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Australian Open Champion Ashleigh Barty Extends Lead In Rankings

Ashleigh Barty's achievement in becoming the first Australian woman in 44 years to win the Australian Open title has seen her consolidate her place atop the WTA rankings. The 25-year-old has increased her lead over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus -- who exited in the fourth round of the Australian Open -- to over 2,600 points. Danielle Collins's consolation for losing to Barty in Saturday's final is the highest ever ranking for the 28-year-old American as she soars 20 places to 10th. Poland's Iga Swiatek -- who Collins beat in the Australian Open semi-finals -- has also risen to her highest ever ranking, moving up five spots to fourth.

Emma Raducanu rises up tennis world rankings as Naomi Osaka falls more than 70 places

Emma Raducanu has risen to number 13 in the world tennis rankings as Naomi Osaka fell 71 places to 85th.

Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty Give Australian Open Desperately Needed Happy Ending

An Australian Open like no other began in controversy with the deportation of Novak Djokovic but culminated in one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history by Rafael Nadal on Sunday. Throw in Ashleigh Barty becoming the first home winner for 44 years, and local heroes Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis winning the men's doubles, this was a Grand Slam that will live long in the memory for myriad reasons.

"An Inspiration To Me": Roger Federer's Heartfelt Message To Rafael Nadal On Record 21st Grand Slam Title

Roger Federer took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message for his long-time friend and rival Rafael Nadal after the latter won the Australian Open crown on Sunday for a record 21st Grand Slam title. Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday, coming from two sets down in the title clash. With his victory, Nadal overtook Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the list of most men's singles Majors and become the first ever male player to win more than 20 Grand Slam titles in singles. Nadal won the thrilling final in Melbourne 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.

Queen Elizabeth Leads British Celebrations After Emma Raducanu's US Open Triumph

Emma Raducanu's extraordinary US Open triumphon Saturday led to an explosion of joy in Britain, with Queen Elizabeth II leading the celebrations as the 18-year-old qualifier made tennis history in New York. Raducanu beat 19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to become Britain's first women's Grand Slam singles champion since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977, and the first player to win a major after coming through a qualifying tournament. "I send my congratulations to you on your success," the Queen said. "It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is testament to your hard work and dedication."

"Amazing Achievement": Novak Djokovic Congratulates Rafael Nadal On Record 21st Major

Tennis star Novak Djokovic sent in his wishes as he congratulated Rafael Nadal on a thrilling five-set victory against Daniil Medvedev to win the Australian Open men's singles title. Nadal surpassed Djokovic and Roger Federer's 20 Major titles to become the first male player to win 21 Grand Slam crowns. Djokoivc termed the Spaniard's win as an "amazing achievement" and highlighted how his "fighting spirit" prevailed in a match that went down to the wire. Taking to Twitter, Djokovic wrote: "Congratulations to @RafaelNadal for 21st GS. Amazing achievement. Always impressive fighting spirit that prevailed another time. Enhorabuena @medwed33 gave it his all out there and played with the passion and determination we have come to expect from him."

Daniil Medvedev "Not That Disappointed" After Heartbreaking Loss To Rafael Nadal In Australian Open Final

Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was not disappointed to give up a two-set lead and lose the Australian Open, while heaping praise on "unreal" Rafael Nadal. The world number two looked destined to clinch a second Grand Slam title after his US Open breakthrough last year when he held three break points against Nadal's serve in the third set after winning the first two at Melbourne Park. But the never-say-die Spaniard saved them all before battling back for a famous 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory in a gruelling 5hr 24min to deny Medvedev and win a historic 21st Grand Slam title.

Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals His "New Favourite" Tennis Player After Sunday's Australian Open Men's Singles Final

Sunday's men's singles final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev possibly had everyone by the edge of their seats as the duo battled it out in a five-set thriller in Melbourne. The marathon final, which had drama, emotion and a bit of show off as well, clearly lived up to the expectations with both Nadal and Medvedev displaying some stupendous skills on court. The Spaniard, however, pipped Medvedev to capture a record-breaking 21st grand slam after an exhausting match. Nadal fought hard and took the game deep to win 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

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Australian Open Champion Ashleigh Barty Extends Lead In Rankings

Emma Raducanu rises up tennis world rankings as Naomi Osaka falls more than 70 places

Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty Give Australian Open Desperately Needed Happy Ending

"An Inspiration To Me": Roger Federer's Heartfelt Message To Rafael Nadal On Record 21st Grand Slam Title

Queen Elizabeth Leads British Celebrations After Emma Raducanu's US Open Triumph

"Amazing Achievement": Novak Djokovic Congratulates Rafael Nadal On Record 21st Major

Daniil Medvedev "Not That Disappointed" After Heartbreaking Loss To Rafael Nadal In Australian Open Final

Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals His "New Favourite" Tennis Player After Sunday's Australian Open Men's Singles Final