independent.co.uk / .independent-co-uk-sport-tennis

The Australia-based event serves as a build-up to the first grand slam of the year ...

The 22-year-old is looking to make the leap to the very top of the game after a breakthrough season.

Max Purcell won the Wimbledon doubles title in 2022 and the US Open in 2024 ...

The 22-year-old has been hit by the setback during pre-season training and is delaying his trip to Australia.

16-year-old Hewitt will look to emulate his father who qualified for the tournament in 1997 aged just 15 ...

Kyrgios and Djokovic formerly had a frosty relationship but both could use competitive action ahead of the first grand slam fo the season n Melbourne ...

Raducanu admits that she gave too much time to off-court responsibilities after her shock US Open win in 2021 but has now struck the right balance ahead of the new season ...

The 39-year-old triumphed in Melbourne in 2014 and is set to make a 19th appearance at the event ...

The British No 1 had been due to hit with the four-time grand slam winner next week ...

Current Lawn Tennis Association rules allow players to self identify.