Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off a shaky display to fight her way into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 7-6(5) 6-4 victory over Clara Tauson on Friday.Novak Djokovic resum

Naomi Osaka's quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one retired with injury after winning the opening set of the Auckland Classic final against Denmark's Clara Tauson.

Some of the biggest names in the women's draw have less-than-ideal preparations heading into Melbourne Park, with one big star already forced to pull out through injury.

He had his visa cancelled ahead of the 2022 Australian Open following days of drama over Australia’s Covid-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Melbourne Park champion, was in tears on Sunday ... The Japanese player was leading Clara Tauson 6-4 in the Auckland final when she decided she could not go on.

The 22-year-old withdrew from the ASB Classic in Auckland last week due to what ... But he has been training in Melbourne for the last week and his preparations for the Australian Open are ...

Naomi Osaka's quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one retired with an injury after winning the opening set of the Auckland Classic final against Denmark's Clara Tauson on Sunday.