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.

Thanasi Kokkinakis didn't have great news after retiring injured from his Australian Open men's doubles clash with Nick Kyrgios, revealing that he will need "a serious surgical procedure" after going against the doctors and going out to the court.

Jack Draper is piling up several five-set matches after his latest at the Australian Open. He will have to ensure the endgame comes quicker in the first week of Slams.

Australia is heading into a challenging Davis Cup qualifier against Sweden. However, there is mounting pressure on team captain Lleyton Hewett to make adjustments as several top athletes are dealing with injuries.

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.

This week, the Australian Open came to a close in Melbourne. Madison Keys claimed the women’s singles title with a win over Aryna Sabalenka, while Jannik Sinner lifted the men’s singles trophy after defeating Alexander Zverev.

The tennis world has labelled Australia a 'disgrace' for the way Novak Djokovic was treated when he retired hurt in the semi-finals against Alexander Zverev. But Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has resisted calls to introduce alcohol restrictions or scheduling changes after more poor crowd behaviour marred the grand slam in 2025.

Is the ‘Happy Slam’ becoming the crappy slam?” So asked one Aussie comrade from the press room after Novak Djokovic had shuffled off Rod Laver Arena to the accompaniment of boos.

Tennis greats have united in their disapproval of the Australian Open crowd after they booed an injured Novak Djokovic in yet another ugly incident at Melbourne Park. Djokovic pulled the pin immediately after losing a marathon first set against German Alexander Zverev to leave the packed crowd stunned.

The Australian tennis star was paid to play in the unofficial event, which was backed by a state-owned energy company blacklisted by the Australian government.

Jack Draper’s spirited Australian Open run is over after he retired injured against Carlos Alcaraz. The British No. 1 though went into the fourth round clash battered and bruised and,

British number one Jack Draper ran out of steam at the Australian Open as he retired injured against Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round .