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Oct 6

SINNER WADA APPEAL: BAD FOR TENNIS?

The Jannik Sinner doping case has divided the tennis world, with everyone from Nick Kyrgios to the wider tennis community having strong...

NAOMI OSAKA AND PATRICK MOURATOGLOU: BUYER BEWARE...?

Todd Scoullar

Oct 4

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NAOMI OSAKA AND PATRICK MOURATOGLOU: BUYER BEWARE...?

Naomi Osaka has recently teamed up with one of the most famous names in tennis coaching, Patrick Mouratoglou. But the big question on...

Connor Joyce

Oct 1

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TAKING GREATNESS FOR GRANTED

When Carlos Alcaraz burst onto the tennis scene as a teenager, he quickly became a global sensation. Yet now, as Alcaraz stormed to his...

Michael Ponticello

Sep 30

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THE ATP TENNIS SEASON IS TOO LONG

The length of the modern-day ATP tennis season is leading to a drop in product level. Professional players are on tour for up to 11...

Craig Christopher

Sep 29

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COUNTRY TENNIS CRISIS?

Tennis in the country has faced many challenges over the years. From drought, floods, an ageing demographic to, in recent times Covid and...

Val Febbo

Sep 28

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CHAMPION CILIC NOT DONE AT ALL

Just over ten years ago Marin Cilic claimed the greatest accolade of his tennis career by winning his only Grand Slam at the US Open, but...

AN AUSSIE PLAYER'S JOURNEY TO HIS FIRST ATP POINT

Dale Roberts

Sep 24

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AN AUSSIE PLAYER'S JOURNEY TO HIS FIRST ATP POINT

When it comes to the professional tennis circuit, the attention understandably goes to the top of the game. From who wins a Grand Slam...

STARS DESCEND ON BERLIN FOR LAVER CUP 2024

Roddy Reynolds

Sep 18

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STARS DESCEND ON BERLIN FOR LAVER CUP 2024

US Open finalist and top American Taylor Fritz will lead Team World against Team Europe for the seventh edition of the Laver Cup in...

'AM I GOOD ENOUGH?' GADECKI'S INSPIRATIONAL RISE TO AUSSIE NO.1

Sean A'Hearn

Sep 17

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'AM I GOOD ENOUGH?' GADECKI'S INSPIRATIONAL RISE TO AUSSIE NO.1

“This is quite humbling.” Those were the words of rising star Olivia Gadecki after a stellar week in Mexico, jumping to a career-high...

ARE FORMER PLAYERS THE BEST PICKS FOR COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS?

Teodora Jovic

Sep 12

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ARE FORMER PLAYERS THE BEST PICKS FOR COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS?

In tennis, it has become increasingly popular to see former players make the transition from the tour to the press box and become...

IS AMERICAN TENNIS BACK? THE AMERICAN TENNIS RESURGENCE

Sean A'Hearn

Sep 11

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IS AMERICAN TENNIS BACK? THE AMERICAN TENNIS RESURGENCE

Is American tennis back? Recently there has been an American tennis resurgence on both the men’s and women’s tour, particularly with the...

FOUR GLARING STATS THAT CONFIRM CHANGE OF THE GUARD IS OFFICIAL

Christian Montegan

Sep 9

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FOUR GLARING STATS THAT CONFIRM CHANGE OF THE GUARD IS OFFICIAL

For years, countless stars deemed 'the next big thing' have mostly failed to compete in the 'Big Three' era of Roger Federer, Rafael...

Todd Scoullar

Sep 8

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THE DARK SIDE OF TENNIS

Over the course of an average tennis week, there may be 40 odd tournaments around the globe, across WTA, ATP, and ITF tours. Competing in...

FRANCES TIAFOE: POOR KID WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH A RICH MAN'S SPORT

Christian Montegan

Sep 6

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FRANCES TIAFOE: POOR KID WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH A RICH MAN'S SPORT

Tennis is often a sport of survival and resilience. Unlike other sports, there are no billionaire ownerships to bail a player out....

Craig Christopher

Aug 31

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TRAINING AIDS: GIMMICK OR GAME CHANGER?

In recent years, we have seen an influx of training aids hit the market. Machines to help you hit with topspin, contraptions to assist...

THIRD TIME LUCKY? POPYRIN SET FOR DJOKOVIC CHALLENGE ONCE AGAIN

Connor Joyce

Aug 30

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THIRD TIME LUCKY? POPYRIN SET FOR DJOKOVIC CHALLENGE ONCE AGAIN

Alexei Popyrin will become just the third man in history to meet Novak Djokovic at three Grand Slams in the same calendar year when he...

THE BIGGEST SURPRISE WTA/MASTERS 1000 WINNERS THIS CENTURY

Oscar Rutherford

Aug 28

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THE BIGGEST SURPRISE WTA/MASTERS 1000 WINNERS THIS CENTURY

Alexei Popyrin stunned the tennis world earlier this month, emerging from relative obscurity to win the Montreal Masters. In doing so, he...

FROM RETIREMENT TO ALCARAZ DATE: LI TU'S 'EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER'

Christian Montegan

Aug 27

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FROM RETIREMENT TO ALCARAZ DATE: LI TU'S 'EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER'

In his final round of US Open qualifying against Jesper de Jong on Friday, Australia's Li Tu faced two match points against the serve...

FULFILLING HER DESTANEE: AIAVA AWAITS 'EXCITING' US OPEN TEST

Christian Montegan

Aug 27

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FULFILLING HER DESTANEE: AIAVA AWAITS 'EXCITING' US OPEN TEST

Touted as the next big star of Australian tennis after receiving a wildcard into the main draw at Melbourne Park as a 17-year-old in...

JOHN MILLMAN TALKS FEDERER UPSET, AUSSIE HOPES, INVESTMENT ISSUE

Christian Montegan

Aug 25

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JOHN MILLMAN TALKS FEDERER UPSET, AUSSIE HOPES, INVESTMENT ISSUE

Dripping in sweat amid the sweltering and humid conditions of New York, a subdued celebration from Australia’s John Millman was met with...

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