'Can't speak': tennis battler claims $1 million jackpot A 29-year-old from Sydney has upstaged tennis's biggest names to walk off with the $1 million prize as winner of the 1 Point Slam at Melbourne Park. AAP · Jan 14
Nick Kyrgios delights rowdy fans as tennis cultures clash at Kooyong Classic The usually genteel atmosphere at the Melbourne club – one of the bastions of grasscourt traditions – was punctured for the day as the injury-prone Australian enjoyed a rare win The Guardian - AU · Jan 13
Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call Targeting Wimbledon for his return to grand slam tennis, Nick Kyrgios is standing by his call to sit out the Australian Open singles despite his strong form. AAP · Jan 13
Nick Kyrgios responds after failing to receive Australian Open wildcard The maverick Australian will not play in the men’s singles at his home Grand Slam in Melbourne The Independent UK · Jan 9
Kyrgios makes Australian Open singles call Returning from injury, Nick Kyrgios has spoken with Australian Open organisers and made the call not to use a wildcard to play singles this year. AAP · Jan 9
Nick Kyrgios rules out playing singles at Australian Open to focus on doubles Nick Kyrgios’ surgically-repaired knee and wrist will not prevent him from taking part in the Australian Open, but he will not feature in the singles draw The Guardian - AU · Jan 9
Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios Retiring veteran Stan Wawrinka was all class when discussing the wildcard debate surrounding Nick Kyrgios, putting aside the pair's acrimonious past. AAP · Jan 7
Morning Mail: US seizes Russian tanker, ‘Super-K’ summer flu strain spreads, Ashes last rites High-stakes operation in the north Atlantic risks confrontation with Moscow; falling vaccinations blamed for virulent ‘Super-K’ bug The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
Tennis Mailbag: Inside Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero’s Breakup One of tennis’s greatest partnerships has come to an end, sending shockwaves through the sport. Plus, why Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka’s exhibition fell flat. Sports Illustrated · Jan 7
Special Ks downed but crowd get their money's worth In what was a rollercoaster ride, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have suffered a heartbreaking doubles defeat at the Brisbane International. AAP · Jan 7
Nick Kyrgios faces anxious wait ahead of Australian Open following loss IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 6
Nick Kyrgios loses in Brisbane ahead of Australian Open wildcard decision The Australian now faces an anxious wait to see if he will be given a wildcard for the first Grand Slam of the year The Independent UK · Jan 6
Nick Kyrgios may be resigned to tennis fringes as singles career fizzles out Australian’s disappointing performance in Brisbane could vindicate officials’ reluctance to hand him a Melbourne Park wildcard The Guardian - AU · Jan 6
'That's just the reality': Kyrgios upbeat despite exit Nick Kyrgios has come to terms with his physical state but still wants to ramp up his singles activity this year after a 66-minute loss in his ATP Tour return. AAP · Jan 6
AAP · Jan 5 'Sicko' Kyrgios soaks it up in latest comeback Fit and philosophical, Nick Kyrgios has promised the full "Kyrgios experience" ahead of his Australian return in Brisbane.
AAP · Jan 4 Special reunion as patched-up Kokkinakis enters unknown Reunited with Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis was encouraged by his performance after a year on the sidelines with an injury that required radical surgery.
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Women’s tennis ‘stands on its own’ and does not need Battle of the Sexes, says Iga Swiatek The six-time major winner said the women’s game ‘has so many great athletes and great stories’ and has no need to compete with the men’s equivalent
AAP · Jan 3 'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Venus Williams set to break record with Australian Open wild card at age of 45 The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed in Melbourne since 2021 but will compete in the main draw
International Business Times UK · Jan 2 Aryna Sabalenka Calls for 'Battle of the Sexes' Rematch After Kyrgios Defeat Aryna Sabalenka has called for a rematch with Nick Kyrgios after losing their 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition, saying she wants revenge and fairer rules.
AAP · Jan 2 Tennis great to contest Australian Open at age 45 Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams has received the last women's wildcard on offer for the Australian Open, with a call on Nick Kyrgios yet to be made.
AAP · Dec 31, 2025 'I need revenge': Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2025 Aryna Sabalenka Sent Blunt Message to Critics Amid ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Controversy The world No. 1 didn't understand why anybody was criticizing her exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025 Nick Kyrgios handed warning over tennis future after Battle of the Sexes ‘gimmick’ The Australian prevailed in the Dubai exhibition, but could not escape criticism, with former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski unimpressed by the spectacle ahead of a planned ATP Tour comeback
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025 Kyrgios and Sabalenka address negative comments surrounding ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s No. 1 women’s tennis player, in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis exhibition in Dubai on Sunday.