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.
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 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,
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency, however, accepted Swiatek's appeal that the susbtance had been ingested unintentionally due to a contaminated non-prescription medicine.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.