Australian Open

Between a post-Serena, post-Federer reality and a new Netflix series, the sport is set to explode out of the gates in Melbourne.

“The game will pave its own path of champions, and we are here to exercise the marketing arm as fate allows. All the same, the new crop of young players will be looking to dethrone Djokovic and Nadal in Melbourne. “We were kind of waiting for it because she was on the tour for so many years, but at the same time, you don’t want these people to leave and wish they could stay forever.” “That’s not the case for women.” Swiatek, the No. “Paul [Martin] and James [Gay-Rees] at Box to Box described Rafa as the shark in ‘Jaws,’” says ATP Media’s Chief Strategy Officer Nick Bourne. After missing the 2022 Australian and U.S. And for us, it’s just a pure opportunity for a sport which we all truly believe has so much to offer for millions of fans around the world.” … But when we look beyond that, the task that we have at hand is how do we build more affinity and personal connections.” [announced](https://frontofficesports.com/serena-williams-announces-retirement-from-tennis/) she would retire following the 2022 U.S. Interviews in the show include: “Tennis is a process of mental torture in some ways.”

Rafael Nadal seeks to defend his title in Melbourne, and the women's field is wide open, but world no. 1 Iga Swiatek is a definite favorite.

eastern on ESPN2. eastern on ESPN. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. eastern, and men's finals take place January 29, time 3:30 a.m. Finals: The women's finals take place January 28 at 3:30 a.m. Semifinals: The women's semis take place January 26 at 3:30 a.m. Round of 16 airs Saturday, January 21 at 8 p.m. You can also watch all the matches on ESPN+, ESPN's streaming platform. I’m looking forward to coming because I always play very well and probably my best tennis throughout my career on Australian soil, so I came in early ... Qualifying began on Monday, January 9, but has already wrapped up. I don’t actually recall when I came that early to Australia. The Serbian player had his visa ban overturned in November.

American Coco Gauff, 18, hits the ground running with a comfortable win at Melbourne Park, setting up an enticing second-round encounter with former US Open ...

Reaching last year's French Open decider proved she is in the mix for success at the majors and the question as to whether Melbourne will mark her ascension will be answered during the next fortnight. "We had some excellent points that last game … "Kateřina is a fighter. There has been much buzz surrounding Gauff's title hopes in Melbourne in the build-up to the season-opening major, and the speculation that she will break through for her first major is not without merit. I knew that she was going to fight to the last point and she proved that today." I knew that she was going to fight to the last point and she proved that today," Gauff said in her on-court interview.

Australians Storm Hunter, John Millman and Jason Kubler are scheduled to play on day one at Australian Open 2023.

Hijikata, a 21-year-old from Sydney, is making his Australian Open main-draw debut. The 31-year-old German recorded a major breakthrough of his own at Australian Open 2022, beating Thanasi Kokkinakis to score his first Grand Slam main-draw win. This is Huesler’s Australian Open main-draw debut. Hunter will aim to record her first Grand Slam main-draw singles win against world No.79 Wang, a 21-year-old Chinese player who won the Australian Open 2018 girls’ doubles title. Hunter (nee Sanders) won her first Grand Slam title and broke into the world’s top 10 in doubles during a memorable 2022 season. The 29-year-old wildcard, who is making his fourth Australian Open main-draw appearance, is now aiming to claim a third. The 21-year-old Frenchwoman is making her fourth main-draw appearance at Melbourne Park and aiming to progress beyond the opening round for a first time. Fan favourite Millman is making his ninth Australian Open main-draw appearance as a No.140-ranked wildcard. [> VIEW: Australian Open 2023 men’s singles draw](https://ausopen.com/draws#!mens-singles) Her older sister, Veronika, is currently ranked inside the world’s top 10 in both singles and doubles. [> VIEW: Australian Open 2023 women’s singles draw](https://ausopen.com/draws#!womens-singles) The highly touted Gadecki, a 20-year-old wildcard from the Gold Coast, is ranked No.199 and being mentored by Australian Open 2022 champion Ash Barty.

Australian wildcard Olivia Gadecki has won her opening-round singles match at Australian Open 2023. Melbourne, Australia, 16 January 2023 | Leigh Rogers.

