Novak Djokovic returns to court at the Australian Open against the dangerous Tomas Machac in the third round. Djokovic, who broke one of Roger Federer’s Grand Slam records in the last round, is targeting a record 25th singles Grand Slam title with the watchful eye of Sir Andy Murray in his coaching corner.
The Davis Cup return of Nick Kyrgios is over before it started opening the door for Aleksandar Vukic to make his debut in this weekend’s tie against Sweden as reward for his breakout Australian Open performance.
In the Australian Open Round of 32 on Thursday, No. 18-ranked Jack Draper takes on No. 68 Aleksandar Vukic.Draper heads into the Round of 32 after his five-set victory on Wednesday over Thanasi
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St.
Australia will feature debutant Aleksandar Vukic and Olympic champs John Peers and Matt Ebden in a reshuffled Davis Cup team to face Sweden in Stockholm.
Alex de Minaur is the last home player left in the singles after the Vukic had his chances at a maiden fourth-round grand slam berth but couldn’t quite put away British 15th seed Jack Draper, losing 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (10-8).
In the meantime, Hewitt’s happy to rely on his trusty star man Alex de Minaur, a hungry newcomer Aleksandar Vukic and the veteran Olympic champion doubles pairing of Matt Ebden and John Peers to steer his side to victory in Stockholm.
Lleyton Hewitt hasn't given up on a potential return to Davis Cup action for Nick Kyrgios despite the former Wimbledon finalist having predictably had to pull out of Australia's first-round qualifying
There has been a lot of excitement surrounding Nick Kyrgios' return to tennis. The Australian is a phenomenal character and box office on the court. His charisma and personality attract a lot of attention to his contests.
Lleyton Hewitt has been forced to make changes to his Davis Cup squad for this weekend's clash with Sweden, with Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson ruled out. And Thanasi Kokkinakis is in extreme doubt,
Britain has been waiting for a new male star to rally behind since Andy Murray's retired. While Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans have received tremendous support in tournaments, the most exciting young British player on the rise is Jack Draper.
After world no. 1 Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov, the young Briton Jack Draper also pulled out from the ATP 500 tournament. Last year's US Open semi-finalist experienced a setback during the off-season.