Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to enter Australia and play in tennis' first Grand Slam of 2023, new Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has confirmed.

Tournament director Craig Tiley has confirmed that Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be allowed to compete as neutrals at next year's Australian Open.

Dylan Alcott - the retired world number one of wheelchair tennis - will be one of the latest athletes to join Madame Tussauds Sydney wax museum as a tribute for his achievements on the court.

Novak Djokovic beat Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets on what was the world number one's first competitive appearance since being deported from Australia over his COVID-19 vaccination status.

Novak Djokovic has claimed he is not an anti-vaxxer but is not prepared to take the vaccination against COVID-19 himself, even if that means he could miss out on making history by being unable to play in the world’s top Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

Rafael Nadal clinched a record 21st Grand Slam title after he fought back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in an epic Australian Open final in Melbourne.

The retired Dylan Alcott has called for more prize money to be made available for players at wheelchair tennis tournaments, insisting "we've got to keep building it".

World number one Ashleigh Barty became the first home player to win the women's singles title at the Australian Open for 44 years after she beat American Danielle Collins in straight sets in the final in Melbourne.

Tennis Australia has signed an agreement with enviro-tech company Samsara to reduce plastic waste at this year's Australian Open in Melbourne.

Spain's Rafael Nadal will have the chance to clinch a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title after he beat Matteo Berrettini of Italy to reach the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

The Netherlands' Sam Schröder denied a dream swansong for Dylan Alcott in the Australian Open wheelchair quad singles final as he inflicted a 7-5, 6-0 defeat on the seven-time defending champion.