Alex de Minaur, the world No. 8, and Nick Kyrgios, who is back after a two-year battle with knee and wrist injuries, are the headliners for their country at Melbourne Park. Kyrgios emceed the night session on John Cain Arena Monday, before De Minaur headlines Rod Laver Arena, the pantheon of Australian tennis Tuesday night.

MELBOURNE - Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory while Jasmine Paolini headlines the women's action.

Alex De Minaur warned his rivals that his famed court coverage was “back” after his well-documented struggles with a hip injury.

We've had some huge upsets, a huge meltdown from Daniil Medvedev and what ... second set of his match against Botic van de Zandschulp where Alex de Minaur stopped play to consult the chair umpire ...

It was a night that promised to be so different for Alex ... Daniil Medvedev this year is proof enough that deep tournament runs aren't a given for anyone on the tour, even the best of the best ...

Sinner is bidding to retain a Grand Slam title for the first time after beating Daniil Medvedev in the ... 22 clash against home hope de Minaur, who brushed past Alex Michelsen 6-0, 7-6 (7-5 ...

Defending champion Jannik Sinner put any illness worries to bed by crushing home hope Alex de Minaur in a straight ... for the first time after beating Daniil Medvedev in the final last year.

US qualifier Learner Tien stunned No.5 seed Daniil Medvedev beating him in five sets while Danielle Collins made an enemy of the crowd and the Special Ks, who retired hurt.

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Australian Open quarter-final match between Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur ... at the US Open in 2019 and Daniil Medvedev at last year's Roland Garros.

Alex de Minaur won ... and schedule Five quick hits: Medvedev's meltdown and rowdy crowd warned 'Rattled' Birrell opens up after last minute opponent change De Minaur flew through the first ...