Five-time finalist Andy Murray said Monday there was a "definite possibility" that he has played his final Australian Open after slumping at the first hurdle. The 36-year-old put up stiff resistance in a 61-minute first set against Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, but the 30th seed overpowered him and won 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

Andy Murray hints at retirement from Australian Open following first-round slump

It was a winning start for the 2023 Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas as the Greek star emerged victorious in the first round on Monday (Jan 15). Tsitsipas, looking the find the missing piece in his Grand Slam career is bidding for his first title at a major and got the better of Zizou Bergs of Belgium.

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas blows away Zizou Bergs in first round

World number one Novak Djokovic responded to Indian star batter Virat Kohli's good wishes for the ongoing Australian Open 2024 edition. The first Grand Slam of the year kicked off in Melbourne on Jan 14 which saw Djokovic play his first-round game on Day One.

Djokovic acknowledges Kohli for Australian Open wishes, says 'looking forward to the day we play together'

Novak Djokovic was dragged into a dogfight by talented teenager Dino Prizmic and had to dig deep to open his Australian Open title defence with a 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 victory in the first round on Sunday.

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic begins title defence with first-round win over teenager Dino Prizmic

India great Virat Kohli recently revealed that he and tennis legend Novak Djokovic have been chatting on Instagram for some time, although they haven't met in person yet.

Virat Kohli opens up on chatting with tennis legend Novak Djokovic on Instagram

With less than 24 years hours to go before the start of the 2024 Australian Open, the eyes of tennis fans are set on Novak Djokovic as he hunts for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic backs change in schedule ahead of Sunday’s opener

India’s Sumit Nagal has taken a giant step towards the Australian Open main draw after his dominating win over Australian Edward Winter at Melbourne Park on Thursday (Jan 11).

Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal steps closer to main draw after dominating win over Edward Winter

Steve Smith, who has started making headlines after his recent promotion as an opener in the Australian Test side was spotted at Melbourne Park on Thursday (Jan 11), ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic praises Steve Smith as Aussie star showcases his tennis skills - Video

India’s Ankita Raina has crashed out of the Australian Open qualifiers after she suffered a 6-1, 7-5 defeat to Czech Republic’s Sara Bejlek. Ankita's exit on Wednesday (Jan 10) sees the end of Indian challenge in the women’s singles qualifiers.

Australian Open: Ankita Raina crashes out in straight sets in women’s singles qualifiers

Indian star Sumit Nagal went past France's Geoffrey Blancaneaux in the Australian Open 2024 qualifiers on Wednesday (Jan 10) to advance in his quest to make it to the main draw of the upcoming Grand Slam Down Under.

Tennis - Aus Open 2024: Sumit Nagal makes a mark with impressive win over Geoffrey Blancaneaux in qualifiers

India’s Ankita Raina has taken a massive step towards the main draw of the Australian Open women’s singles after a thrilling win against Spain’s Jessica Maneiro on Tuesday (Jan 9).

Australian Open: Ankita Raina edges closer to main draw after thrilling win over Jessica Maneiro in qualifiers

The Australian Open 2024 will begin in less than a week as top stars in the world of tennis gather to stamp their authority on the first Grand Slam of the year. Like any other year, the Australian Open will be ready to serve tennis fans a treat with big names like Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz and others getting ready to claim glory.

EXPLAINED | Why Novak Djokovic is favourite to win Australian Open 2024 men’s singles title

On Sunday (Jan 7), Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Australian Open 2024 edition, which gets underway on Jan 14 in Melbourne. Nadal suffered an injury during the Brisbane International during his quarter-final loss to Jordan Thompson.

Carlos Alcaraz shares heartfelt message after Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka swept past Victoria Azarenka on Saturday into a Brisbane International final against world number four Elena Rybakina, setting up a replay of last year's Australian Open decider.

Tennis: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch at Brisbane International

Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarter-final to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday.

Tennis: Rafael Nadal's comeback halted in epic encounter against Jordan Thompson in Brisbane

Coco Gauff swept aside Varvara Gracheva 6-1 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Friday as the U.S. Open champion continued her impressive buildup to the first Grand Slam of the year at Melbourne Park.

Coco Gauff crush Varvara Gracheva in straight sets to reach Auckland Classic semis

World number one Novak Djokovic remains optimistic of his fitness despite a wrist injury preventing him from being at his best during his recent 4-6, 4-6 loss to Australia's Alex de Minaur in the United Cup on Wednesday (Jan 3).

Tennis: ‘I’ll be okay’ - Novak Djokovic remains optimistic despite injury concerns ahead of Australian Open

Defending champion Karolina Pliskova used her big serve to full advantage to end Naomi Osaka's return to tennis in the second round of the Brisbane International on Wednesday.

Tennis: Naomi Osaka's Brisbane comeback ended by big-serving Karolina Pliskova

Australian Open contender Stefanos Tsitsipas struggled with a lower back problem Tuesday, pulling out of his opening singles match of the season at the United Cup as Greece crashed 2-1 to Chile.

Tennis: Stefanos Tsitsipas struggles with back issue as Chile stun Greece at United Cup

Rafa Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, losing his doubles match but overall showing no obvious after-effects of the hip injury that ruined his year.

Tennis: Rafael Nadal loses comeback doubles match at Brisbane International

The year’s first Grand Slam is set to take centre stage from 14 January 2024 in Australia’s Melbourne as top tennis stars prepare to claim glory. This year, the Australian Open will have the eyes of the entire world as the former champions Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka will stage their return while defending champions Novak Djokovic will eye a place in the history books in what could be a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title.

All you need to know about Australian Open 2024: Defending champions, live streaming, prize money

World No.1 Novak Djokovic is welcome to the age-old competition of Rafael Nadal as he gets ready for 2024. The Serbian added three more Grand Slam titles to his unprecedented record in 2023 while Nadal was nursing an injury during the period.

Novak Djokovic lifts lid on Rafael Nadal rivalry ahead of 2024 return, says ‘he wants to win titles’

Former U.S. Open champions Dominic Thiem and Emma Raducanu will headline the qualifying field for the Australian Open as they look to reignite their careers in 2024 following struggles with injuries.

Tennis: Dominic Thiem, Emma Raducanu headline Australian Open qualifying field

The Brisbane International will return to the calendar for the first time since 2020 as part of the build-up to next year's Australian Open, Tennis Australia said on Friday.

Brisbane International to return ahead of Australian Open 2024: Tennis Australia

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