[WC] Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v Chun-Hsin Tseng (TPE) [WC] Jason Kubler (AUS) v Sebastian Baez (ARG) [Q] Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) v [Q] Brandon Holt (USA) [WC] Olivia Gadecki (AUS) v Marta Kostyuk (UKR) With the momentum in her favour, Gadecki charged home. “I don’t even think I can put it into words,” beamed Gadecki after the match.

The 18-year-old's victory sets up a blockbuster second round clash against a former US Open winner.

“I was not expecting to open the tournament on Rod Laver,” Gauff said. The match between Gauff and Siniakova was the first match to be played on Rod Laver Arena at this year’s Australian Open. [tournament victory in Auckland](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/130935119/how-coco-gauff-saved-the-womens-asb-classic?cx_testId=8&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=1#cxrecs_s), [Coco Gauff](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300781587/coco-gauffs-signed-shoes-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-for-auckland?cx_testId=8&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=0#cxrecs_s) has won her first match at the Australian Open to set up a second-round blockbuster.

Rafa Nadal will start his Australian Open title defence today with a first round test against rising Briton Jack Draper.

The reigning French and U.S. Open champion opens her campaign against Jule Niemeier in the first evening match at Rod Laver Arena, the German who gave Swiatek a huge scare in the U.S. The 36-year-old is third up at Rod Laver Arena, returning to the centre court where a year ago he conjured the "miracle of Melbourne", coming back from two sets down to topple Daniil Medvedev in a five-set classic.

Tennis expert Jose Onorato has released Australian Open 2023 picks, predictions, and best bets.

1 seed in the 2023 Australian Open field, which is appropriate after he won the 2022 title in the event. Before you pick the 2023 Australian Open men's champ, you need to Nadal doesn't project to have any cakewalks along the way given his draw, and even a potential final match against the heavily favored Djokovic could decrease Nadal's perceived value in the market. Djokovic is the -125 betting favorite in the latest 2023 Australian Open men's singles odds at Caesars Sportsbook. Djokovic is also a 21-time Grand Slam winner, and he can tie Rafael Nadal for the all-time record of 22 with a victory. Nadal is also in the 2023 Australian Open field, and the men's draw is packed with intriguing talent.

Tennis expert Jose Onorato has released Australian Open 2023 picks, predictions, and best bets.

She is already battle tested after reaching the finals of the French Open and the quarterfinals of the U.S. The 27-year-old has compiled a 405-263 singles record (60.6%) and has one career title. Sakkari enters as one of the favorites and is currently ranked No. Before making any 2023 Australian Open picks on the women's side, you need to The latest 2023 Australian Open women's singles odds from Caesar's Sportsbook have Swiatek as the -110 betting favorite. She has three career championships and has compiled a record of 124-62 (66.7%). The first round of the 2023 Australian Open gets underway on Sunday as top-ranked Iga Swiatek enters as the clear favorite, and for good reason. [He's only sharing his analysis, and all of his Australian Open picks and best bets, at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-australian-open-womens-tennis-odds-picks-can-iga-swiatek-win-it-all-proven-expert-releases-his-best-bets/#ttag=01142023_agg_cbssports_picks_tennis_wta_joseonorato_australianopenwomens). Instead, he says there are a number of other options to consider. Open, and was the French Open champion as well. That systematic approach helped Onorato go 96-67-7 -- up 60.42 units -- in 2022. Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela.

British number one Emma Raducanu makes a positive return to court after an ankle injury, moving into the Australian Open second round with a straight-set ...

Raducanu beamed with delight as she twirled on the court in celebration, but knows a much tougher test lies ahead when she plays Gauff on Wednesday. When Raducanu left the Auckland court in tears, her chances of playing at the first major of the season looked in serious doubt. Emma Raducanu made a positive return to court after her injury scare, moving into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-set win.

Game-by-game report: Rafa Nadal faces a potential banana skin in the first round against rising British star Jack Draper. Join Angus Fontaine for updates.

The US duo Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are also through to the second round. Weather update: According to our woman on the ground, Emma Kemp, it’s “hot af” in Melbourne today. Despite the furnace-like heat the combatants will have a quick warm up and then we’ll get to the action. The players are spotted in the bowels of Rod Laver Arena. There’s a 12 shot rally for the third point, the ball bouncing high but Rafa takes the point and then the game to love. Tumaini Carayol had this to say about the clash: Nadal’s training top and shoes match the colour of the blue court, but once he peels his top off, he’s in a bright orange playing shirt. The in-form Jack Draper is his opponent. The serve is his weapon and his first rips down the line, too fast for Nadal. Elevated to top seed following the withdrawal of injured world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz. He wins both opening rallies and then draws Draper into the net for the third point. Nadal* 2-1 Draper (* denotes server) Nadal has been highly critical of the balls being used in this tournament and they do appear to be bouncing big on the players, requiring each to take them on the rise and roll high shoulders at them.

