The besties received the unique hardware to celebrate their Australian Open title.

The pair played a near-cinematic thriller on Oscar night as the resurgent Aussie edged into the fourth round at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Tributes from current and former WTA & ATP players and coaches poured in for the 25-year-old Australian, who revealed on Instagram she is hanging up her racquet.

Top seeds have already fallen and the action is just getting underway in the California desert.

The enigmatic Aussie made a triumphant return to tour and refuses to take anything for granted after missing much of the last few seasons due to injuries and pandemic travel restrictions.

Over on the ATP rankings, Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis make welcome returns to the Top 100.

A thrilling kickoff to the 2022 Grand Slam season is in the books. Doubles Take looks back at the Australian Open and previews the week ahead.

The top seed's victory over Danielle Collins drew an average audience of 3.6 million with a peak of 4.3 million, according to OzTAM.

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis entered on a wild card and were dubbed the Special Ks on their wild ride to the winner's circle at their home major.

Kokkinakis and Kyrgios have brought the buzz at Melbourne Park. Is it a one-off, or does tennis have a tumultuous new show?