Djokovic to Kyrgios: 5 men to watch at Australian Open
Nine-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic returns after being banned from last year's Australian Open while Rafael Nadal is defending champion.
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Preview: Iga Swiatek the favourite as Australian Open set for new champion
Iga Swiatek is the strong favourite to land her fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but the picture is considerably less clear if the world number one fails to live up to her top seeding.
Kyrgios declares himself 'one of the best' ahead of Australian Open mission
Australia's Nick Kyrgios proved last year that he can play as well as anyone in the world and the 27-year-old heads into the main draw at his home Grand Slam for the 10th time next week with expectations high, not least from himself.
Kyrgios becomes co-owner of Australian basketball team
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios became part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was looking forward to growing the franchise.
Djokovic to play 75th-ranked Spaniard on Australian Open return
Novak Djokovic was on Thursday drawn to play Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena on his return to the Australian Open and could meet Nick Kyrgios in the last eight.
Djokovic faces battle over injury ahead Australian Open
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic hits a return during his first round doubles match with Canadian Vasek Pospisil at the ATP Adelaide International tournament in Adelaide on January 2, 2023. (Photo by Brenton EDWARDS / AFP)
Arabian Gulf Cup a chance for Qatar to banish World Cup embarrassment
The World Cup remains the tournament on everyone’s minds only weeks after Argentina’s glorious triumph over France in Doha.
Djokovic cuts Australian Open practice short over hamstring issue: reports
Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic reportedly cut short a practice match against Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday because of a left hamstring issue, five days before the Grand Slam.