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Both reached the top of the rankings for the first time near the end of 2016, ending long reigns by Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams. And so they’ll
Hello from Melbourne, where over the next two weeks I’ll be deep in the thick of things with Tennis Channel’s Australian Open production team – in the
SYDNEY (AP) Luxembourg veteran Gilles Muller prevented an all-Britain singles sweep at the Sydney International, beating Daniel Evans 7-6 (5), 6-2 in
All eyes will be on Melbourne Park as the first of the Grand Slams or “majors” begins with the Australian Open airing on Tennis Channel from January 1
They know that peaking right out of the gates is no facile task, but the fact remains that everyone is in the same boat. Moreover, even with extreme h
The rally which stretched both men to their limits may yet turn out to be one of the most significant points of the year on the ATP tour. Had Djokovic
Sock also reached the tournament final in 2016 but had to pull out of the title match due to illness. The 24-year-old Kansas resident is ranked 23 but
1. He’s won more Australian Open titles than any other man in the Open Era. Djokovic captured his first Grand Slam title here in 2008 and has won five
Federer and Nadal’s Draws The Australian Open 2017 draw was always going to be an interesting one with Federer as the 17th seed and Nadal as the 9th s
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic drew a difficult first round opponent in Fernando Verdasco, while Roger Fed
On this week’s episode, Wertheim talks with Martina Navratilova. Days before the 2017 Australian Open is set to begin in Melbourne, Navratilova joins
Watch Australian Open on Tennis Channel starting January 16, 2017 Federer slipped to No. 17 in the rankings this week after Grigor Dimitrov won the Br
[Watch the Australian Open on Tennis Channel starting January 16, 2017] Sure, he was talented, but he seemed too brittle, too overshadowed by his comp
[Watch ATP & WTA Australian Open Qualifying Matches LIVE on Tennis Channel Plus!] Here are five of the women to keep an eye on throughout the qual
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) Doubles specialist Nenad Zimonjic has been named Serbia’s Davis Cup captain. TORONTO, ON - JULY 26: Nenad Zimonjic of Sebia serv
Both players were treated for foot injuries during a grueling second set on Ken Rosewall Arena. Wozniacki came back from 5-2 down in that set, and the
[Watch ATP & WTA Australian Open Qualifying Matches LIVE on Tennis Channel Plus!] Here are five of the men to keep an eye on throughout the qualif
MOSCOW (AP) Maria Sharapova will return from her 15-month doping ban at a tournament in Germany in April. Maria Sharapova speaks to members of the med
Kerber, who won last year’s Australian and U.S. Open for her first major titles, has opened the new season with one win in two tournaments in Brisbane
Kerber, who won last year’s Australian and U.S. Open for her first major titles, has opened the new season with one win in two tournaments in Brisbane