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Kyrgios returns to form as Australia gears up for the Billie Jean King Cup, with strong performances at the Miami Masters.

Storm Hunter is making a significant return to team tennis, representing Australia in the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge. She will join a formidable lineup featuring Maya Joint, Ajla Tomljanovic, Ellen Perez, and Kimberly Birrell at Pat Rafter Arena from April 10-12, 2025. This event promises to showcase Australia`s top tennis talent on a grand stage.

In the Miami Masters, Australian players Adam Walton and Jordan Thompson have made impressive strides, both advancing to the third round and reinforcing Australia`s strong presence in the tournament. Nick Kyrgios has also made headlines with his comeback, securing his first victory since October 2022 by defeating Mackenzie McDonald, signaling his return to form.

Additionally, the inaugural 10/u Green Ball Nationals are set to take place from September 29 to October 3, 2025, at Adelaide`s Henley South Tennis Club, highlighting the future of Australian tennis with top junior players competing. Meanwhile, Pat Rafter is headlining the Australian Padel Tour National Series, which recently kicked off in Sydney.

In broader tennis news, Alexander Zverev faced a fourth-round defeat at the Miami Open against Arthur Fils, marking his fourth deciding-set loss this season. Novak Djokovic made history by becoming the oldest Masters semi-finalist after defeating Sebastian Korda. In a surprising upset, Iga Swiatek fell to 19-year-old Filipino wildcard Alex Eala.

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