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Despite the return of Novak Djokovic, all eyes will be on Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz as the European clay-court swing gets underway

Ash Barty’s imperious Australian Open win recalled Martina Navratilova in her pomp – yet her mindset and motives were always different

Despite some high-profile absentees, expect a feast of tennis in the California desert, with Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek leading the way

Emma Raducanu’s latest injury setback emphasises the need to give her space as she adapts to the physical demands of the WTA Tour

As Juan Martín del Potro bids farewell, we examine what has made the Argentinian one of the game’s most beloved figures

With Naomi Osaka lying in wait, Ashleigh Barty will have her work cut out if she is to end Australia’s 44-year wait for a homegrown champion

Rafael Nadal begins his challenge for a 21st grand slam with modest expectations, while Daniil Medvedev is brimming with confidence

With less than a fortnight to go, Novak Djokovic’s plans for Melbourne Park remain unclear. Has he jeopardised his own title chances?

After returning from a lengthy injury only to contract Covid, Rafael Nadal has a tough decision to make about the Australian Open

Johanna Konta’s career was by turns exhilarating, exasperating, tantalising and tortuous – and that’s what kept us watching