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

Rafa Nadal has shown good progress in training since recovering from a hip injury but his coach Carlos Moya still worries about how the former world number one's body will hold up against the rigours of Grand Slam tennis.

Tennis: Carlos Moya unsure how Rafael Nadal will cope with Grand Slam demands on comeback

Nick Kyrgios says that "I don't want to play anymore" but will give his tennis career another one or two years, days after pulling out of his home Australian Open.

Tennis: Nick Kyrgios 'doesn't want to play anymore' but will give career another chance

Novak Djokovic turns 37 next year but the Serbian says his appetite for success will only increase with younger challengers awakening the "beast" in him. The world number one enjoyed an extraordinary 2023 by winning three out of the four Grand Slams to take his tally to 24, two more than his great rival Rafa Nadal and four more than the retired Roger Federer.

Tennis: World number one Novak Djokovic says younger rivals have awoken his inner 'beast'

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday as he continues to struggle for fitness after a long injury absence, calling the decision "heartbreaking".

Tennis: Nick Kyrgios pulls out of 2024 Australian Open due to fitness concerns

The stage is set for the first-ever Grand Slam of 2024. The Australian Open will kick off on January 14 and the preparations are in full swing. Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka will officially mark their return to the Grand Slams, after long gaps, as the entry list for the upcoming 2024 edition is out.

Tennis: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka mark their return as Australian Open announce entry list for 2024 edition

Japan's Rikuya Hoshino fired a flawless 65 Saturday for a share of the lead with Min Woo Lee at the Australian Open, while South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai moved into prime position to defend her women's title.

Rikuya Hoshino, Min Woo Lee tied for lead at Australian Open

Twice major winner Minjee Lee and her in-form brother Min Woo are targeting a unique sweep of the dual gender Australian Open in Sydney this week while Cameron Smith will look to bounce back from his horror show in Brisbane.

Two-time major winner Minjee Lee and her brother Min Woo target unique sweep of dual gender at Aus Open

Aryna Sabalenka will launch preparations for the defence of her Australian Open crown by playing at the Brisbane International, organisers said on Tuesday. Elena Rybakina -- beaten by Sabalenka in the final in Melbourne at the start of this year -- will also play at the December 31-January 7 Brisbane event.

Tennis: Aryna Sabalenka to play at Brisbane International in warm-up for Australian Open defence

The Australian Open said Tuesday it is adding a day to become a 15-day event in an effort to curb late-night matches after Briton Andy Murray notably played until 4:05 am.

Australian Open: Grand Slam extended to 15 days. Know why

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka plans to return to tennis in time for the 2024 Australian Open, saying Wednesday her break from the sport "really fueled a fire in me".

Former champion Naomi Osaka to return for 2024 Australian Open

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is not having the best of times. After her failure in Korea Open and Japan Open, Sindhu has now bowed out of the Australian Open in Sydney on Friday (August 4).

Badminton | Australian Open: Another disappointment for PV Sindhu as shuttler bows out in quarter-finals

The mixed-gender Australian Open will have a reduced women's field and revert to a single-cut format on its return to Sydney this year after the previous event in Melbourne in December drew criticism over its convoluted structure.

Golf: Australian Open organisers cut women's field in mixed-gender event

Tennis' big guns have warmed up on clay and are now seeking grand slam glory at the French Open in Paris at the end of the month. World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas remains one of the top contenders to lift the musketeers' cup, having come extremely close in 2021. The Greek star opened up on his run to the final of the Australian Open and his quest to be World No. 1 in an exclusive interaction with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Exclusive: Talking Tennis with Stefanos Tsitsipas | Sports News

The Internet has a new crush who is neither an actress nor a model. She's Supriya Annaiah, the wife of Indian International tennis player Rohan Bopanna. Currently, the Indian tennis star is playing in the mixed-doubles finals at the Australian Open 2023 alongside Sania Mirza.

Who is Supriya Annaiah? Tennis player Rohan Bopanna's wife & latest internet crush; Check recent pictures

Novak Djokovic played with a three-centimetre (1.2 inches) tear in his hamstring during his run to a record-extending 10th Australian Open title, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic played Australian Open with 3cm tear in hamstring, reveals Craig Tiley

Setting a Grand Slam attendance record, the Australian Open 2023 saw more than 900,000 spectators flocking to Melbourne Park for the better part of the last three weeks, despite several big-ticket players missing.

Record attendance reported at Australian Open, breaks Grand Slam record

In a recent interview with former Indian player turned pundit Somdev Devvarman, Novak Djokovic opened up about the rough upbringing he had as a kid. Unlike most interviews after winning a Grand Slam, Devvarman quizzed Djokovic about the philanthropic work he had been doing and how people still had a flawed perception of him.

'Waited in line for bread and milk every day': Djokovic opens up on his rough childhood

Newly crowned champion of Australian Open Novak Djokovic is unsure about his immediate future, due to a hamstring injury. Djokovic played through pain despite the injury troubling him throughout the last two weeks of the Grand Slam.

'I'm not sure...': Djokovic on his injury return to tennis after Australian Open victory

After winning a record 10th Australian Open on Sunday, Novak Djokovic reflected on his father's absence in the stadium. The 22-time Grand Slam champion said he was 'hurt' that his old man was not there to witness him emerge victorious.

'That hurts me...': Djokovic on his father not present at the Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic scripted history on Sunday by winning the Australian Open, a record 10th time, prevailing in straight sets against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5) at a packed Rod Laver Arena.

WATCH | Djokovic sobs uncontrollably after winning a historic 10th Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka created history at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday by winning her maiden Grand Slam, defeating Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka wins her maiden Grand Slam after a two-hour epic

Ahead of the men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas, Australian Open chief Craig Tiley has warned the Serbian and his family. After Djokovic's father Srdjan Djokovic was pictured posing with a Russian flag-holding fan, Tiley said the family needed to be 'really careful' as the tournament was a platform that could be used by people for 'disruptive' purposes.

'Be really careful...' Australian Open chief warns Djokovic and family after Russian flag controversy

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