Emma Raducanu beats Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 6-2 to set up a second-round match against American Coco Gauff I Raducanu was not moving freely initially, ...

"I like the conditions. I'm just looking forward to the matchup. "I'm just really happy to have come through that.

The American seventh seed scored a straight-sets win over Czech Katerina Siniakova to face Brit Emma Raducanu in the next round.

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open a day before he was scheduled to play his first-round match because of an injured knee.

It's part of the sport," he said. To Nick's credit, he did everything to get back on court." "Obviously a mixture of emotions [but] that's life. His physiotherapist, Will Maher, said Kyrgios "didn't pull up great" from the exhibition and was in no state to take part in a Grand Slam. It was worth persevering to see if he can get back on court. It's brutal," Kyrgios said.

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Monday due to a knee injury. The Australian was scheduled to face Roman Safiullin on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old maintained his form throughout the year, advancing to the [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) final in singles and triumphing at the [Citi Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/washington/418/overview) among other results. "I think we've made the sensible decision to withdraw him because at this stage he wants to feel mentally comfortable that he can go seven matches, he can go the distance, and needs to be able to do potentially seven three-hour matches. "To Nick's credit, he did try everything, to the point even last week he was having a procedure called a fenestration and drainage where they use a syringe to try and drain the cyst, which Nick has some pretty gruesome photos of. The Australian was scheduled to face [Roman Safiullin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roman-safiullin/sx50/overview) on Tuesday, but will be replaced in the draw by lucky loser [Denis Kudla](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/denis-kudla/kb09/overview). "It's not a significant injury in the sense that it's going to be career threatening or anything like that. "Look, I'm not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event.

A knee injury will prevent Nick Kyrgios from competing at this year's Australian Open. Melbourne, Australia, 16 January 2023 | Leigh Rogers.

“I’m not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event. I guess I can draw some inspiration from someone like Thanasi (Kokkinakis) who has had a bunch of injuries and has bounced back,” Kyrgios said. “The situation now is, we want to prevent him from having further injury or making that injury worse. Injury is a part of the sport. “We used the match, the charity event against Novak, as a gauge to see if he could compete at that highest level. Hasn’t been easy at all,” Kyrgios said of the decision to withdraw.

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Australian Open on the eve of his opening match with the knee injury that has significantly hampered his preparations.

“I’m not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event. “We used the match, the charity event against Novak, as a gauge to see if he could compete at that highest level,” Maher said. I was extremely hard on myself after that loss in the quarter-finals, thinking that I could win it from there on. Getting on the court simply wasn’t enough for him. I always wanted to just do everything right and train right and tick every box, and just be ready for the Aus Open.” Then going into this event as one of the favourites, it’s brutal.

The 27-year-old announced his withdrawal from his home grand slam on Monday afternoon, citing a knee injury. In a press conference, Kyrgios said he has ...

Kyrgios pulled out of the United Cup team event in late December because of an ankle injury, but it was hoped he had recovered enough to compete in the Australian Open. Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open in a huge blow to the tournament. In a press conference, Kyrgios said he has experienced discomfort in his knee and an MRI showed a small tear in his lateral meniscus and a cyst.

Kyrgios's physio says the 2022 Wimbledon runner-up has a cyst growing on his meniscus.

He had been due to play Russian Roman Safiullan in the first round on Tuesday night. Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open due to a knee injury. While it's not a career-threatening injury, Kyrgios is not sufficiently fit to contest his home grand slam.

The Australian showman was considered a realistic chance of victory in Melbourne and would have been a huge drawcard.

One of the most important tournaments of my career. *

Australia's top-ranked male player has been battling knee soreness in the lead-up to the grand slam. “I'm devastated,” he told reporters on Monday. More to come ...

Kyrgios, the temperamental star who was a finalist at Wimbledon last year, had battled soreness in his left knee but was hoping to play.

