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Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge says Nick Kyrgios must learn from the devastating experience of missing out on the Australian Open and ask himself if he got his preparation right leading into the Australian summer. Kyrgios cut a forlorn figure as he addressed the media on Monday afternoon to announce …

At one of the Australian Open show courts on Monday evening — away from the limelight that attracts broadcast commentary, considerably more licensed photographs and many more fans — a loveable local had a gathering of onlookers rocking. Young wildcard Rinky Hijikata dropped the first two sets in his match …

A “devastated” Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open on the eve of his first match. The Aussie No.19 tournament seed was set to take on Roman Safiullin on Tuesday, but now will not play due to a knee injury. He has been replaced in the …

Key matches (AEDT) Rod Laver Arena 11.00am | Katerina Siniakova (CZE) v Coco Gauff (USA) Followed by | Yue Yuan (CHN) v Maria Sakkari (GRE) Not before 2.30pm | Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Jack Draper (GBR) 7pm | Iga Swiatek (POL) v Jule Niemeier (GER) Followed by | Marcos Giron …

Nick Kyrgios has lauded Novak Djokovic on the Serbian’s return to Melbourne Park, urging tennis fans to appreciate greats such as he and Rafael Nadal while they are still around. Kyrgios and Djokovic concluded their preparations for the Australian Open with a fast four-themed two-set hitout in front of a …

Australia’s top seeds in the men’s and women’s Australian Open singles draws, Nick Kyrgios and Ajla Tomjlanovic, were dealt incredibly different fortunes on Thursday afternoon. Kyrgios received a dream run but Tomljanovic copped a thumping blow. Seed 20 Kyrgios will begin his campaign against the unseeded Roman Safiullin (world No.98), …

By Howard Fendrich, AP11 Jan 2023 23:15 Novak Djokovic had just wrapped up last season by winning the ATP Finals for a record sixth time when, rather than looking ahead to 2023, his mind immediately went back to the way 2022 began: He was unable to compete in last year’s …

Nick Kyrgios has taken another swipe at critics who claim he is bad for tennis after his practice match against Novak Djokovic sold out inside an hour. Kyrgios and Djokovic will face off at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night in a hit-out prior to the Australian Open, and tennis …

Australia’s United Cup hero Jason Kubler has revealed a heartwarming text exchange with Nick Kyrgios after the latter’s withdrawal opened up a spot on the team. Kyrgios was set to be the headline act for Lleyton Hewitt’s Australian team before pulling out at the 11th hour to continue his preparations …

Nick Kyrgios has hit back at Lleyton Hewitt after Australia’s United Cup co-captain clipped the polarising star following his 11th-hour withdrawal from the tournament due to an ankle injury. Kyrgios lashed Hewitt after Ajla Tomljanović pulled out within 24 hours of her scheduled clash with Great Britain’s Harriet Dart, citing …