Nick Kyrgios is not among the first Australian Open wildcard recipients, with Priscilla Hon headlining four locals. More wildcards are due, with Kyrgios expected to feature. Download the 7NEWS app for the latest.
West Australian tennis stars Talia Gibson and Taylah Preston receive Australian Open wildcards, joining Rinky Hijikata and Priscilla Hon. Sixteen Aussies now in singles main draw.
Popular Australian sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died in Los Angeles aged 41. Tributes flow for the former Triple M, Channel 7, and Stan Sport broadcaster.
Canberra tennis player Ashleigh Simes has won a place in the Australian Open's Million Dollar One Point Slam. The 22-year-old will compete for a $1m prize against stars like Djokovic and Sabalenka.
Swiss tennis legend Stan Wawrinka confirms 2026 as his final professional season. The 2014 Australian Open champion eyes an emotional farewell at Melbourne Park. Read his full statement.
Great Britain's United Cup captain Tim Henman lauds Emma Raducanu's form and expects Jack Draper to be fit for their Perth tie. Get the latest tennis news.
World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has ended his hugely successful coaching partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero. The split comes after seven years and six Grand Slam titles. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
Aryna Sabalenka has been crowned WTA Tour Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after a dominant 2025. The world No.1 won the US Open and set a new prize money record. Read the full story.
Alex de Minaur defends his UTS title in London, defeating Casper Ruud to earn nearly $1 million. The Aussie star continues his dominance in the fast-paced format. Read more.
Nick Kyrgios outlines his ambition for one last major tournament run as he returns from injury in exhibition matches, eyeing a wildcard for the Australian Open.
Serena Williams has emphatically denied a return to tennis after appearing on the sport's drug-testing list. The 23-time Grand Slam champ says the 'wildfire is crazy'.
Aussie tennis star Alexei Popyrin reveals his plan to return to the world's top 20, pausing AO prep for a unique session with Collingwood players in Dubai. Watch now.
Italian tennis champion Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time French Open winner and Davis Cup icon, has passed away at 92. His records stood for decades until Jannik Sinner's recent triumphs.
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Perth's Olympic gold medallist Matt Ebden hosts a tennis masterclass in Dunsborough. Learn from the grand slam champ and get inspired. Book your tickets now!
Nick Kyrgios will compete in January's Kooyong Classic as part of his ambitious return to competitive tennis ahead of the Australian Open. Discover his comeback journey.
Tennis legend Boris Becker announces birth of daughter Zoë Vittoria on his 58th birthday, continuing his remarkable comeback after prison release and deportation.
Aussie tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt teams up with son Cruz for a stunning 6-1, 6-0 doubles victory at the NSW Open. Watch the highlights and see fan calls for an Australian Open wildcard.
Western Australia's capital is hosting an unprecedented lineup of world-class sporting events, from tennis to football and cricket. Discover how Perth became the nation's sporting epicentre.
Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt is making a sensational comeback, teaming up with his 17-year-old son Cruz in an ATP Challenger doubles event in Sydney this week.
Perth will host Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz at the United Cup, but miss local star Alex de Minaur for a second straight year. Get the full team draws and schedule.
Alex de Minaur reflects on his breakthrough week at the ATP Finals after falling to Jannik Sinner in straight sets. The Aussie remains optimistic despite the Italian's dominant 6-0 record.
Alex de Minaur bounces back from a devastating loss to defeat Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals in Turin, keeping his semi-final hopes alive. His fate now rests on the Alcaraz vs Musetti match.
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic reveals the surprising story of how he first met his wife Jelena 20 years ago. Discover their love story and his recent injury withdrawal.
Alex de Minaur's semi-final hopes dashed after dramatic collapse against Lorenzo Musetti at ATP Finals. The Aussie was two points from victory but fell 7-5 3-6 7-5 in Turin thriller.
16-year-old Cruz Hewitt, son of tennis legend Lleyton, marks his main-draw debut with a dominant first-round win at the Brisbane ATP Challenger. Read more about his stunning victory.
Elena Rybakina's WTA Finals victory was overshadowed by her refusal to take a photo with the CEO, protesting the ban on her coach. The tennis world is divided on her stand.
Alex de Minaur's ATP Finals campaign begins with tough loss to world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz. The Australian now faces must-win matches against Musetti and Fritz to keep semi-final hopes alive.
Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals in Turin following his record-breaking Athens Open victory. Read the latest on his injury and tournament updates.
Perth's Samuel Shwe, just 11, becomes the first WA player to win a World Table Tennis Youth Contender. Discover his journey from local courts to global fame.