Suva Tennis is ramping up efforts to uncover and nurture young tennis talent across Fiji through an expanded school outreach program.

Carlos Alcaraz was impressed with his level early in his bid to complete a career Grand Slam after an imperfect but entertaining 6-1 7-5 6-1 win over Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko to ease into the Australian Open second round on Monday.

From taking up the sport of cricket at the request of a friend, Maca Kaloudonu has managed to represent the country at the international stage, and has even helped national coaches with coaching duties over the past decade.

Twice champion Naomi Osaka avenged last year’s loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open on Monday but admitted it was difficult to focus on the match considering her home is in danger of being burnt down by the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles.

Nick Kyrgios said his straight sets defeat to Jacob Fearnley in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday may have been his last singles match at the Grand Slam given his growing frustrations with injury.

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory to keep his bid for an 11th Australian Open title alive into the second round.

Rising star Talia Gibson has broken through for her maiden win at a grand slam to become the first local through to the Australian Open second round in Melbourne.

Victoria Courts Tennis coach Conway Jabez Beg is ready to assist youngsters eager to try the sport for the first time this year.

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park.

Despite a stormy start to the 2025 Australian Open, last year’s runner-up Zheng Qinwen managed to secure her place in the second round, though her rising opponent posed a tough challenge.

Second seed Alexander Zverev barely needed to get out of third gear as the German cruised past Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-4 6-4 6-4 and into Australian Open second round.

Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the strife-torn nation as he beat China’s Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.