The only real way to get rid of it is to open up and then just get rid of it.” Kyrgios has declined to discuss the matter since it became public during his run to the Wimbledon final in July. Open in September, his mind shifted to the Australian Open, where he liked his chances on hardcourts in front of raucous home crowds. “It’s not a significant injury in the sense that it’s going to be career-threatening, or anything like that.” He also received injections to relieve the pressure, and while there was temporary relief, the soreness increased in recent days. The first sign that things were not going as planned emerged in late December, when Kyrgios pulled out of the United Cup, a team competition, just before the start of the event.

Rafael Nadal comes through a challenging opening test against Jack Draper in Rod Laver Arena at the 2023 Australian Open.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title (2009, 2022). With defeat to Nadal, the Briton fell to 0-2 against top seeds at the Slams, having lost to [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview) at 2021 [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) in his major debut. His best major result is a third-round run at the 2022 The Spaniard delivered in the crucial moments of a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory against 21-year-old debutante [Jack Draper](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jack-draper/d0co/overview) to reach the Melbourne second round for the 17th time. The pair's first ATP Head2Head matchup was briefly interrupted by rain at several moments early on, and the action on the court seemed to match that stop-start pattern as both men took turns dictating from the baseline. He is young, he has the power and I think he has a great future in front [of him]. In an all-lefty matchup, Nadal clinched sets one and three with decisive, late breaks to make up for what was nearly a 6-0 second set for Draper. "I played against one of the toughest opponents possible in the first round, being seeded. But Nadal rattled off the final six games as Draper's physical issues hampered him more and more. The last couple of months haven’t been easy for me, but hopefully this victory is going to help me." I’m very excited about this new beginning, just super happy to be back here in I’m super happy to be back here in Australia one more time," Nadal said in his on-court interview.

A lost racquet, a second set capitulation and a cramping opponent, but still Rafael Nadal came out on top in a dramatic match.

You kind of just move on to the next one.” 1 Iga Swiatek – who was scheduled to play later on Monday – in the fourth round. The No. 3-seeded Pegula overwhelmed Jaqueline Cristian of Romania 6-0, 6-1 in just 59 minutes, No. Americans Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins, the 2022 runner-up at Melbourne Park, all reached the second round in the women’s bracket with victories Monday. No doubt about that,” said Nadal, who came back from a two-set deficit against Daniil Medvedev in the final to win the trophy. Draper, ranked a career-best No. Nadal, who is seeded No. Nadal was not in peak form. “But unfortunately, that (is in the past), so we need to keep working.” * After nearly two hours of so-so play, Nadal found himself even at a set apiece.

Top-seeded Nadal recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat the 38th-ranked Briton 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.

Felix Auger-Aliassime didn't have things all his own way Monday, but he stepped up when needed to reach the second round at the Australian Open for the ...

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) quarter-finalist Auger-Aliassime is chasing his maiden Grand Slam title this fortnight in Melbourne. “It was a rough start,” Auger-Aliassime said. The 32-year-old hit through Auger-Aliassime with his weight of shot and moved forward effectively, winning 82 per cent (9/11) of net points in the first set to soar ahead. It is a first round, it happens. On my part it was a bit of a struggle but it is ok. It is always tough to play a good friend.

Djokovic's deportation was major news in January 2022, but a year later, the Grand Slam tournament, country and sport seem eager to move on.

“Personally, it was a very difficult period, but I was more concerned about our team and staff who were impacted indirectly and in some cases directly impacted by some of the extreme negativity and blame game that went on. What has changed is the Park Hotel, long used as a detention facility for asylum seekers, some of whom had been confined there for nine years in often spartan conditions, sparking protests from human rights groups in Australia. Craig Tiley, the Australian Open tournament director and chief executive of Tennis Australia, has remained in his post along with his core support team. In an interview last week with Australia’s Channel Nine network, Djokovic said he understood the anger of Australians after he was initially cleared to enter the country. There clearly was miscommunication, or perhaps rivalry, between the regional government of Victoria, which initially supported the visa, and the federal government, which canceled it. When Djokovic arrived in January 2022, the population was still reeling from the series of strict lockdowns and travel restrictions that had kept some family members separated. “So I understand that when media writes in a certain way about a guy who tried to go in without a vaccine that people would say: ‘Wait, wait a second. Djokovic won the first of his 21 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open in 2008 — beating then-No. “If I do hold the grudge, probably if I’m not able to move on, I wouldn’t be here,” he said. “I was very emotional, honestly, coming into the court with the reception that I received,” Djokovic said Saturday. Only 30 percent clearly supported his participation, and another 29 percent said they did not have a strong opinion on the matter. “I didn’t know how that’s going to go after the events of last year.

Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie were winners on the first day of the Australian Open but Jack Draper struggled with cramp during a four-set loss to Rafael ...

[News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) [Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN x6) bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 Mackenzie McDonald (USA) bt Brandon Nakashima (USA) 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 6-7 (10/12), 6-4 Raducanu has arrived at both her press conferences at Melbourne Park so far drinking from a coconut. It has been impossible to escape the launch of Netflix’s behind-the-scenes documentary series Break Point at Melbourne Park.

Midway through the first set against Britain's Jack Draper, the 22-time grand slam winner stood with his arms spread as explained to the umpire that he was ...

“The combination of lights.” “Unfortunately that passed, so we need to keep working. I need the dampener and everything,” added the Spaniard, referring to the small rubber device which tennis players place between the strings to lessen the impact when they hit shots. “I need the racquet back! “Normally, I have the number of the rackets under control so I said I need the stringer, but I need the stringer for the other racket,” Nadal explained, per Eurosport. After the match, Nadal described the racket snafu as a “funny situation.”

You never know what you will get with Kyrgios, but 11th-hour withdrawals have become a theme of his non-existent 2023 season. It started with the United Cup, ...

That in itself was a bit arrogant, but it is partly why the John Cain Arena would have been full to the brim on Tuesday had he opened his campaign against Roman Safiullin as scheduled. Until he suddenly stops still, cracks a grin and gives us the finger. Twelve months later, he is the world No 21 and nothing has changed. “That was more of a realistic hit of the intensity that was coming. Perhaps because it is Kyrgios, the authenticity of the injury was treated with suspicion, to the point that his manager, Daniel Horsfall, hoped the doubters “now realise the injury is genuine”. Kyrgios was the box-office entry, especially given his [2022 doubles exploits alongside Kokkinakis](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/29/kyrgios-and-kokkinakis-secure-doubles-title-to-end-remarkable-australian-open-journey) and his singles form. It was easier to make the call today.” [ Djokovic deportation saga](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/16/novak-djokovic-to-be-deported-from-australia-after-losing-appeal-against-visa-cancellation). They had used the exhibition match against Novak Djokovic on Friday night as a fitness gauge; he “didn’t pull up great” and became more sore with each training session thereafter. [Nick Kyrgios](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/nick-kyrgios) was due to play his opening match and three minutes before he confirmed he would not. Maher did a good chunk of the talking, too. But this time there was no room for doubt because Kyrgios had brought with him a press conference chaperone – his physiotherapist.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal shrugged off a rocky build-up to reach the Australian Open second round after home favourite Nick Kyrgios pulled out ...

"I played against one of the toughest opponents possible in the first round. "I'm just exhausted from everything, and obviously (it's) pretty brutal." "It's huge for Chinese men's tennis. He's young, he has the power and I think he has a great future in front (of him)." "If we put it in the perspective of what I've been through in the last six months, it was a positive start," the 36-year-old said. A year on from the "Miracle of Melbourne", when Nadal came back from two sets down to topple Daniil Medvedev in a classic final, the Spaniard was happy to get through to his next match against American Mackenzie McDonald.

Tuesday's action in Melbourne features Matteo Berrettini, Andy Murray, Andrey Rublev, Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic.

[US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview) and 2013 [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview). [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview). The 25-year-old opens against [Nikoloz Basilashvili](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/nikoloz-basilashvili/bg23/overview). [Andrey Rublev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andrey-rublev/re44/overview) vs. The 26-year-old faces [Fabio Fognini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fabio-fognini/f510/overview) in what is set to be an entertaining clash on Kia Arena. [Holger Rune](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/holger-rune/r0dg/overview) break the Top 10 of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings for the first time, but the 19-year-old Dane will want to bounce back from first-round defeat in Adelaide two weeks ago in his first-round clash against [Filip Krajinovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/filip-krajinovic/kb05/overview). [Matteo Berrettini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/matteo-berrettini/bk40/overview) (ITA) vs. Can he spring a historic surprise Monday on [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena? [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) champion Djokovic’s bid for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title begins on [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena against the World No. [Casper Ruud](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/casper-ruud/rh16/overview) can become World No. [View Singles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/australian-open/580/draws) [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview), with a full slate of marquee matchups and star names on Melbourne's Day 2 schedule.

