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"IT'S EXTRA MOTIVATION" ALCARAZ HOPING FOR DREAM FINAL AGAINST DJOKOVIC

Jan 16

"IT'S EXTRA MOTIVATION" ALCARAZ HOPING FOR DREAM FINAL AGAINST DJOKOVIC

“It’s an extra motivation for me” – Alcaraz hoping for dream final against Djokovic Arriving in Melbourne for the first time as a genuine...

Todd Scoullar

Jan 16

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RADUCANU ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, on the back courts of Melbourne Park, Emma Raducanu was literally training on one leg....

'I BELIEVE I CAN BEAT THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD': MEET KIMBERLY BIRRELL

brett84123

Jan 15

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'I BELIEVE I CAN BEAT THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD': MEET KIMBERLY BIRRELL

In an ongoing mission to barge her way into the top 100, world number 116 Kimberly Birrell knows all too well about the importance of...

"IT WAS LIKE I NEVER STOPPED PLAYING" - ANISIMOVA RETURNS TO THE AO WITH A SCALP

Roddy Reynolds

Jan 15

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"IT WAS LIKE I NEVER STOPPED PLAYING" - ANISIMOVA RETURNS TO THE AO WITH A SCALP

American Amanda Anisimova is back in business. The 22-year-old returned to the WTA Tour this month after an eight-month self-imposed...

Todd Scoullar

Jan 14

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JUNIORS TO COME OF AGE IN MELBOURNE

A mere 12 months ago, just a few short hours before Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina played out one of the great women’s Australian...

'I LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE AND ENVIRONMENT': JAMES DUCKWORTH AHEAD OF AO.

Christian Montegan

Jan 13

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'I LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE AND ENVIRONMENT': JAMES DUCKWORTH AHEAD OF AO.

In any walk of life, there comes the controllable aspects that only an individual is responsible for - Hard work, effort, and commitment....

"GIVING IT YOUR BIGGEST CRACK & GOING OUT WITH NO REGRETS" - VUKIC RARING TO GO FOR AO

Roddy Reynolds

Jan 12

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"GIVING IT YOUR BIGGEST CRACK & GOING OUT WITH NO REGRETS" - VUKIC RARING TO GO FOR AO

For all the developments in coaching, equipment, and data science, sometimes less can be more for players striving to climb the sporting...

Todd Scoullar

Jan 11

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THE NADAL LEGACY AT MELBOURNE PARK

I had a question ready to pose to Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open this year… ‘After 20 odd years on the tour, what is your...

OPINION: HOPE FOR THE NEW DAVIS CUP FORMAT

Connor Joyce

Dec 1, 2023

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OPINION: HOPE FOR THE NEW DAVIS CUP FORMAT

The Week in Malaga Even with hosts, Spain, failing to qualify, the atmosphere in Malaga for the Davis cup Finals was incredible. Fans...

UTR IN THE U.S VS AUSTRALIA: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Sean A'Hearn

Nov 28, 2023

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UTR IN THE U.S VS AUSTRALIA: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

The Universal Tennis Rating has long been a hot topic here at the First Serve and, indeed, across the entire tennis community in...

TOP 5 PROSPECTS IN 2024 THAT CAN DETHRONE DJOKOVIC

Jade Culph

Nov 27, 2023

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TOP 5 PROSPECTS IN 2024 THAT CAN DETHRONE DJOKOVIC

As the 2023 ATP Tour season draws to a close, we ponder the future of the mens game. Who are the players that are planting their flag in...

WE DO NOT NEED TO WORRY ABOUT CARLOS ALCARAZ

Michael Ponticello

Nov 25, 2023

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WE DO NOT NEED TO WORRY ABOUT CARLOS ALCARAZ

Less than four months ago, an already accomplished Carlos Alcaraz stunned the tennis world by defeating Novak Djokovic to claim his very...

WHY SAM STOSUR IS THE PERFECT REPLACEMENT AS AUSTRALIA'S BJK CUP CAPTAIN.

Josh Heriot

Nov 24, 2023

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WHY SAM STOSUR IS THE PERFECT REPLACEMENT AS AUSTRALIA'S BJK CUP CAPTAIN.

A new era of Australian women’s tennis is set to begin with the search now underway to find a replacement left by Alicia Molik as captain...

TENNIS AT THE FOREFRONT OF GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORTS

Teodora Jovic

Nov 23, 2023

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TENNIS AT THE FOREFRONT OF GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORTS

50 years ago Billie Jean King won the historic "Battle of the Sexes" where she beat Bobby Riggs, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in a best-of-five sets...

Matthew Nevett

Nov 21, 2023

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SUMMER OF TENNIS SET TO BE A SCORCHER

If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with the Australian Open, it’s the searing heat. Players, officials and fans are forever...

Craig Christopher

Nov 17, 2023

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ANDERSON ACES ALLCOMERS

The 2023 Australian Wheelchair Tennis National Championships were held at Melbourne Park from November 10-12 with singles and doubles...

" I WAS LOOKING AT SELLING MY HOUSE. I PLAY LIKE IT'S LIFE OR DEATH" - DESTANEE AIAVA

Roddy Reynolds

Nov 16, 2023

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" I WAS LOOKING AT SELLING MY HOUSE. I PLAY LIKE IT'S LIFE OR DEATH" - DESTANEE AIAVA

After collecting singles and doubles trophies at the W60 NSW Open, Destanee Aiava keeps her tennis dream alive a little longer as her...

Darren Parkin

Nov 13, 2023

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DIMITROV RESURGENCE

Grigor Dimitrov is rounding out his best season since 2017, and is on the cusp of returning to the top 10 after the biggest rankings...

PROPOSED SAUDI EVENT COULD BE A DISASTER FOR AUSTRALIA

Val Febbo

Nov 12, 2023

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PROPOSED SAUDI EVENT COULD BE A DISASTER FOR AUSTRALIA

Earlier this month The Times reported that the Saudi Arabia are planning to shake up the ATP calendar with a supposed Masters 1000 to be...

Sean A'Hearn

Nov 11, 2023

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2023 NITTO ATP FINALS PREVIEW

The race is on for the year-end Nitto ATP finals, which gets underway tomorrow in Turin, Italy. Always a compelling watch, it is a...

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