Page 8 - Latest Updates on Australian Open
Australian Open tennis tournament increases prize money by $6.8 million
Tournament director Craig Tiley said in a statement Friday that the Grand Slam tournament will now offer 86.5 Australian dollars (USD58.4 million) in total prize money
 "Australian Open tennis tournament increases prize money by $6.8 million")
Naomi Osaka sets sight on Tennis return ahead of Brisbane International
A two-time Australian and U.S. Open champion, Osaka pulled out of last year's Australian Open in Melbourne before later revealing she was pregnant.
 "Naomi Osaka sets sight on Tennis return ahead of Brisbane International")
Rafael Nadal to return to playing with Brisbane International in January
Rafael Nadal will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia in January, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday
 "Rafael Nadal to return to playing with Brisbane International in January")
Australian Open 2024: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Wozniacki set to return
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told the tournament launch Wednesday that Nadal (left hip flexor) and Kyrgios (knee, wrist) are expected to return from major injuries
 "Australian Open 2024: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Wozniacki set to return")
Australian Open Badminton: Hong scripts historic comeback to beat Prannoy
Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy capped off an impressive week with a runner-up finish at the Australian Open after his gallant fight ended in a heart-breaking loss to China's Weng Hong Yang
 "Australian Open Badminton: Hong scripts historic comeback to beat Prannoy")
Australia Open badminton: Mithun Manjunath shocks world champ Loh Kean Yew
Unheralded Indian Mithun Manjunath stunned fourth seed and world number seven Kean Yew Loh of Singapore in the opening round while PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth secured straight-game wins in Sydney
 "Australia Open badminton: Mithun Manjunath shocks world champ Loh Kean Yew")
Belgian tennis great Justine Henin receives the Philippe Chatrier Award
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has awarded Justine Henin its highest honour, the Philippe Chatrier Award
 "Belgian tennis great Justine Henin receives the Philippe Chatrier Award")
Andy Murray's exhausting Australian Open ends after losing to Roberto
Three-time major champion Andy Murray's exhausting run at the Australian Open ended in the third round after a loss to Roberto Bautista Agut
 "Andy Murray's exhausting Australian Open ends after losing to Roberto")
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal can only meet in final at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic was placed on opposite side of the draw to defending champion and top-seeded Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open on Thursday, meaning they can only meet in the final at Melbourne Park
 "Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal can only meet in final at Australian Open")
Two time tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed she will not play at the Australian Open, adding her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals
 "Two time tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open")
Novak Djokovic to start 2023 in Adelaide ahead of Australian Open
Novak Djokovic will open his 2023 campaign in Adelaide as he prepares for a shot at a 10th Australian Open crown a year after having his visa revoked on the eve of his title defense
 "Novak Djokovic to start 2023 in Adelaide ahead of Australian Open")
After Australian Open fiasco, Novak Djokovic set to play in Dubai
Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic, will return to competition on Monday when he begins his campaign at the Dubai Open on February 21, after courting controversy at the Australian Open last month.
 "After Australian Open fiasco, Novak Djokovic set to play in Dubai")
Federer, Djokovic congratulate Nadal on record 21st Grand Slam title win
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic congratulated Rafael Nadal, who won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open 2022 in Melbourne.
 "Federer, Djokovic congratulate Nadal on record 21st Grand Slam title win")
Rafael Nadal beats Medvedev to win Australian Open for 21st major title
The 35-year-old Spaniard has broken the men's record for most Grand Slam singles titles
 "Rafael Nadal beats Medvedev to win Australian Open for 21st major title")
Krejcikova-Siniakova pair clinches Australian Open women's doubles title
The Czech Republic's pair of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova clinched their fourth Grand Slam women's doubles title as a team in the Australian Open final
 "Krejcikova-Siniakova pair clinches Australian Open women's doubles title")
Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian title
Barty was the first Australian woman into the singles final of the Australian Open since Wendy Turnbull in 1980 and is now the first Australian champion since Chris O'Neil in 1978
 "Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian title")
Australian Open final: Medvedev dominates Tsitsipas, sets Nadal showdown
The world number two Daniil Medvedev on Friday yet again delivered under pressure as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to return to the Australian Open final.
 "Australian Open final: Medvedev dominates Tsitsipas, sets Nadal showdown")
Rafael Nadal reaches Australian Open final, within 1 win of record
Rafael Nadal is now within one victory of a record 21st Grand Slam singles title.
 "Rafael Nadal reaches Australian Open final, within 1 win of record")
Australian Open: Nadal through to final, on track for record 21st major
Nadal is tied with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on 20 major singles titles
 "Australian Open: Nadal through to final, on track for record 21st major")
Australian Open: Mladenovic, Dodic win mixed doubles championship
Mladenovic also won the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open in 2014
 "Australian Open: Mladenovic, Dodic win mixed doubles championship")