Djokovic, a nine-time Australian Open champion, has been battling a hamstring injury he suffered during the Adelaide International a week ago. While the 35-year ...

No 2 seed Casper Ruud opens against Tomas Machac, while three-time major champion Andy Murray takes on Matteo Berrettini. Hopefully it won’t cause an issue for me then.” Djokovic is scheduled to make his return to action at the Australian Open on Tuesday night after he was banned from the country a year ago because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. “Thank you for stopping by. “I’ve been struggling with [the hamstring] a bit, to be honest, the last seven days,” Djokovic said on Saturday. Novak Djokovic has sparked concerns that he could be forced to withdraw from the Australian Open after a scheduled practice session was reportedly cancelled.

Two-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev fired up his bid to go one better at the Australian Open with a straight-sets demolition of Marcos Giron on Monday ...

No brains, empty brains,” he said in a conversation with the chair umpire at a change of ends. Injured men’s world number one Carlos Alcaraz and two-time Melbourne champion Naomi Osaka — who is expecting her first child — are among the other players missing. It’s disrespectful,” he said. “I’m not sure after 30 years I’m going to want to play tennis.” It’s disappointing. “They are idiots.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal shrugged off a rocky build-up to reach the Australian Open second round with a four-set win over ailing Jack Draper.

While Australian ballkids swelter in the summer heat for the promise of being up close with their idols and a prize pack that in the past has included GoPros, ...

“No one needs to be a ballkid at the Australian Open for exposure or career purposes. Along with being yelled at by angry players and the constant fear of being at the centre of a viral moment, ballkids are under immense pressure for the duration of the Open. “It isn’t unreasonable to suggest the ballkids get paid for their time,” said another.

The tennis star was ruled out of his home slam yesterday as he requires knee surgery.

It was mainly driven by me, but I have their support and we feel like we're making the right decision. "I have a close-knit team and we had a very good system going," he said. "Like, I'm dealing with my problems and this was something that I was just dealing with as well as managing expectation, trying to get my body right, trying to feel good about my game.

Move comes after fan displays Russian flag during Kamilla Rakhimova's first-round match against Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl on Monday.

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from taking part in last year’s Wimbledon tournament as global sporting sanctions were brought against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis.” Fans had initially been allowed to show their support for players from both countries, but not in a way that “could cause disruption”, according to Tennis Australia (TA).

“I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl at the Australian Open today,” ...

I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its “neutral flag” policy.— Vasyl Myroshnychenko (@AmbVasyl) Yesterday we had an incident where a flag was placed courtside. “I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl at the Australian Open today,” Myroshnychenko wrote.

Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

It's been enabled and supported by Belarus." The WTA said equal opportunities for players to compete as individuals had to be protected. Russian and Belarusian flags have been banned from the Australian Open tennis tournament after a courtside incident.

Play has been suspended on the outside courts at the Australian Open Tuesday afternoon when the AO Heat Stress Scale reached 5.

Once that decision is made, players will be given at least 30 minutes’ notice before play resumes. Outdoor matches will be called at 4:50 p.m. Play continued until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie-break.

With the temperature into the mid-30s, the tournament's heat stress scale, which also takes into account humidity and wind speed, hit five just after 2pm, ...

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended. “This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. [Live Tennis](https://www.tennis365.com/category/live-tennis/) “At 1:12pm the AO Heat Stress Scale reached 4 and the heat policy came into play,” the initial statement read. Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended.”

Aussie player complains as umpire calls Australian Open match off because too hot. Players have been forced off the outer courts at the Australian Open due to ...

* Wolf took the opening set 6-3.

A Russian flag was displayed during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl's victory over Russian player Kamilla Rakhimova.

Russia invaded, with help from Belarus, in February. "Yesterday we had an incident where a flag was placed courtside. "Our initial policy was that fans could bring [flags] in but could not use them to cause disruption," Tennis Australia said in a statement on Tuesday.

Oppressive heat brought much of the Australian Open to a standstill midway through the second day with played halted on all outside courts.

He had lost the first set 6-3 and was leading 3-1 in the second, before securing the second set after play resumed at about 5pm. “This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended.”