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"IT'S A DREAM": VUKIC CLAIMS MAIDEN SLAM WIN

Photograph: EPA 25-year-old Australian wildcard Aleksandar Vukic has scored his maiden grand slam main draw victory over No. 30 seed...

THE WOMEN WHO COULD BREAK THROUGH AT THE AO

Daniel Short

Jan 17, 2022

THE WOMEN WHO COULD BREAK THROUGH AT THE AO

Walking into work on Monday morning ahead of a big two weeks of Australian Open tennis, the discussion around the water cooler...

MATT REID: THE MENTOR OF AUSTRALIAN TENNIS

Roddy Reynolds

Jan 16, 2022

MATT REID: THE MENTOR OF AUSTRALIAN TENNIS

If you find yourself at Melbourne Park this week looking for an Aussie to support, look no further than New South Welshman, Matt Reid,...

Fraser Douglas

Jan 16, 2022

KING KARATSEV CROWNED SYDNEY CHAMPION

Aslan Karatsev has continued his love affair with Australia after claiming the Sydney Tennis Classic title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over...

KOKKINAKIS WINS ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL 2

Jan 15, 2022

KOKKINAKIS WINS ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL 2

With a parochial crowd behind him, South Aussie wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis has taken out his first ever ATP career title after winning...

Fraser Douglas

Jan 15, 2022

BRILLIANT BADOSA CLAIMS SYDNEY CROWN

Paula Badosa has secured her third career WTA title after claiming a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) victory over Barbora Krejcikova in the final of the...

Jan 15, 2022

KEYS REIGNS SUPREME IN ADELAIDE

Madison Keys has won her sixth WTA title after taking out the final of the Adelaide International 2 against fellow American Alison Riske...

KOKKINAKIS WINS EPIC TO REACH ADELAIDE FINAL

Jan 15, 2022

KOKKINAKIS WINS EPIC TO REACH ADELAIDE FINAL

The night session on Friday of the Adelaide International 2 was another magnificent one for the man of the moment, Thanasi Kokkinakis who...

KARATSEV, BADOSA ADVANCE TO SYDNEY TENNIS CLASSIC FINAL

Fraser Douglas

Jan 15, 2022

KARATSEV, BADOSA ADVANCE TO SYDNEY TENNIS CLASSIC FINAL

2021 Australian Open semi-finalist Aslan Karatsev and World No. 8 Paula Badosa have both secured spots in their respective finals at the...

EBDEN, BIRRELL FALL IN FINAL ROUND OF AO QUALIFYING

Jedd Zetzer

Jan 14, 2022

EBDEN, BIRRELL FALL IN FINAL ROUND OF AO QUALIFYING

Australia's last two remaining hopes to qualify for the Australian Open main draw have fallen at the final hurdle at Melbourne Park on...

HERE WE GO AGAIN: DJOKOVIC'S VISA CANCELLED, SET TO BE DEPORTED

Alex Johnstone

Jan 14, 2022

HERE WE GO AGAIN: DJOKOVIC'S VISA CANCELLED, SET TO BE DEPORTED

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open campaign appears to have been cut short for the second time in a week after his visa was cancelled...

KREJCIKOVA WINS EPIC, MURRAY THROUGH TO FIRST FINAL SINCE 2019

Matan Slonim

Jan 14, 2022

KREJCIKOVA WINS EPIC, MURRAY THROUGH TO FIRST FINAL SINCE 2019

Barbora Krejcikova overcame a slow start to win an epic three-set battle against Anett Kontaveit 0-6, 6-4, 7-6(12) to book her place in...

ALL-AMERICAN WOMEN'S FINAL SET IN ADELAIDE

Jan 14, 2022

ALL-AMERICAN WOMEN'S FINAL SET IN ADELAIDE

There’s been no shortage of drama during the day session on Friday at the Adelaide International 2 with No.4 seed and World No.31...

DOES THE AO HELP OR HINDER AUSSIE SUCCESS AT HOME?

Daniel Short

Jan 14, 2022

DOES THE AO HELP OR HINDER AUSSIE SUCCESS AT HOME?

It's been 44 years since an Aussie has claimed the Australian Open title, not since Chris O'Neil in 1978. We have to go back a further...

Alex Johnstone

Jan 14, 2022

BLOCKBUSTER ROUND ONE MATCHES AT THE AO

The draws for the Australian Open were released on Thursday afternoon and the opening round has thrown up some popcorn-worthy matches for...

KOKKINAKIS REACHES BACK-TO-BACK SEMIS IN ADELAIDE

Jan 14, 2022

KOKKINAKIS REACHES BACK-TO-BACK SEMIS IN ADELAIDE

The night session on the fourth day of the Adelaide International 2 was another cracker with hometown hero and wildcard Thanasi...

EVANS EDGES CLOSER TO SECOND CAREER TITLE

Matan Slonim

Jan 13, 2022

EVANS EDGES CLOSER TO SECOND CAREER TITLE

Dan Evans is one step closer to a second career title after defeating Maxime Cressy 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the semi-finals at the Sydney...

KREJCIKOVA CRUISES IN SYDNEY, JABEUR DEALS WITH INJURY SCARE

Matan Slonim

Jan 13, 2022

KREJCIKOVA CRUISES IN SYDNEY, JABEUR DEALS WITH INJURY SCARE

Ons Jabeur’s Australian Open preparations have taken a hit after she was forced to retire a set down against Anett Kontaveit at the...

Jan 13, 2022