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Australian Open 2025: Top contenders, draws, prize money, live streaming and everything else you need to know
Defending champion Jannik Sinner will be competing under the cloud of doping while Novak Djokovic will be aiming to make history in Melbourne Park. And in women's singles, Aryna Sabalenka will be eyeing a third consecutive title.
Jannik Sinner's doping hearing to take place in April, confirms Court of Arbitration for Sport
World Anti-Doping Agency had filed an appeal against Jannik Sinner after the International Tennis Integrity Agency cleared the world No 1 of any wrongdoing despite testing positive for a banned steroid twice in March last year.
Gael Monfils breaks Roger Federer's record after victory in Auckland
Gael Monfils became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after defeating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in the final in Auckland on Saturday,
Australian Open 2025 Storylines: Sinner, Swiatek look to beat doping shadow; Djokovic aims for history
As the Australian Open 2025 approaches, several key storylines are emerging. Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiątek are determined to overcome the lingering shadow of doping allegations that have overshadowed the sport. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic is poised to make history.
Novak Djokovic: Why Australian experts aren’t buying the tennis star’s poison claims
Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was 'poisoned' by the food that he consumed at a Melbourne hotel during his detention ahead of his deportation from Australia in 2022. The tennis star said his body had 'high level of lead and mercury' after eating at the hotel.
Djokovic claims he was given 'poisoned' food while being detained in Melbourne in 2022: 'Had high level of heavy metal'
Novak Djokovic has made a claim that during his stay at a Melbourne hotel, where he was detained before being deported in 2022, he was fed with some food that 'poisoned' him. He said he had 'very high level of mercury' in himself due to the food.
Australian Open 2025 Draw: Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves; Sabalenka handed tough start
Australian Open Draw: Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time winner Novak Djokovic won't meet before the final as they land in opposite halves of the draw. But Aryna Sabalenka has been handed a tough start. Also take a look at the major talking points.
Watch: Cameron Norrie apologises after racquet flies out of hand, hits spectator during Auckland Open
Cameron Norrie was facing a match point against Argentina's Facundo Diaz Acosta when he accidentally hit a spectator seated at court-side while tossing his racquet in the air.
Djokovic still battling trauma from 2022 COVID deportation: Why was the tennis legend removed from Australia?
Novak Djokovic is still grappling with the psychological impact of his high-profile deportation from Australia in 2022 over COVID-19 regulations. The tennis star was denied entry despite being granted a medical exemption, sparking global headlines and a legal battle.
Djokovic, Kyrgios call for more transparency in handling doping cases in tennis after Sinner and Swiatek's cases
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios were speaking in the wake of doping violations by world number ones Italian Jannik Sinner and Poland's Iga Swiatek during 2024.
Rafael Nadal responds to criticism for accepting role as Saudi tennis ambassador: 'In the end it’s to improve...'
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slams, had accepted an offer from the oil-rich kingdom to become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation in January in a deal that was worth $750 million.
Will Joao Fonseca be the next Jannik Sinner? All you need to know about the 2024 ATP Next Gen Finals winner
João Fonseca, the 18-year-old Brazilian tennis sensation, has taken the tennis world by storm with his victory at the 2024 ATP Next Gen Finals in Jeddah. This triumph makes Fonseca the second-youngest champion in the tournament's history, following in the footsteps of players like Jannik Sinner
Explained: ATP Tour pays $1.3 million to 26 players via new financial program; what is it about?
A total of 26 players received $1.3 million from the ATP Tour in 2024 under Baseline, a new financial program that promises players within the top 250 ranks minimum annual incomes.
Tennis in 2024: Alcaraz and Sinner share spoils in a controversial year, while Sabalenka dominates
Carlos Alcaraz delivered another impressive year, while Jannik Sinner clinched two Grand Slam titles and ended 2024 as World No. 1 despite doping allegations. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka stood out as the undisputed top performer.
