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DEFYING THE ODDS, INSPIRING A NATION AND REACHING CAREER HIGHS

Jul 14, 2023

DEFYING THE ODDS, INSPIRING A NATION AND REACHING CAREER HIGHS

It has been a remarkable comeback for new mum and former World No.3 Elina Svitolina. Only four players reached at least the quarterfinals...

Val Febbo

Jul 14, 2023

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LONDONERS THE NEW PARISIANS?

This Wimbledon has further fuelled fire on the deplorable behaviour by English crowds at internationally renowned sporting events over...

SAUDI ARABIAN INVESTMENT: MONEY OR MORALITY?

Roddy Reynolds

Jul 13, 2023

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SAUDI ARABIAN INVESTMENT: MONEY OR MORALITY?

Having successfully disrupted and strong-armed its way into financial control of professional golf, Saudi Arabian investment is coming to...

240 INTO 1 BUT DJOKOVIC MAKES IT SEEM A WHOLE LOT EASIER

Connor Joyce

Jul 12, 2023

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240 INTO 1 BUT DJOKOVIC MAKES IT SEEM A WHOLE LOT EASIER

Wimbledon – along with the other three Grand Slams – is tennis’ version of ‘The Hunger Games’. A series of mental and physical battles...

Oscar Rutherford

Jul 9, 2023

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THE TIME-WARP OF WTA TENNIS

Last week, Caroline Wozniacki announced that she would be returning to the WTA Tour following several years away. The Dane announced her...

Josh Heriot

Jul 8, 2023

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THE UNIQUE JOURNEY OF CHRIS O'CONNELL

During the early years of his career, Chris O’Connell was cleaning boats and delivering pamphlets just to sustain his tennis dream....

40 LOVE: THE PLAYERS DEFYING THEIR AGE THIS WIMBLEDON

Dale Roberts

Jul 3, 2023

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40 LOVE: THE PLAYERS DEFYING THEIR AGE THIS WIMBLEDON

Tonight, five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will step out onto centre court to play her first round match at the ripe old age of...

FORGOTTEN AUSTRALIAN HEROICS AT WIMBLEDON

Todd Scoullar

Jul 3, 2023

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FORGOTTEN AUSTRALIAN HEROICS AT WIMBLEDON

Wimbledon has produced some wonderful Australian highlights over the last 30 years or so. Ash Barty and Lleyton Hewitt winning the...

PLAYERS FLYING UNDER AND OVER THE RADAR AHEAD OF WIMBLEDON #136

brett84123

Jul 1, 2023

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PLAYERS FLYING UNDER AND OVER THE RADAR AHEAD OF WIMBLEDON #136

For the 136th time, Wimbledon will welcome the best players in the world to compete in an action-packed two weeks in what promises to be...

AUSTRALIANS AND GRASS, A MONTH-LONG LOVE AFFAIR

Val Febbo

Jun 30, 2023

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AUSTRALIANS AND GRASS, A MONTH-LONG LOVE AFFAIR

Every year without fail, Australians roar to life on the tennis tour as soon as June comes around and it is no surprise that the spike in...

REMEMBERING SCOTT DRAPER'S REMARKABLE QUEENS CLUB WIN

Dale Roberts

Jun 27, 2023

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REMEMBERING SCOTT DRAPER'S REMARKABLE QUEENS CLUB WIN

\ Although Alex de Minaur didn’t take out the Queen’s title on Sunday Night, his final appearance continued a history of success for...

MAYAR SHERIF - THE UNLIKELY EGYPTIAN HERO BREAKING TENNIS RECORDS

Matthew Younan

Jun 25, 2023

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MAYAR SHERIF - THE UNLIKELY EGYPTIAN HERO BREAKING TENNIS RECORDS

When people think of Egypt, they often think of its rich ancient history. The great pyramids of Giza, the sphinx, camel rides, delicious...

Roddy Reynolds

Jun 24, 2023

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RAONIC RETURNS; BUT FOR HOW LONG?

Like Nick Kyrgios, Canadian Milos Raonic has made a stuttering start on his return to the ATP Tour having overcome a shopping list of...

Craig Christopher

Jun 22, 2023

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DEALING WITH MOMENTUM

In all types of sport and in all forms of life we often here the word ‘momentum’ being used in various platforms. Most of us can recall...

IT'S GREAT KYGRIOS IS BACK BUT LET'S NOT KID OURSELVES ON WHAT TO EXPECT

brett84123

Jun 21, 2023

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IT'S GREAT KYGRIOS IS BACK BUT LET'S NOT KID OURSELVES ON WHAT TO EXPECT

It’s almost 12 months since Nick Kyrgios took the sporting public on a ride for the ages. For two straight weeks the narrative around the...

Darren Parkin

Jun 20, 2023

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BEST OF FIVE - THE ULTIMATE TEST

The mark of a player’s greatness is often measured in longevity. For how long can they defy the chasing pack?, and live as the hunted at...

PROFESSIONAL TENNIS - THE PART WE DON'T SEE

Connor Joyce

Jun 17, 2023

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PROFESSIONAL TENNIS - THE PART WE DON'T SEE

The four Roland Garros singles finalists received over $11 million AUD last weekend – but the opposite end of professional tennis isn’t...

KAROLINA MUCHOVA HAS ARRIVED - AND SHE IS HERE TO STAY.

Oscar Rutherford

Jun 16, 2023

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KAROLINA MUCHOVA HAS ARRIVED - AND SHE IS HERE TO STAY.

As Iga Swiatek claimed her third Roland Garros title last weekend, the Polish number one cemented her status as a clay court legend at...

A RETROSPECTIVE ON ROLAND GARROS 2023: THE WOMEN'S SIDE

Sean A'Hearn

Jun 15, 2023

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A RETROSPECTIVE ON ROLAND GARROS 2023: THE WOMEN'S SIDE

With Roland Garros wrapping up over the weekend, there were some amazing stories to emerge on the women’s side of the tournament. While...

NET APPROACH AND SERVE-VOLLEY ARE SLOWLY BACK ON THE RISE

brett84123

Jun 13, 2023

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NET APPROACH AND SERVE-VOLLEY ARE SLOWLY BACK ON THE RISE

“It’s obviously a much more gruelling sport when you play from the baseline, but I think it’s also because most players are scared to go...

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