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Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number'
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 17 - 5:16 a.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic can still crack a joke when discussing the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry that for two years has prevented him from becoming the most decorated tennis player ever.
Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 17 - 4:16 a.m. | Save Story
The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony became the Roger Federer show on the eve of the season-opening major.
Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:57 p.m. | Save Story
At 45, it's no surprise Venus Williams will be setting an age record at the Australian Open when she lines up Sunday in the first round.
Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 3:07 a.m. | Save Story
The 1 Point Slam isn't likely to be a one-hit wonder.
Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 2:54 a.m. | Save Story
Madison Keys planned to walk into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena in a quiet moment when nobody was watching, and take a photo of her name listed with the other champions at the Australian Open.
Roger Federer revisits the Happy Slam and holds court on contemporary tennis
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 1:49 a.m. | Save Story
On his much belated farewell tour to the tournament he first described as the "Happy Slam," Roger Federer has held court on contemporary tennis.
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
John Pye, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 15 - 12:12 a.m. | Save Story
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
Don't celebrate too soon. Ofner loses in Australian Open qualifying after thinking he won tiebreaker
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 14 - 4:44 a.m. | Save Story
A tennis player learned Wednesday not to celebrate victory before the match is really won.
Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 1:18 a.m. | Save Story
Venus Williams lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International on Tuesday, less than a week before her appearance at the Australian Open.
Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title and 22nd career singles crown after a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sunday.
Poland overcomes Świątek defeat to Bencic and rallies to beat Switzerland in United Cup final
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
Poland bounced back from two consecutive runner-up finishes to win the United Cup after Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa beat Jakub Paul and Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-3 in the deciding mixed doubles match to complete a 2-1 comeback victory over Switzerland on Sunday.
Sabalenka advances to the Brisbane International final by beating Muchová
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 10 - 5:34 a.m. | Save Story
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Brisbane International final for the third year in a row with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Karolina Muchová on Saturday.
Sabalenka flips the outcome with a straight-sets win over Keys in Australian Open tuneup
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 9 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
This rematch between the Australian Open finalists was lopsided, and Aryna Sabalenka flipped the outcome with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys.
Kyrgios won't play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennis
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 8 - 8:47 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Kyrgios says he's not fit enough to play singles at the Australian Open but will compete in doubles with his Australian mate Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park.
Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 8 - 4:05 a.m. | Save Story
Aryna Sabalenka describes the tennis schedule as "insane" and said she'll risk fines in order to skip tournaments to avoid injuries or burnout.
Coco Gauff's two wins lead the defending champion Americans into the United Cup semifinals
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 7 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
After a singles loss and social media drama earlier in the week, Coco Gauff did all her talking on court Wednesday in the United Cup quarterfinals.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 5 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.
Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans just before a surprising loss at the United Cup
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 5 - 4:59 a.m. | Save Story
Coco Gauff dropped a post on social media just before she started her United Cup singles match Monday, hoping to add context to her recent comments about American tennis fans.
Novak Djokovic cuts ties with the PTPA players' association he co-founded
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 4 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Novak Djokovic is cutting ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, a group he co-founded that sued the sport's governing bodies last year, writing on social media Sunday that "my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization."
