Ons Jabeur has hopes of winning a Grand Slam this year, but that bid got off to a rocky start at the Australian Open. The word No. 2 was made to battle against former French semifinals Tamara Zidansek before coming through 7-6(8), 4-6, 6-1.

After fighting back down 4-1, the Slovenian Zidansek had multiple chances to take the opener, but got the second set. However, Jabeur pulled away late for the …

Any concerns over Novak Djokovic’s left hamstring were put to rest — at least for now — as the Serb cruised past Roberto Carballes Baena in his Australian Open first round last night 6-3, 6-4, 6-0.

The 9-time champion face a 0-40 hole early but got out of it and rolled to his 22nd straight victory at the event and 35th straight in Australia.

“I really feel very happy that I’m back …

Iga Swiatek had another tight match with Jule Niemeier. The German grabbed a set and a break lead against the world No. 1 at the US Open and last night at the Australian, led 5-3 in the second.

But Swiatek roared back winning the last four games to take the opener 6-4, 7-5.

“Honestly, I really wanted to be focused on myself because I know Jule can serve amazing,” Swiatek said. “At …

Rafael Nadal got down a break 1-0 in the fourth set but recovered to win the last six games to defeat Jack Draper 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the Australian Open first round. It was Nadal’s first win of the season.

“Super-happy to be back here in Australia one more time. It’s like the 19th season in the professional tour so very excited about this new beginning,” Nadal said after he …

A dejected Nick Kyrgios had to pull out of the Australian Open on Monday. Kyrgios had high hopes for a big run at his home Slam but a knee injury he aggravated during his exo last week Novak Djokovic.

Kyrgios revealed he has a small tear in his left meniscus to go along with a cyst.

“Obviously this coming around is just bad timing,” said Kyrgios who also will not be able …

The Australian Open 2023 begins with an all-star line-up Monday led by top seeds Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek playing back-to-back on Rod Laver Arena.

Nadal comes into his title defense in the midst of a rare slump having dropped five of his last six. The world No. 1 Swiatek has won two of the last three Slams and made the semifinals in Australia a year ago, and is the big …

Only 18 and the hopes are awfully high for Coco Gauff in 2023. The American star comes off a French Open final, a US Open semifinal and she just won her third career title in Auckland. But Gauff is smart. She knows she has time and she feels like she will get there.

“The top 10 right now, most of them are in their 20s, like 22 to 26,” Gauff …

Rafael Nadal will take on young British star Jack Draper in one of the better matches opening day Monday at the Australian Open. The 21-year-old Draper gave Novak Djokovic a test at Wimbledon, and yesterday made the semifinals in Adelaide. With a powerful game based off a huge lefty serve, it will be test for Nadal in his first match in this title defense.

“Probably one of the toughest first round …

The most important hamstring in this belongs to Novak Djokovic. The Serb tweaked his left hamstring during his Adelaide title run, and then cut short his practice a few days ago amid concern for the injury.

But Djokovic has powered through and hopes it won’t be an issue next week when he begins his bid for a 10th Australian Open title and 22nd Grand Slam.

“I’ve been struggling with that a …

Iga Swiatek is ready to bounce back from a tough, teary loss to Jessica Pegula at the United Cup. Any shoulder concerns the world No. 1 shrugged off, “there’s nothing bad going on”.

And now that she’s on top, she wants to stay there by playing the same game that got her there.

“The greatest players are consistent throughout their whole careers,” Swiatek said during her pre-Australian Open presser. “I don’t …

Not one short on opinion, Stefanos Tsitsipas says teen Holger Rune is far too obsessed with tennis, and he fears burnout for the Dane who tore up the circuit last fall.

“He is a very strong opponent,” Tsitsipas said of Rune on Saturday. “He has matured pretty fast in his game. Of course that comes with a lot of hard work. I’ve
seen him at the academy working hours and hours. He’s …

After reaching the last two Grand Slam finals and finishing No. 2 in the world, Ons Jabeur wants more. She wants the top.

The Tunisian star said outright she wants to become No. 1 and win Grand Slam titles. That’s her goal.

“I want to be No. 1 in the world,” Jabeur said. “Not just the number but also the level and the discipline around it. I want to win more titles …

asper Ruud: I Can’t Expect To Make 2 Grand Slam Finals Every Year

Casper Ruud had quite the rise in 2022, going from not even playing at the Australian Open due to an ankle injury to reaching two Grand Slam finals along with finishing runner-up at the ATP Finals.

The 24-year-old ended the season ranked No. 2 and now Ruud could walk away from Melbourne with the No. 1 ranking.

But the Norwegian …

The Australian Open men’s draw just dropped and what a bracket full on interesting pairings.

In the opening round alone we’ll see Rafael Nadal open his title defense against the young powerful Brit Jack Draper. And speaking of Brits, Andy Murray is back and will battle Matteo Berrettini. Look for that one to go well past four hours (if they are healthy enough). Former semifinalist Kyle Edmund also returns but runs …

Naomi Osaka made a huge announcement today: She’s pregnant!

The 25-year-old has been off the tour since the end of September and just pulled out of the Australian open. That left many in tennis wondering what was going on with the 4-time Grand Slam champion. Now we know.

“Can’t wait to get back on the court, but here’s a little life update for 2023,” she posted on social media.

“These past few years …