Coco Gauff remains on semi-final collision course with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka but she dropped her first set of the year at the Australian Open overnight. The world No.1 Sabalenka also refused to back a tennis legend's criticism of scheduling of women's matches.

Alex de Minaur, the world No. 8, and Nick Kyrgios, who is back after a two-year battle with knee and wrist injuries, are the headliners for their country at Melbourne Park. Kyrgios emceed the night session on John Cain Arena Monday, before De Minaur headlines Rod Laver Arena, the pantheon of Australian tennis Tuesday night.

It was the opening round of the 2017 Australian Open in de Minaur’s first main draw at his first major championship in his home country, when the then-17-year-old saved a match point in the fourth set before beating Gerald Melzer in five sets and almost four hours.

Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory Tuesday while rampant fourth seed Taylor Fritz was among the early winners on day three.

MELBOURNE - Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory on Jan 14 while Jasmine Paolini headlines the women’s action.

MELBOURNE - Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory while Jasmine Paolini headlines the women's action.

Alex De Minaur warned his rivals that his famed court coverage was “back” after his well-documented struggles with a hip injury.

After he took a 4-0 lead De Minaur put his foot on the gas to go ... to find the last Aussie man who won his home grand slam. After Daniil Medvedev got a ticking off on the Australian Open's ...

MELBOURNE, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The Australian Open first round continues with fifth seed Daniil Medvedev, home favourite Alex de Minaur and Italy's Jasmine Paolini among those in action ...

US qualifier Learner Tien stunned No.5 seed Daniil Medvedev beating him in five sets while Danielle Collins made an enemy of the crowd and the Special Ks, who retired hurt.

Alex de Minaur won ... and schedule Five quick hits: Medvedev's meltdown and rowdy crowd warned 'Rattled' Birrell opens up after last minute opponent change De Minaur flew through the first ...

Here’s the remarkable truth about Alex de Minaur. Apart from the remarkable ability to overachieve, he’s completely unremarkable. It’s remarkable. I’ve searched his closet and there’s not a single skeleton to be found.