Nadal plays down expectations on tour return

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal takes a selfie with fans and media in Brisbane on Thursday, December 28. Photograph: Rafa Nadal/Facebook Rafael Nadal said it is still "impossible" for him to think about......

PIX: Gauff retains Auckland crown; Rybakina storms to title

Gauff digs deep to beat Svitolina in final IMAGE: Coco Gauff successfully defended her Auckland Classic title to claim her seventh career WTA singles trophy. Photographs: ASB Classic/Instagram......

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

IMAGE: Maria Sharapova is awarded a wildcard to play in the Australian Open warm-up. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Former world number one Maria Sharapova will return to tournament action......

Nishikori, Pliskova crowned Brisbane champions

IMAGE: Kei Nishikori  won his first ATP title in nearly three years. Photograph: Brisbane International/Twitter Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame Daniil Medvedev in the Brisbane International......

Venus pulls out of Brisbane International

IMAGE: Venus Williams. Photograph: Indian Wells/Twitter Venus Williams has pulled out of the upcoming Brisbane International after suffering a ‘setback’ in training, the former world......