Cause for concern? After tweaking his hamstring last week in his semifinal against Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic was again on the court against the Russian this time in a practice session on Rod Laver.

But after one set of play, Djokovic had to cut short the session due to a flare up in his left hamstring.

“It’s a hamstring that I had problems with in Adelaide last week,” Djokovic said. “And I just …

The Australian Open officially released the seedings for both draws earlier today. There were no surprises as Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek are the two top seeds.

Defending champion Nadal took the top spot when his countryman Carlos Alcaraz withdrew last week with a leg injury. It’s the first time Nadal’s been the No. 1 seed at a Slam since the 2020 Australian Open three years ago. His last Slam …

Taylor Fritz of the USA clinched the inaugural United Cup with a thrilling 7-6(4), 7-6(6) over Matteo Berrettini of Italy. In this battle of big servers, Fritz finished with 15 aces to Berrettini’s seven. But despite missing on nine break chances, Fritz proved better in the breaker.

“It’s great. It’s amazing for the team to win this event. We came in with really high hopes, or at least I did, for …

Coco Gauff won her third title Sunday in Auckland dominating Rebeka Masarova 6-1, 6-1. During a rain-filled week of tennis, the top seeded Gauff emerged as the trophy podium after never dropping a set all week and never even facing 5-all.

Gauff collects her first title since May 2021 in Parma.

“Honestly, a great week for me despite the rain,” Gauff said. “Couldn’t ask for a better start to my season. …

Aryna Sabalenka got off to a hot start in 2023 claiming the Adelaide 1 title over rising star Linda Noskova 6-3, 7-6(4).

The win was Sabalenka’s 11th of her career and her first since Madrid in May of 2021.

“I think I’m a different player right now,” Sabalenka said after her win, when reflecting on her time between titles. “Maybe a little bit smarter, a little bit calmer on court. Just …

Novak Djokovic recorded yet another amazing comeback to capture a title winning in Adelaide Sunday outlasting Sebastian Korda 6-7(8), 7-6(3), 6-4 in three hours, nine minutes.

“It’s been an amazing week and you guys made it even more special. For me to be standing here is a gift, definitely,” Djokovic said on court. “I gave it all today and throughout the week in order to be able to get my hands …

Following a teary loss to Jessica Pegula at the United Cup, Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Adelaide 2 event due to a shoulder injury.

The world No. 1 hopes to be ready to defend her 2022 Australian Open title.

Forty-two-year-old Venus Williams officially withdrew from the Australian Open. Venus, a 2-time Australian Open finalist, had made the trip down under winning her opener but falling in the second round to Lin …

In the marquee matches Saturday at the United Cup, Stefanos Tsitsipas stormed back on Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 to keep Greece alive in their semifinal clash with Italy.

“Somehow I hung in there. I was waiting for my chances. He’s a big server as we all know. He hits some bombs consistently, so you have to accept a few and you have to move on from that point, concentrate on …

Novak Djokovic survived both an injury and Daniil Medvedev to advance to the Adelaide final Saturday in Australia.

Djokovic won his fourth straight over the Russian with a 6-3, 6-4 victory. But afterward, attention was given to a left hamstring tweak the Serb suffered late in the first which required him to leave the court.

“Thankfully it was nothing too serious. If it was, I wouldn’t be able to continue, so I …

Tough blow for tennis, the Australian Open and especially Carlos Alcaraz who today withdrew from the first Grand Slam of the tennis season.

Alcaraz missed the end of 2022 with an ab tear but did return for an exo appearance a few weeks ago. However, he has now sustained a new injury to his right leg.

“When I was at my best in preseason, I picked up an injury through a …

The first day of the United Cup semifinals in Sydney saw Jessica Pegula stun world No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-2 to help the USA jump out to a 2-0 lead over Poland.

“Conditions are totally different than anywhere else I’ve played her,” said Pegula who was 0-4 against Swiatek last year. “Obviously maybe I had a little bit of an advantage, they just flew in yesterday. Definitely the fastest conditions …

The first big showdown takes place Saturday in Adelaide as Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev will collide in the semifinals.

Djokovic has won eight of 12 from the Russian including the last three since Medvedev’s incredible US Open title run.

Last night, Djokovic rolled past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 while Medvedev overcame a second break deficit to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-3. Neither has dropped a set this week.

“Hopefully another long …

At the United Cup, Grand Slam finalists Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini were big singles winners Wednesday at the United Cup.

Tsitsipas topped Borna Coric in three sets 6-0, 6-7(4), 7-5. The Greek has had a history of troubles with Coric in the past. Today, it was another thriller. Tsitsipas held five match points in the second then fell behind 4-1 in the third before rallying.

Greece and Croatia are tied 2-2 …

The U.S. has extended the vaccination requirements for all non-citizens through April 10, it was announced Tuesday.

That means Novak Djokovic, who is unvaccinated, will not be allowed to enter the U.S. to play either Indian Wells or Miami.

The Serb, who was allowed into Australia this year, hasn’t played in the U.S. since his 2021 US Open final loss to Daniil Medvedev.

Last year, he missed Indian Wells, Miami, Cincinnati …

Former No. 1 and Grand Slam winner Simona Halep is still off the tennis circuit awaiting final ruling in regards to her positive doping test from last last.

Halep, who maintains her innocence, took to social media yesterday asking for a better 2023 after a tumultuous 2022.

“2022 your clouds were heavy, 2023 show me the sun please,” Halep posted on Instagram.

Halep was recovering from season-ending nose surgery when news broke …