Tennis

Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Motherhood has helped give Naomi Osaka a new mindset when things are getting tough on court.

Jan 1, 2024 4:45 AM Read more >

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova says she is pregnant with her first child

Two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova started the new year by announcing she is expecting her first child.

Jan 1, 2024 4:12 AM Read more >

Djokovic leads Serbia to a 2-1 victory over China on his return to Perth. US also wins in United Cup

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Making a triumphant return to Perth after a decade, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to a 2-1 win over China at the United Cup on Sunday.

Dec 31, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >

Raducanu feeling "reborn" as she starts 2024 season in Auckland

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu says she feels “reborn” as she prepares to play her first match of 2024 at the Auckland tennis classic.

Dec 31, 2023 1:17 AM Read more >

Thiem endures brush with venomous snake at Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem had a brush with one of Australia's most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday.

Dec 30, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy at United Cup. Netherlands, China and Poland also win

SYDNEY (AP) — Alexander Zverev led Germany to a 2-1 win over Italy while the Netherlands won the decisive mixed doubles to beat Norway in the United Cup group stage on Saturday.

Dec 30, 2023 9:31 AM Read more >

Britain and Spain earn United Cup wins on opening day in Australia

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Kati Boulter and Cameron Norrie helped Britain beat host Australia 2-1 on the opening day of the United Cup while Spain won the decisive mixed doubles to edge Brazil 2-1 on Friday.

Dec 29, 2023 1:20 PM Read more >

Rafael Nadal is trying to be realistic ahead of his 1st tournament in a year at Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal is not putting a lot of pressure on himself ahead of his first tournament in more than a year.

Dec 28, 2023 11:00 PM Read more >

Australian Open tennis tournament increases prize money by 13% for a total pool of $58.4 million

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open tennis officials have announced an increase in prize money by 10 million Australian dollars ($6.8 million) for the upcoming tournament which begins on Jan. 14 at Melbourne Park.

Dec 28, 2023 4:49 PM Read more >

Naomi Osaka hits practice court to prepare for her tennis return at the Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Former No. 1 and new mom Naomi Osaka hit the practice court Wednesday ahead of the Brisbane International as she prepared for her much anticipated return to tennis.

Dec 27, 2023 9:09 PM Read more >