Tennis is mostly contested out of doors, which means players must regularly adapt to varying weather conditions when competing. Everything from wind, sun glare, rain, and extreme heat/humidity can impact tennis strategy and performance.

Tennis in SingaporeSingapore is working to grow its sports culture and infrastructure. While not historically known as a sports capital, the country has invested heavily in world-class facilities and hosted major sporting events.

Roger FedererThe Telegraph newspaper reports that Roger Federer and his advisors are in talks with the BBC that may lead to Federer joining the Wimbledon coverage team. The opportunity to bring Federer back to Wimbledon for TV work would significantly boost the tournament.

Only four players remain in the men's singles competition at this year's Australian Open with the semi-finals taking place on Friday. Big names such as Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev crashed out prematurely in Melbourne this year, enabling outsiders Karen Khachanov and Tommy Paul to create paths to the last four.

Here's the recent news on the Australian Open: The men's final was played on Sunday, 29 January and Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas on Rod Laver Arena  -  6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5). 'He is the greatest tennis player'  -  Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam titles.

The Australian Open Women's Singles competition has reached the semifinal stage, with two blockbuster matchups taking place. Defending Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina takes on veteran two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka.

The first week of the 2023 Australian Open has already seen monumental upsets, extreme weather disruptions, epic comeback wins, and statements from tennis' rising stars. From Andy Murray turning back the clock to topple seeds, to top contenders like Nadal, Ruud, Jabeur and Sakkari crashing out early, it's been a dramatic opening week marked by surprises.

This Australian Open Update examines surprising breakthroughs at the 2023 tournament in Melbourne as the second week gets underway. On the men's side, four American players have reached the Round of 16 for the first time since 2004 after upsets of 2022 finalist Daniil Medvedev and 9-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.