The absence of Roger Federer and Serena Williams from the Australian Open in January will mark the beginning of a new era for tennis, but it is looking more and more likely that nine-time winner Novak Djokovic will play on his beloved Melbourne Park hardcourts.

Top players to return for Australian Open. Will Djokovic be included?

The dreaded day finally arrived on Thursday (September 15) when 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer announced his decision to retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup.

Reliving arch-rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal's epic camaraderie over the years - Video

Defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to winning US Open: Meet Carlos Alcaraz, the teenage sensation!

Novak Djokovic is likely to return to the Australian Open next year despite his refusal to get jabbed. Djokovic was barred from taking part in the tournament earlier this year after arriving in the country unvaccinated.

Novak Djokovic 'cleared to play' in Australian Open despite refusing to get jabbed

Wimbledon 2022 champion Novak Djokovic has been dealt with a huge blow. The Serbian's Covid-19 vaccination is not a hidden fact anymore and his reluctance to take the jab is set to rule him out of the US Open 2022 edition, i.

Novak Djokovic to be ruled out of US Open as organisers to follow govt's guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine

On behalf of the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open, the Grand Slam Board on Wednesday announced the joint decision to play a 10-point tiebreak at all Grand Slams, when the score reaches six games all in the final set.

All Grand Slams to use 10-point tiebreaker if final set is six games all

Growing up, sports dominated a major chunk of my daily life. Either it was starting the day by flipping the newspaper backwards, to get the sports updates, or fighting for the remote -- with the elder sibling -- to watch sporting events from across the globe (not denying, cricket remained top priority).

Rafael Nadal madness: The joy and struggles of being his fan

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has been added to the entry list for next month's Indian Wells ATP event in California, the organisers of the tournament said on Wednesday (February 9).

After Australian Open row, Novak Djokovic included in entry list for Indian Wells

Aslan Karatsev is set to compete in the Round of 16 in the ongoing Maharashtra Open, in Pune, on Thursday (February 03). Ahead of his match versus Swedish player Elias Ymer, Alsan spilled the beans on the high-voltage Australian Open men's singles final between his compatriot Russia's Daniil Medvedev and Spaniard Rafael Nadal.

EXCLUSIVE | 'Fans love Big Three': Aslan Karatsev on lack of support for Daniil Medvedev in Aus Open final

Rafael Nadal staged an incredible comeback from two set down to beat 2nd seed Daniil Medvedev in an epic final to create history at the Australian Open 2022. WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to India's former national team coach Nandan Bal, listen in.

Australian Open 2022: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal rose to the occasion when not many had given him a chance as he came from two sets down to beat 2nd seeded Daniil Medvedev in an epic final to clinch the men's singles title at the Australian Open on Sunday (January 30).

Exclusive! Have to give it to him: Vijay Amritraj on GOAT debate after Rafael Nadal bags 21st Grand Slam title

On Sunday (January 30), tennis fans across the globe were blessed to see one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the game, or in sports overall, when Rafael Nadal came from two sets down to emerge on top of Russia's Daniil Medvedev to clinch the 2022 Australian Open final at Melbourne Park, Australia.

EXCLUSIVE | Aus Open 2022: Rafael Nadal is G.O.A.T, he's like a Jekyll of Hyde, says Indian coach Nandan Bal

Not only did Rafa Nadal`s staggering comeback victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final earn him a men`s record 21st Grand Slam title it also showed once again the folly of assuming a new order is seizing power in men`s tennis.

Australian open: Rafael Nadal's historic triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal wins historic 21st Grand Slam: A look at his journey to memorable Australian Open triumph

Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australia Open final on Sunday to win a men`s record 21st Grand Slam title. The following is a timeline charting how Nadal, playing in what is considered to be the greatest era of men`s tennis, surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Rafael Nadal's incredible journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

A protester jumped on to the court and interrupted play at a crucial stage of the Australian Open men`s singles final between Russian world number two Daniil Medvedev and Rafa Nadal of Spain at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Intruder halts play in Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev

World number one Ashleigh Barty said it was a `little bit surreal` after she won the Australian Open women`s title on Saturday night by defeating Danielle Collins in the final.

'Little bit surreal': Ashleigh Barty after historic Australian Open triumph

Activists handing out “Where is Peng Shuai” T-shirts at the Australian Open say they will take their campaign to other grand slams and not cease until they are satisfied of the Chinese tennis player’s safety.

Activists hand out “Where is Peng Shuai” t-shirts at Australian Open

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios clinched the Australian Open men`s doubles title on Saturday evening. The crowd`s favourites defeated fellow Aussies Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell 7-5, 6-4 to lift the trophy at the Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis clinch men's doubles title

Activists handed out 1,000 "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts to spectators ahead of the Australian Open women's final Saturday to highlight concern for the Chinese tennis star.

Australian Open: 'Where is Peng Shuai?' T-shirts handed out to fans at Melbourne Park

World No. 2 tennis player Daniil Medvedev has said he has faith in his capabilities, adding that there wasn`t any pressure on him ahead of the Australian Open title showdown against Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal on Sunday.

Have faith in my capabilities; there is no pressure ahead of Australian Open final against Nadal: Medvedev

Ashleigh Barty lived up to the home favourite tag at the Australian Open 2022 as she became the first Australian to win the home Open after a long wait of 44 years on Saturday (January 29).

Ashleigh Barty beats Danielle Collins to end 44-year-long wait for home Australian Open champion

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Top players to return for Australian Open. Will Djokovic be included?

Reliving arch-rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal's epic camaraderie over the years - Video

Defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to winning US Open: Meet Carlos Alcaraz, the teenage sensation!

Novak Djokovic 'cleared to play' in Australian Open despite refusing to get jabbed

Novak Djokovic to be ruled out of US Open as organisers to follow govt's guidelines on COVID-19 vaccine

All Grand Slams to use 10-point tiebreaker if final set is six games all

Rafael Nadal madness: The joy and struggles of being his fan

After Australian Open row, Novak Djokovic included in entry list for Indian Wells

EXCLUSIVE | 'Fans love Big Three': Aslan Karatsev on lack of support for Daniil Medvedev in Aus Open final

Australian Open 2022: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

Exclusive! Have to give it to him: Vijay Amritraj on GOAT debate after Rafael Nadal bags 21st Grand Slam title

EXCLUSIVE | Aus Open 2022: Rafael Nadal is G.O.A.T, he's like a Jekyll of Hyde, says Indian coach Nandan Bal

Australian open: Rafael Nadal's historic triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

Australian Open 2022: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal wins historic 21st Grand Slam: A look at his journey to memorable Australian Open triumph

Rafael Nadal's incredible journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Intruder halts play in Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev

'Little bit surreal': Ashleigh Barty after historic Australian Open triumph

Activists hand out “Where is Peng Shuai” t-shirts at Australian Open

Australian Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis clinch men's doubles title

Australian Open: 'Where is Peng Shuai?' T-shirts handed out to fans at Melbourne Park

Have faith in my capabilities; there is no pressure ahead of Australian Open final against Nadal: Medvedev

Ashleigh Barty beats Danielle Collins to end 44-year-long wait for home Australian Open champion