Jannik Sinner doping case decision not to come before 2025, says WADA
Jannik Sinner twice tested positive for traces of the banned substance clostebol in March but was exonerated and allowed to carry on playing. WADA has appealed the decision in CAS.
First Sports Exclusive: Sumit Nagal on 'special' feat of breaking into ATP top 100, playing 2024 Paris Olympics and more
In an exclusive interview on the First Sports show, Sumit Nagal opened recapped his 2024 season, highlighting his highs and lows. He also reflected on the Davis Cup controversy.
Tennis Premier League 2024: Hyderabad Strikers defeat Yash Mumbai Eagles to win their title
After consistently performing exceptionally well over the four categories, Harriet Dart, Benjamin Lock and Vishnu Vardhan ensured they claimed all the glory in the grand finale.
'It keeps everybody on their toes': Rohan Bopanna on Tennis Premier League’s format
The Tennis Premier League season 6 is being played in a thrilling 25-point system and the legendary Rohan Bopanna feels it has helped make the game 'exciting'.
Nick Kyrgios creates controversy after making doping accusations against Andy Roddick
Nick Kyrgios spoke against Andy Roddick after the former US Open champion defended Poland's Iga Swiatek. Swiatek had recently accepted a one-month suspension after being found positive for doping.
Exclusive: 'I just want to really enjoy my first Grand Slam', says Nishesh Basavareddy on upcoming Australian Open debut
In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, budding Indian-American tennis star Nishesh Basavareddy opens up on qualifying for the main draw of the Australian Open, which inspired him to pick up a tennis racquet and more.
Simona Halep cries double standards after ITIA slaps Iga Swiatek with one-month ban for failing dope test
While world No 2 Swiatek will be free to play in a matter of days, with a majority of her one-month ban having been covered in provisional suspension, Halep had been slapped with a four-year ban by the ITIA that was later reduced to nine months following the CAS' intervention.
Explained: What is the substance at the heart of Iga Swiatek doping controversy and how serious is the offence?
World No 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek became the second high-profile player after men's world No 1 Jannik Sinner to be caught in the doping net, with the latter having been cleared to compete despite failing two dope tests in March.
World No 2 Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension for failed doping test
The International Tennis Integrity Agency, however, accepted Swiatek's appeal that the susbtance had been ingested unintentionally due to a contaminated non-prescription medicine.
WATCH: Rafael Nadal in tears as he bids emotional farewell to tennis: 'I was having an emotional day'
Rafael Nadal got extremely emotional and broke down in tears during his farewell ceremony in Malaga after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals 2024 quarter-finals.
Rafael Nadal's glittering tennis career ends as Spain lose to Netherlands in Davis: 'Lived unforgettable experiences'
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, retired from tennis on Tuesday as he lost his singles match and Spain was beaten by Netherlands in the Davis Cup 2024 quarter-finals in Malaga.
Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’
Roger Federer recalled his rivalry and friendship with Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis legend gets ready to bid goodbye to the sport in Davis Cup Finals 2024.
Nadal's tennis farewell at Davis Cup: When will he play his last match, where to watch, and why is he retiring?
Here's everything you need to know about Rafael Nadal's retirement from tennis including when and where to watch his last matches in Davis Cup 2024, his record at the tournament and the reasons behind his retirement.
Jannik Sinner eyes further improvement despite ATP Finals triumph and stellar season
Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 at the ATP Finals in Turin for his eighth title of a remarkable season which began with a first Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal says he's open to sitting out of Davis Cup Finals singles if he doesn't feel ready
Nadal will retire at next week's tournament in Malaga where he hopes to win a fifth Davis Cup to add to his 22 Grand Slam crowns.
Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2024: Here's why opening round in Malaga has been postponed
Hosts Spain were scheduled to begin the tournament against Iga Swiatek's Poland as twelve teams assembled in Andalusia to battle for the title won last year for the first time by Canada.