Novak Djokovic says it's a "gamble" to keep playing the Australian Open and his abdominal injury could have an impact on the rest of his season, but the world number one is prepared to take the risk.

Pain game: Injured Djokovic 'gambles' to play on at Australian Open

Fourth-seed Daniil Medvedev extended his win streak to 18 matches Monday when he took just 89 minutes to blow away Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Medvedev into Open quarters as he extends streak to 18

World number one Ashleigh Barty declared Monday she's "not done yet" after storming into the Australian Open quarter-finals to raise hopes of a first home winner in 43 years.

'Not done yet': Barty storms into Australian Open quarters

Serena Williams's bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title remained intact as she downed Anatasia Potapova 7-6(5) 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.

Australian Open: Serena overpowers Potapova to reach fourth round

An unusual incident took place at the Rod Laver Arena during Rafael Nadal's match on Thursday. The Spaniard was playing against Michael Mmoh in the evening when a fan interrupted Nadal's serve and showed him a middle finger.

WATCH: Fan shows middle finger to Rafael Nadal; gets thrown out by security

Birthday boy Daniil Medvedev added another win to his red-hot streak Thursday as the Russian fourth seed demolished Roberto Carballes Baena to ease into the Australian Open third round.

Medvedev celebrates birthday with 16th straight win

World number six Stefanos Tsitsipas was pushed to a marathon five sets by wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis Thursday before making the Australian Open third round. The popular Greek star dropped only four games in his first-round match, but faced a far sterner challenge from the 267th-ranked Australian.

Tsitsipas survives five-set marathon to reach last 32 in Melbourne

A tearful Sofia Kenin admitted the pressure of defending a Grand Slam title for the first time had proved too great after she tumbled out of the Australian Open in the second round on Thursday.

Tearful Kenin crumbles under pressure of title defence

Serena Williams strolled into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday but former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu's emotional comeback from 15 months out ended at the hands of Taiwanese veteran Hsieh Su-wei.

Serena sails on, Andreescu comeback halted as Kvitova falls

Rafael Nadal Tuesday said his back is still "not great" despite opening his campaign for a record 21st Grand Slam title with a routine straight-sets win. The world number two pulled out of the ATP Cup last week with the niggle and said ahead of the Australian Open that he was "suffering".

'Not great' - Nadal cruises despite lingering back injury

Naomi Osaka said Venus Williams had an "aura" and Serena hailed her ageless sister as "such an inspiration" after the 40-year-old powered into the Australian Open second round Monday.

Serena, Osaka pay homage to Venus after Open win

Defending champion Novak Djokovic said he played "flawless and dominant" tennis to blast past Frenchman Jeremy Chardy Monday in an ominous start to his bid for an unprecedented ninth Australian Open title.

'Flawless' Djokovic crushes Chardy in Australian Open warning

Novak Djokovic has not endeared himself to fans over the past year, but the Australian Open's undisputed king will take some stopping as he targets a record-extending ninth title at Melbourne Park.

Who can stop Djokovic? Controversial king eyes ninth Aussie crown

British tennis player Dan Evans won his first ATP Tour title with a dominating win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Murray River Open final on Sunday. The Briton crashed the Canadian 6-2, 6-3 to capture his first title.

Murray River Open: Dan Evans wins his first ATP Tour title after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime

Australia`s second-most populous state of Victoria reported no local novel coronavirus cases on Saturday for the second straight day, tapering down concerns about the Australian Open tennis tournament due to start in Melbourne on Monday.

Australian Open concerns ease as Victoria records no new COVID-19 cases

Serena Williams is "super confident" her injured shoulder will hold up for the Australian Open and says she feels more relaxed about the "burden" of bidding for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Serena shrugs off shoulder issue, ''relaxed'' about Slam record bid

From Djokovic to Nadal: Five men's singles players to watch at the Australian Open 2021

From Naomi Osaka to Sofia Kenin: Here are five women to watch at the Australian Open

Australian Open has released its seeds and draw as the year's first Grand Slam is set to kick off on February 8 at Melbourne Park. Defending champion and world no.

Australian Open 2021 Draw: Novak Djokovic faces Chardy as Sofia Kenin meets Inglis

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said he was "absolutely confident" the tournament will start next week despite a fresh coronavirus case that halted warm-up tournaments and forced hundreds of players and officials into isolation on Thursday.

Australian Open boss 'confident' event will go ahead despite Covid case

Australian ace Nick Kyrgios on Wednesday had a meltdown during an argument over a time violation while serving at the Murray River Open. ALSO READ: Zverev battles to ATP Cup win over Shapovalov, Italy reach semis The outspoken Australian, who was leading the match against Harry Bourchier (6-2, 5-5 at that point), walked up to umpire Nacho Forcadelle declaring: "I'm not playing, sorry mate.

'Do you think you're funny?': Nick Kyrgios has a meltdown at Murray River Open

French Open champion Iga Swiatek saw the 14-day quarantine period as a source of relief allowing her to escape the limelight that followed her Roland Garros triumph last year.

'I could practice and I could go out for five hours': Iga Swiatek on 14-day quarantine

India's tennis ace Rohan Bopanna's search for a new double's partner for the Australian Open has ended as the former doubles world number three will be playing with Ben McLachlan from Japan in the first Grand Slam of the year.

Rohan Bopanna finds new doubles' partner ahead of Australian Open

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will be returning to action after staying away from the game for a year. The outspoken Aussie revealed that he did not miss the game and most of his fellow players during his time off the tennis.

'I'm not going to lie. I didn't miss the game that much': Nick Kyrgios

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