Brisbane

Dimitrov Ends Seven-Year Title Drought With Brisbane Triumph

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 7, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Grigor Dimitrov captured his ninth career ATP Tour title by winning the Brisbane International presented by Evie for the second time on Sunday. The No. 2 seed from Bulgaria defeated World No. 8 […]

Nadal Downed By Thompson In Brisbane With Guts And Grit

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 5, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal‘s much admired – and publicized – comeback at this week’s Brisbane International presented by Evie was halted by unseeded Jordan Thomspon Friday night before a packed house that filled Pat Rafter […]

For Rafael Nadal, Every Win Is An Opportunity In Brisbane

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 4, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Make no mistake, Rafael Nadal is arguably the happiest man in tennis. He is excited to be back on the tennis court playing the sport that has rewarded him with many happy days […]

Nadal Is Back, Wins Comeback Match Over Thiem In Brisbane

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, January 2, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal is back – and he’s in the win column for the first time in nearly a year following his 7-5, 6-1, first-round victory over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International presented […]

Nadal Is Back, Feeling Appreciative, And Ready To Go In Brisbane

BRISBANE/WASHINGTON, December 31, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal can’t predict if his body will allow him to enjoy playing tennis as much as he’s enjoyed the past 20 years, in which he’s won 92 titles – including 22 Grand […]

Brisbane To Host Fed Cup Semifinal Over Easter Weekend

Tennis Australia Press Release, March 7, 2019 Brisbane has been named as the host city for Australia’s Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group semifinal against Belarus from 20-21 April 2019. The tie will be played on hardcourt at Pat Rafter Arena as Fed Cup returns to Brisbane […]

Defending Champions Dimitrov And Pliskova Return To Brisbane

BRISBANE, October 4, 2017 (Press Release) Defending champions world No.8 Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) and world No.4 Karolina Pliskova (CZE) will both return to defend their titles at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp in 2018. Pliskova, who reached world No.1 in July, credits her rise to […]

Murray To Start New Year In Brisbane

BRISBANE, September 6, 2017 (Press Release) Three-time Grand Slam champion and world No.2 Andy Murray from Great Britain will start 2018 at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. The 30-year-old plans to start his next three years in Australia as part of a […]