Djokovic through as Pliskova crashes out of US Open Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to move into the third round of the US Open Wednesday but top women's seed Karolina Pliskova crashed out in the tournament's first shock.

Thiem says struggling players don't deserve his hard-won money Tennis world number three Dominic Thiem expressed scepticism on Sunday about plans to set up a fund to help lower-ranked players struggling because of the shutdown of the sport.

Nadal, Gasol launch fundraiser to pay back debt to Covid-hit Spain Spanish sports stars Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol launched a fund-raising drive on Thursday explaining they wanted to give something back to the coronavirus hit nation that nurtured them to greatness.

Federer targets Wimbledon after knee surgery blow

Roger Federer has undergone surgery to resolve a longstanding knee problem and said Thursday he would be out of action until after the French Open.

Nadal settles Kyrgios score to keep heat on Federer record Rafael Nadal won a grudge match with Nick Kyrgios to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals and keep the heat on Roger Federer's record for Grand Slam titles on Monday.

Thiem crushes Monfils to make Aussie Open quarters

Medvedev cruises to set up Wawrinka last-16 clash World number four Daniil Medvedev eased past Alexei Popyrin in straight sets Saturday to set up a last-16 clash with former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka.

Federer, Nadal lead stars swinging racquets for bushfire relief Tennis superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal jointly donated A$250,000 (US$172,000) for Australian bushfire relief at a charity fundraiser in smoggy Melbourne on Wednesday.

Sore Wozniacki pulls out of Kooyong Classic Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki on Tuesday pulled out of the Kooyong Classic citing soreness, meaning the Dane will have no further match practice before next week's Australian Open -- her final tournament before retiring.

Federer, Serena headline Aussie bushfire charity match

Superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open to raise money for bushfire relief, organisers said Wednesday.