand slam debut after upsetting John-Patrick Smith at the Australian Open wildcard playoff. Thompson beat top seed John-Patrick Smith 7-6 6-4 …