The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Novak Djokovic resumes his Grand Slam title race with Rafa Nadal next week at the Australian Open, returning to what was his happiest hunting ground before the ugly controversy which led to his absence last year. Having arrived in Australia unvaccinated 12 months ago, the nine-times Melbourne champion was deported…

Twelve months on from Djokovic’s dramatic arrival in Australia and the outrage that followed, the 21-time grand slam champion returns with history on the line

MELBOURNE: Star Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne can't wait to engage in a "lovely game of chess" with Ravichandran Ashwin during next month's Test tour of India after making required changes in his game to combat the ace spinner.

Melbourne Vixens star defender Jo Weston will miss Australia's netball quad series in South Africa after suffering a calf injury.

MELBOURNE: Australia batter Peter Handscomb will be racing against time to recover for next month's India tour after suffering a hip injury.

Jon Wertheim breaks down the draw at the first major of the year.

Rafael Nadal will begin the defence of his Australian Open crown against the fast-rising Briton Jack Draper while the top seed in the women's draw, Iga Swiatek, launches her quest for a first crown in Melbourne against the unseeded German Jule Niemeier.

Bench players Xavier-Rathan Mayes (20 points) and Brad Newley (14) have steered Melbourne United to an NBL win over NZ Breakers in Christchurch.

Rafa Nadal will head into the Australian Open undercooked and with only one win to his name since September's US Open, but it would surprise nobody if he retained the title he won for the second time last year. The ravages of two decades on tour mean Nadal has rarely…

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