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Nadal wins Acapulco opener in first match since Slam title

35-year-old Spanish left-hander defeated US lucky loser Dennis Kudla 6-3, 6-2 to book a date with another American

Published 23 Feb, 2022 02:30pm

After Australian furore, Djokovic starts his season in Dubai

'I just have to follow the rules. Whatever tournament that I'm able to play, I'll be trying to get to that country and play the tournament,' says the 34-year-old Serb

Published 21 Feb, 2022 05:33pm

Novak Djokovic 'not anti-vax' but would rather skip events than be forced into jab

World number one Novak Djokovic has claimed he is not anti-vaccination but would rather skip Grand Slams than be...

Published 15 Feb, 2022 05:06pm

Djokovic to speak about Australian Open controversy in '7 to 10 days'

Says he plans to provide his “version” of what happened during the fiasco that led to his deportation

Published 03 Feb, 2022 06:04pm

Barty ends 44-year wait for home champion at Australian Open

Barty became the first Australian to win the event since Chris O'Neil captured the women's title in 1978

Published 29 Jan, 2022 04:27pm

Medvedev beats Tsitsipas to stand in Nadal's path to Slam greatness

World number two Daniil Medvedev beat fourth-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australian Open semi-final

Published 28 Jan, 2022 05:24pm

Nadal on brink of history after beating Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

He is level on 20 majors with his golden-era rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Published 28 Jan, 2022 01:53pm

Mladenovic-Dodig win Australian Open mixed doubles title

It is second Melbourne Park mixed doubles title for Mladenovic

Published 28 Jan, 2022 11:47am

Medvedev fights back from the brink to reach Open semi

Medvedev had beaten Auger-Aliassime in straight sets in their US Open semi-final last September

Published 26 Jan, 2022 07:51pm

Djokovic to play in Dubai after vaccine controversy: reports

34-year-old Serb lost a legal battle to remain in Australia and defend his Australian Open crown this month

Published 26 Jan, 2022 07:17pm

Australian Open hopes for strong finish after Djokovic debacle

Second week of the Australian Open is set to begin and organisers will hope an administrative version of a tennis adage rings true

Published 23 Jan, 2022 08:34pm

Sania Mirza announces retirement from tennis after Australian Open 2022

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has announced that she will retire from tennis after the 2022 season. “I've decided...

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:48am

Kyrgios, Murray irked by 'stupid' Ronaldo boo-like chanting

Football fans are used to seeing the Manchester United superstar launch into a mid-air pirouette before exclaiming "siuu" when he scores

Published 19 Jan, 2022 04:55pm

Australia leaves door open for Djokovic to play at next year's Open

Court cancelled the world top Tennis player's visa over the country's Covid-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status

Published 17 Jan, 2022 12:16pm

Nadal happy to 'feel like a tennis player again' after injury woe

35-year-old Spaniard will be chasing a record 21st Grand Slam crown

Published 15 Jan, 2022 12:38pm

Novak Djokovic facing deportation after Australia cancels visa again

Vaccine sceptic tennis star fuelled widespread anger in Australia after heading to Melbourne with a medical exemption

Published 14 Jan, 2022 12:43pm

Australian Open draw delayed as Djokovic visa decision awaited

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms Tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic was included in ...

Published 13 Jan, 2022 11:54am

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat lingers

By Sonali Paul and Cordelia Hsu MELBOURNE:Novak Djokovic on Tuesday warmed up for his bid to win a record 21st ...

Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:32am

Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance

Novak Djokovic's dream hung in the balance as the government pondered cancelling his visa, again

Published 11 Jan, 2022 10:50pm

Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release

The court has overturned the cancellation of the tennis star's visa on Covid-19 health grounds

Published 10 Jan, 2022 12:37pm

Novak Djokovic compared to Jesus after being detained in Australia following visa cancellation

Tennis player Novak Djokovic’s father, Srdjan Djokovic, compared his son to Jesus and said Australian authorities...

Updated 07 Jan, 2022 04:26pm

Djokovic family hits out at star's treatment in Australia

Srdjan Djokovic says his son is the victim of a 'political witch hunt'

Published 07 Jan, 2022 01:41pm

Australian Open organisers confirm medical exemption process

Tennis Australia says the panel would consist of doctors from the fields of immunology, infectious disease and general practice

Published 17 Dec, 2021 03:26pm

Djokovic on Serbia team for ATP Cup in Australia, Nadal missing

The only other absent top 20-player for the 16-team ATP Cup is injured Swiss great Roger Federer

Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:23am

Australia’s jab mandate is not to ‘blackmail’ Djokovic: minister

Martin Pakula hopes Novak Djokovic gets vaccinated and plays in the Australian Open

Published 01 Dec, 2021 01:59pm