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January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios confident heading into Australian Open: 'I know that I’m able to go to the final of a Grand Slam'

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios expressed confidence to the media Thursday heading into the Australian Open this year as one of the tournament favorites.

January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios backs Novak Djokovic amid Australian Open concerns: 'One of the greatest athletes of all time'

Nick Kyrgios expects that some fans will be rooting against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open but he defended him on Thursday saying: "he's here to put on a show for Melbourne."

January 11, 2023

Australian Open director warns Novak Djokovic critics will be removed if they 'disrupt' the tournament

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley warned fans attending the Australian Open that they will be removed if they "disrupt the enjoyment of anyone else" in response to Novak Djokovic.

January 11, 2023

Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka announces she's pregnant

Naomi Osaka revealed on Wednesday why she would miss the Australian Open. The tennis superstar announced in a "life update" that she is pregnant.

January 4, 2023

Novak Djokovic risks missing US tournaments over new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Update travel restrictions in the U.S. for non-citizens could mean 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will miss out on several tournaments in the upcoming year.

December 28, 2022

Novak Djokovic arrives in Australia nearly a year after COVID-19 vaccine saga, deportation

21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic arrived in Australia this week, nearly a year after he was deported because of the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

November 16, 2022

Novak Djokovic receives travel visa, eligible to play in Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has received a travel visa to Australia and will be able to participate in January's Australian Open, his most successful grand slam.

November 15, 2022

Novak Djokovic to return to Australia after three-ban overturned: reports

Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa for the Australian Open in January after Immigration Minister Andrew Giles overturned a potential three-year ban, according to reports.

November 5, 2022

U.S. Open champ to miss about 6 weeks with injury, putting Australian Open status in question

U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain announced Saturday on Twitter that he suffered an abdominal tear that will force him to miss around six weeks.

October 25, 2022

Novak Djokovic points to 'positive signs' ahead of Australian Open 2023: 'I just want to play tennis'

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic says he hopes to have an answer regarding his ability to play in the Australian Open in January within "a few weeks."