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The three-time Grand Slam champion was speaking ahead of his return to the sport at the season-opening Brisbane International, which gets underway at the Queensland Tennis Centre on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Despite constant injury woes, Andy Murray happy with decision not to...

Murray was limited to just six tournaments in 2018, with his best result a quarter-finals appearance in Washington in...

28 Dec 2018 3:45 PM IST

Federer said his body was continuing to hold up well and that he had been building his training towards the Australian Open over the last month. (Photo: AP)

Fired-up Roger Federer hoping for another 'crazy good' season

At the age of 37 and with 20 Grand Slam wins in his back pocket, he can reflect on a -"crazy good-" couple of years.

27 Dec 2018 4:48 PM IST

The tournament said on Friday that the decision, reported widely a month ago but denied by Australian Open officials, came after consultation with current and former players and tennis officials. (Photo: AFP)

From 2019, Australian Open to have 10-point tiebreakers in deciding...

In the men's singles draw, the first four sets will feature a 7-point tiebreaker at 6-6, with the final set going to a...

21 Dec 2018 4:28 PM IST

However, Serena Williams request for returning mothers to be seeded in line with their rankings has not been approved. (Photo: AP)

WTA to offer increased rankings protection for returning mothers:...

Players returning from maternity leave or injury will be able to use their previous ranking to enter 12 tournaments over...

14 Dec 2018 4:35 PM IST

Federer and Nadal, first and second in the all-time list of mens Grand Slam winners with 20 and 16 respectively, won a doubles match together at the Laver Cup in Prague in 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal to join Roger Federer in Laver Cup 2019

Team Europe non-playing captain Bjorn Borg said having Nadal and Federer was a boost for the September competition.

14 Dec 2018 1:59 PM IST

The 37-year-old American achieved her victory over sister Venus in the final two years ago while eight weeks pregnant with her daughter Alexis Olympia, who was born the following September. (Photo: AP)

Serena Williams and Andy Murray confirmed for Australian Open return

Williams reached the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals after her return last year but lost both.

6 Dec 2018 2:47 PM IST

With Novak Djokovic at No. 1, Rafael Nadal at No. 2 and Roger Federer at No. 3 on Monday, that trio of tennis greats leads the seasons final ATP rankings for the seventh time. (Photo: AFP / AP)

Big 3 of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer closes 2018 ranked...

This is the first time, though, that each of those three men spent some time at No. 1 during the same year.

27 Nov 2018 9:41 AM IST

The mainly French 22,000 crowd kept roaring their support for Pouille, but it was the Croatia contingent, decked out in their distinctive red and white, who would soon be celebrating. (Photo: AP)

Inspired Marin Cilic seals historic Davis Cup victory for Croatia

The powerful world number seven was relentless as he snuffed out any hope of a famous French fightback.

26 Nov 2018 9:11 AM IST

Coric gave Croatia a flying start with an emphatic 6-2 7-5 6-4 win over Chardy and the 33-year-old Tsonga, out for most of the season after knee surgery, was pummelled 6-3 7-5 6-4 by world number seven Cilic. (Photo: AP)

Davis Cup final: Borna Coric, Marin Cilic put Croatia in charge...

France captain Yannick Noah's odd choice of Jeremy Chardy and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for the opening singles rubbers...

24 Nov 2018 11:20 AM IST

Alexander Zverev of Germany holds up the trophy after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the mens singles final at the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday. Zverev shocked Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.(Photo: AFP)

Alexander conquers

21-year-old German beats Djokovic in straight sets to claim his 1st ATP Finals title.

20 Nov 2018 5:02 AM IST

Zverev claimed the biggest title of his career with a 6-4, 6-3 upset on Sunday, becoming the youngest champion of the season-ending event since Djokovic claimed the first of his five titles a decade ago - also at age 21. (Photo: AFZverev claimed the biggest title of his career with a 6-4, 6-3 upset on Sunday, becoming the youngest champion of the season-ending event since Djokovic claimed the first of his five titles a decade ago - also at age 21.(Photo: AFP)

Nitto ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to claim...

Fans gave Zverev a huge ovation as he stepped up to serve for the set, and it appeared to inspire him.

19 Nov 2018 8:42 AM IST

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has proposed a strong candidate for the England cricket team in the form of his chauffeur, Imran Bashir. (Photo: AFP)

Novak Djokovic picks a 'strong candidate' for England cricket team;...

Djokovic has reached the summit clash of the ongoing Nitto ATP Finals after defeating Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2 in their...

18 Nov 2018 1:48 PM IST