Belarus powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka takes her first steps towards rare air when the Australian Open starts today.

Fear of ingesting a contaminated substance led Britain’s Emma Raducanu to turn down treatment for an insect bite ahead of the Australian Open which starts this weekend.

World number one Jannik Sinner’s doping hearing will start on April 16, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said.

The Suva Tennis Association acknowledges that, while they strive to provide their athletes with opportunities to showcase their talents on the big stage, it is not always easy, as financial hurdles often arise.

Tennis coach Conway Jabez Beg is currently in the country, lending a hand in coaching young tennis players in Suva.

Top-seeded Jessica Pegula cruised into the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Greece’s Maria Sakkari in Australia.

While gaining valuable exposure to enhance their skills, the Margaret Court Cup has served as a stepping stone for Suva Tennis players as they prepare for their next major challenge.

Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic upset sixth-seeded Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 6-4, 6-2 in opening-round action at the Adelaide International in Australia.

Sixteen-year-old Suva tennis rep Sina Izumi had a memorable run at the Commercial Club Margaret Court Cup, showcasing her skill and determination across multiple events.

The Suva Tennis Association has sent eight talented young athletes to represent Fiji in Australia, competing in two prestigious tournaments, the Margaret Court Cup and the Victorian Grass Court Championship.

Naomi Osaka will undergo a scan on the injury that forced her to pull out of the Auckland Classic final but remains optimistic about playing at the Australian Open, the former world number one said on Monday.

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.