News | Tennis
4 Feb 2026 7:15
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Sports > Tennis

    Three years after fearing he would never play again at the Australian Tennis Open after suffering a debilitating hip injury, Andy Murray has won through to the second round

    Three years after fearing he would never play again at the Australian Tennis Open after suffering a debilitating hip injury, Andy Murray has won through to the second round


    The former world number one has beaten 21st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili in five sets, the match coming six days after the Scot pipped the Georgian in a three-setter at Sydney.



    In the duel between past US Open champions, Emma Raducanu has beaten Sloane Stephens in three sets.



    Nick Kyrgios has set up a second round encounter with tournament favourite Daniil Medvedev .

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Tennis News
     02 Feb: Carlos Alcaraz has become the ninth man - and the youngest at 22 - to complete a career tennis grand slam with a four-set victory in the Australian Open final over Novak Djokovic
     01 Feb: ChchSport a0069 ra -----
     31 Jan: The top four men's seeds have played out a pair of epic semifinals at the Australian Tennis Open
     30 Jan: Elena Rybakina has advanced to her second Australian Tennis Open final in Melbourne after defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets
     29 Jan: Kiwi squash world number two Paul Coll is going through his final preparations ahead of taking on Egyptian world number one Mostafa Asal in the decider of New York's Tournament of Champions
     28 Jan: And then there were four
     26 Jan: It's an all-American feature match in the Australia Open fourth round this afternoon
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    A friendly jibe from the All Blacks towards their Australian rivals after organisers elected to bypass a blockbuster trans-Tasman clash as the 2027 World Cup opener More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The Aussie official cash rate has risen by a quarter of a percentage point More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hailed Catherine O'Hara as a "legend" 7:01

    Entertainment:
    Rachel McAdams was initially told she was "too old" to star in Mean Girls 6:31

    Entertainment:
    Eugene Levy has paid a heartfelt tribute to his longtime collaborator, Catherine O'Hara 6:01

    Cricket:
    New Zealand cricket coach Rob Walter has valued the chance to experiment with game plans in local conditions against India ahead of the T20 World Cup 5:47

    Law and Order:
    Police are considering further charges after a 46-year-old man died days after being assaulted outside a Napier night club 4:37

    Soccer:
    Another win in football's OFC Pro League for Auckland FC 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan have become good mom friends decades after feuding 21:31

    Entertainment:
    Charli xcx is "open" to recording a James Bond theme - but doubts it will happen because of her use of AutoTune 21:01

    Entertainment:
    Hayley Williams has formed a new band called Power Snatch 20:31

    Entertainment:
    Catherine O'Hara's family is planning a "private celebration of life" 20:01


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd