Tennis News

Returning Novak Djokovic insists defending champion Roger Federer and world No 1 Rafael Nadal are favourites to land the Australian Open title.

Barry Cowan answers all the key questions as he analyses all the leading challengers for the men's and women's titles at the Australian Open.

Defending champion Roger Federer says he is playing down his chances of winning a sixth Australian Open title because of his age.

Scottish Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jocelyn Rae looks back on a tennis career hampered by injury and cut short at 26.

Roger Federer admits he "should not be favourite" at this year's Australian Open with the five-time champion tipping Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic for the title.

Roger Federer will be defending his Australian Open crown but faces stiff competition from the likes of world No 1 Rafael Nadal and six-time winner Novak Djokovic.

Australian Open order of play for Monday 15th January

Kyle Edmund, Johanna Konta and Heather Watson carry British hopes at the Australian Open in Melbourne, which starts on Monday.

We look at the leading contenders to win this year's Australian Open men's singles as Roger Federer attempts to defend his title and land a 20th Grand Slam crown.