Destanee Aiava

Australian Open 2018: Simona Halep draws teen Destanee Aiava in first round; Caroline Wozniacki to face Mihaela Buzarnescu

Halep must first overcome Aiava if she is to realise her dream of going on to win a first Grand Slam title.

Kooyong Classic: Eugenie Bouchard posts first win of the year; Dominic Thiem withdraws through illness

Bouchard, who made the Australian Open semi-finals in 2015 and the quarters a year later, said her game was a work in progress.

Rafael Nadal says his troublesome knee is fine despite loss to Richard Gasquet at Kooyong Classic exhibition

Though Nadal lost in straight sets, the Spaniard said he would keep working hard until the start of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Brisbane International: Rafael Nadal wins opener, Garbine Muguruza edges past Daria Kasatkina

Rafael Nadal was in need of some sleep, so he didn't waste much time against Alexandr Dolgopolov on Tuesday. The Spaniard beat the Ukrainian 6-3, 6-3 in a hour and 14 minutes.