Roger Federer said he was happy with his preparation at home.
Frances Tiafoe is hopeful to build on his own stature in the game as he prepares for an Australian Open quarter-final clash with Rafael Nadal on Tuesday.
Simona Halep begins her Australian Open campaign against Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday in a rematch of their U.S. Open meeting which the world number one lost in straights sets.
But the top seed targeted world number 68 Niemeier's serve to grab the decisive break and with it the opening set, before surrendering serve early in the next only to hit back from 2-0 down to level at 5-5 before going on to seal the victory.
Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal' achievement
Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz
Images from Day 7 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title against Roberto Carballes Baena.
Iga Swiatek celebrated her 21st birthday with a cake at the Roland Garros.
In a rematch of last year's French Open final, Barty prevailed once again, winning 6-3, 6-3 for a 4-0 head-to-head lead over the Czech.
Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday
According to the trophy, though, there was also an Australian champion in 1976.
Greek tyro Stefanos Tsitsipas' dream run at the Rogers Cup continued on Friday as the teenager toppled defending champion Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6(11), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals in Toronto.
Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.
IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Wednesday.
Images from Day 7 at the US Open.
With no standout favourite in the women's field, it could provide an ideal stage for American Serena Williams to finally end her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam title.
Garbine Muguruza outclassed former finalist Simona Halep in straight sets to enter the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Meanwhile, Sofia Kenin sent world number one Ash Barty spinning out of the Melbourne Park semi-finals 7-6, 7-5 on Thursday, crushing Australian hopes of a first home-grown champion at the Grand Slam in 42 years. The 21-year-old Kenin showed her frustration at times, throwing her racquet on court, but managed to hang in and saved three breakpoints to hold for 3-3 and eventually force a tiebreaker.
Leander Paes got the better of compatriot Mahesh Bhupathi in a thrilling mixed doubles encounter to enter the third round at the Australian Open, in Melbourne, on Monday. He and Daniela Hantuchova beat eighth seeds Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina 6-0, 2-6, 10-6.
Images from Day 9 of the 2022 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday.
Danielle Collins spoke of the challenges of plotting matches without a coach but will still head off with lessons learnt.
A summary of Friday's tennis action from around the world.
Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.
The 20-year-old is on the longest unbeaten run in the women's tour since Serena Williams bagged 34 victories in succession in 2013.
Naomi Osaka has sacked her second coach in seven months, splitting with Jermaine Jenkins
Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Former world number one Andy Murray won his first ATP tour singles match in nearly nine months with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-1 victory over American Tennys Sandgren in the opening round of the Zhuhai Championships.
World number one Naomi Osaka will "probably" defend her US Open title, even if it means defying her doctor's orders.
Serena Williams faces her first seeded opponent at the French Open on Thursday and will hope to use her booming serve to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty in the second round.
Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.
Roger Federer warmed up for next month's Wimbledon championships by swatting aside David Goffin 7-6(2), 6-1 to win the Halle Open title for the 10th time on Sunday.
The five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.
But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.
It was a triumphant return to the tour for Djokovic
Opelka, Kyrgios included in Team World for Laver Cup.
If he does manage to beat Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie in Sunday's final, it may be that winning the most prestigious title in tennis will wash away all his previous sins in the eyes of his compatriots.
Simona Halep has been in red-hot form and the absence of top-ranked Australian Ash Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam in Paris last year, and US Open champion Naomi Osaka, will boost her chances further.
Novak Djokovic destroyed a woeful Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1, 6-2 to book his place in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters.
Ons Jabeur stands on the verge of history with a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon within her grasp but in Czech surprise package Marketa Vondrousova she faces a final opponent who could tear up the script and prolong her wait.
