Tennis News
Australian Open 2018: five to watch in the women's singles
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2018 15:04
With the women's game in flux, there's a chance for Elina Svitolina, Johanna Konta or Caroline Garcia to land a first slam, or for Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova to win another Picking a favourite on the women's side...
Konta back on track for Melbourne
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2018 14:24
British No 1 Johanna Konta goes into the Australian Open feeling positive after suffering a dramatic slump during the second half of last year.
Medvedev beats De Minaur in Sydney
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2018 13:40
Daniil Medvedev ended the title hopes of local teenager Alex De Minaur in a gripping Sydney International final.
ICYMI at Australian Open: Best verbal volleys from media day
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 10:16
And we're back. Media day at the Australian Open officially kicked off the start to a new season of Q&A.
Hot Heat, NFL, snortin' line coach, UM-Duke lead this week's latest Hot Button Top 5
Miami Herald - 13 Jan 2018 23:18
1. HEAT: Look out, 'cuz the Heat are sizzlin' hot!: Looks like Dion Waiters is done for the year. Nevertheless Miami has won a season-high six games in a row …
Mertens claims back-to-back Hobart titles
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 19:38
Elise Mertens has followed up her 2017 Hobart International title with another tournament victory, becoming the first player to lift the trophy twice.
Life is a rollercoaster for Kyrgios
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2018 14:30
Nick Kyrgios says he has had enough of such a "rollercoaster" ride and would rather "keep it even-keeled" on the tennis court as he prepares for the Australian Open.
Petchey's Aussie Open predictions
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2018 14:00
The first Grand Slam of 2018 is upon us so we've asked our man in Melbourne, Mark Petchey, to give us his runners and riders ahead of the Australian Open.
Streaking Kerber wins 9th straight, Sydney title
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 13:44
Angelique Kerber extended her match winning streak to nine with a straight sets victor over Ashleigh Barty in Sydney to win her 11th career title.
Edmund fit and ready for Anderson
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2018 13:20
British No 2 Kyle Edmund has been given a clean bill of health ahead of the Australian Open and is ready for his first-round clash against US Open runner-up Kevin Anderson on Monday.
Konta: I don't agree with Court
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2018 12:50
Johanna Konta disagrees with comments made by Margaret Court about the LGBT community but if scheduled is happy to play matches in the stadium named after the 24-time Grand Slam singles champion.
Konta wades in on Margaret Court controversy
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 10:19
British No. 1 Jo Konta will compete at the Margaret Court Arena despite disagreeing with Court's controversial statements on LGBT issues and same-sex marriage.
Yes, Sloane Stephens should be concerned with recent slump
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 10:10
From winning her first Grand Slam title to falling into a prolonged slump, there is a reason Sloane Stephens seems on edge heading into the Australian Open.
Australian Open players show nimble verbal skills on Margaret Court issue
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2018 09:24
Most equivocated when asked to comment on Billie Jean King's call for the tournament's second court - named after Court - to be boycotted or renamed The Margaret Court conundrum remains the effluent in the room at this A...
Bautista Agut beats del Potro for ASB crown
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 07:59
Roberto Bautista Agut won the ATP Tour's ASB Classic for the second time in three years Saturday with a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win over 2009 champion Juan Martin del Potro.
Wawrinka feared knee issue was career-ending
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 07:09
Stan Wawrinka says that he isn't in top shape since returning from knee surgery this past summer, and he says that he fears he may never reach his physical levels before his June 2016 injury at Wimbledon.