Australian Open 2017

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer on course for first-ever clash as key players pull out

Their rivalry has stretched 13 years and 37 matches but Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have never met at the US Open, a staggering anomaly which seems certain to be corrected at 2017's concluding Grand Slam.

Roger Federer to participate in 2018 Hopman Cup as warm-up for Australian Open title defence

Federer, who will team up with compatriot Belinda Bencic, attributed his 2017 Australian Open success in part to having such a good time in Perth.

Australian Superseries: Kidambi Srikanth proves that his Indonesia Open win over Son Wan Ho was no fluke

Kidambi Srikanth's win over World No 1 Son Wan Ho in a span of six days shows how the Indian shuttler has progressed after coming back from a lengthy injury.

Roger Federer to skip French Open to better prepare for grass, hard court seasons

The 18-time Grand Slam winner, Federer, has won the French Open, contested on clay, just once in 2009, and also pulled out of the event last year with knee and back injuries.

Serena Williams suggests she is 20-weeks pregnant in social media post

If Serena is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was about two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January.

Australian Open 2017: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal bring out yesterday once more

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are a study in contrasts and they force us into the sporting equivalent of a Rorschach test.

Australian Open 2017: Lifetime trip for some, ritual for few, how Australians celebrate 'the tennis'

For some it’s a once in a lifetime trip. For some it’s an annual ritual. For some it’s work. For some it’s a respite from work. For some it’s fanaticism. For some, a pilgrimage. The Australian Open brings people in for different reasons. Not just for the tennis.

Australian Open 2017: At 35, Roger Federer lifts No 18 with his unlikeliest Grand Slam victory yet

Roger Federer, at the age of 35, returned to competitive tennis after six months, defeated four top-10 players over three five-setters, to lift Grand Slam number 18.

Australian Open 2017: Roger Federer’s new-found mental edge over Rafael Nadal makes him the greatest ever

Roger Federer's unrelenting desire to excel against Rafael Nadal elevated the Swiss to a new plane, more exalted than the mere historical statistic of 18 Grand Slam titles.

Roger Federer, Serena Williams and all the other Australian Open 2017 champions

Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam title while Serena Williams lifted her 23rd. Take a look at all the Australian Open 2017 champions.