Journalist who started out on the Nottingham Evening Post and went on to become the sports editor of the Observer Ronald Atkin, a former sports editor of the Observer, was Read more

Australian’s improbable run ends in 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 loss No 9 seed will now face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva Storm Hunter has come to within two games of shocking 9th Read more

The tennis player’s revelation this week brought back a mystery that had loomed over me for 11 years Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news Read more

World No 1 reaches fourth round in straight sets Adrian Mannarino wins third consecutive five-setter Novak Djokovic admitted that he is relieved to feel his performance level rising at the Read more

At the British artist’s new Melbourne work, you can exchange a ratty old ball for a pristine new one. Just don’t leave an apple instead Melbourne is awash with tennis Read more

Tennis Australia expecting close to 100,000 fans on ‘super Saturday’ Tourism boom and improved fan experience cited for record crowds As the Australian Open remains on track to blitz its Read more

World No 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic, told reporters this week about the ‘special relationship’ he’s had with a tree in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens for the last 15 years. Read more

Australia No 1 too accomplished for the Italian qualifier Straight sets win sets 10th seed up well for tougher tests ahead A fresh Alex de Minaur has scooted through the Read more

‘I would love to compete before Indian Wells but it’s not my call’ Uncertainty remains over Billie Jean King Cup participation Emma Raducanu intends to build momentum in her comeback Read more

American faces No 2 seed Sabalenka after 7-5, 6-4 victory Anisimova took eight-month break for mental wellbeing Amanda Anisimova stood on the verge of claiming the opening set of her Read more