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Australian Open January 5, 2020

Djokovic: Wildfires could cause problems for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major, saying organizers may have to consider delaying the tournament if conditions around Melbourne deteriorate.

Tennis January 4, 2020

Djokovic clinches Serbia's win; Nadal's Spain beats Georgia

Novak Djokovic got more than he bargained for in his first competitive match of 2020 before fending off Kevin Anderson 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6) late Saturday to secure Serbia's win over South Africa at the ATP Cup.

Tennis January 4, 2020

Ash Barty gets tough draw in her home Brisbane tournament

No. 1-ranked Ashleigh Barty will begin the new year with a tough draw at the Brisbane International.

Tennis January 3, 2020

Kyrgios serves up funds for Australia at debut of ATP Cup

Nick Kyrgios served 20 aces in a win that cost him $4,000 in local currency and helped set up Australia’s opening ATP Cup win over Germany.

Tennis December 31, 2019

Rafael Nadal to become first tennis player to be ranked No.1 in 3 different decades

Spanish tennis pro Rafael Nadal will end 2019 as the ranked No. 1 player and with it becomes a new accolade never seen before.

Australian Open December 24, 2019

Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament

The Australian Open says prize money for the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of next year will be increased by 13.6% to $49.1 million.

Tennis December 24, 2019

Andreescu out of Auckland event due to lingering knee injury

U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the ABS Classic due to a lingering left knee injury.

Tennis December 24, 2019

Serena Williams, Wozniacki to play doubles in New Zealand

Long-time friends Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki will play doubles together for the first time at the WTA Tour's ASB Classic in Auckland beginning on Jan. 6.

Serena Williams December 19, 2019

Mike Tyson teaches Serena Williams to box, says he'd be afraid to fight her

Twenty-three time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams has a new drill to prepare for the new tennis season: boxing with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

Tennis December 19, 2019

Federer says a star's legacy isn't at risk with late decline

Roger Federer arrives for his interview at the precise appointed time, steering his white sedan into a parking spot in an industrial area dotted by art galleries about 15 minutes from his luxury apartment in this home-away-from-home.