Sabalenka arrives in Aus to defend Title
Tennis: Women’s World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka arrived in Brisbane ready to kickstart her preparations for next year’s Australian Open.
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Why coming clean may not help Aussie escape ‘doper’ perception
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Max Purcell’s voluntary doping admission may result in a lenient penalty, but the Aussie star may still have to cop the same treatment of a cheater.
‘Never know the truth’: Sabalenka weighs in on Tennis’ doping cloud
Ahead of the Brisbane International, world number one Aryna Sabalenka has weighed in on the dark anti-doping cloud currently surrounding Tennis.
Boulter’s plan to rise up the rankings
Katie Boulter dropped some major news on Instagram on Monday night, but there are other majors she wants to focus on in 2025 as she looks to improve her ranking.
‘In the mud’: Kyrgios reacts to Aussie’s ban
The Wimbledon and US Open champion has accepted a voluntary suspension after breaking tennis’ anti-doping regulations.
‘About damn time’: Tennis world melts down
Tennis glamour couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have been keeping a secret, dropping a massive update on social media.
‘Devastated’ Purcell hoping for leniency as massive ban looms
A rising star of Australian tennis could be hit with a multi-year ban, but has vowed to work with anti-doping authorities after coming forward. Read his statement.
Alex de Minaur’s secret engagement to English tennis star
After almost five years together, the sporting power couple revealed they had been keeping a “small secret”.
‘I want more’ in 2025 says de Mianur
Tennis: 2024 was Alex de Minaur’s best season on the ATP tour but he says he wants even more in 2025.
Aussie tennis star provisionally banned for doping breach
An Australian tennis player has ‘elected’ to accept a provisional ban after admitting to breaching the sport’s anti-doping rules.
Aussie tennis star Max Purcell’s recent Instagram post in Georgia
Purcell, who has accepted a suspension over a doping violation, said he’d been lazy in the off-season and was seeking a good coffee.
Glamour couple facing awkward challenge
Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur will have to put their relationship to the side on New Year’s Day when Great Britain and Australia face off in the United Cup.
Why de Minaur isn’t satisfied with career-best year
Alex de Minaur is fresh off the best year of his career, but the Aussie ace is hungry for even more success in 2025 which begins with the United Cup in Sydney this weekend.
Hewitt, Tomic in huge Aussie Open update
The teenage son of Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, and former world No.17 Bernard Tomic, have received some huge news.
Mia Hewitt snags ‘nepo baby’ job
The daughter of a famous A-list Aussie couple has been seen working a very normal job – but there’s a famous twist.
Teen Hewitt son, Tomic among big names to get Aus Open wildcards
The teenage son of Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, and former world No.17 Bernard Tomic, are two of the high-profile wildcards to gain entry to Australian Open qualifying.
Aussie pair net Brisbane wildcards
The number of Australians playing singles at the Brisbane International has increased to six.
Kyrgios drops shock Djokovic announcement
The Aussie tennis star made the surprising announcement just days after making a call on teaming up with Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Nick and Novak? Kyrgios hints at dream doubles team
Nick Kyrgios has taken to social media to hint at an incoming doubles partnership with champion Novak Djokovic, in another step towards his long awaited return to the tennis circuit.
Kyrgios confirms unlikely new doubles partner
One time enemies and now great friends, Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will take to the court together in Brisbane.
Six rising stars of Australian tennis to watch this summer
Attention tennis fans: these are the Aussie up-and-comers rising up the world rankings. The young guns reveal their dreams, the heroes they’ve modelled their games on and their secret weapons ahead of the AO.
‘Absolute riot’: Kyrgios’ plan for world No.1
Even before he’s played his first comeback match, Nick Kyrgios has laid down a challenge to the world No.1 after clashing over the Italian’s failed drug tests.
How kid from Benalla came to travel the world as an elite tennis umpire
Tom Sweeney has reached the highest rank in international tennis umpiring since “helping out” at a tournament aged 16, with the lure of a free lunch. He reveals what it takes to officiate the sport’s biggest names.
Teen tennis sensation granted Aus Open wildcard
Gold Coast tennis prodigy Emerson Jones, 16, is set to make her senior grand slam debut on home soil, and she could yet be joined by her brother.
Shock names among Aus Open wildcards
Rising stars and a three-time major champ were among those given Australian open wildcards with one particular name not yet included.
‘Still get goosebumps’: How tennis duo’s Olympic pipe dream became reality
John Peers and Matt Ebden netted gold in Paris in the best Olympic result for Australian tennis in 28 years. Four months later, these super dads are still cherishing that historic victory.
‘Kick in the guts’: Barty, Ricciardo lose jobs
A simple social media update has exposed the truth as Daniel Ricciardo and Ash Barty were quietly released.
Dokic’s spine-tingling speech drops jaws
Jelena Dokic has delivered a raw, passionate speech, showing her transformation from when she “couldn’t string a sentence together”.
‘My mental health is more important than where I’m ranked’
The Australian tennis star addresses his physical and mental struggles, his rise back up the rankings ahead of the Australian Open – and why romance will just have to wait.
Tennis in shock over rocket launcher photo
A top tennis player has stunned fans around the world, sharing gripping photos of herself holding a rocket launcher.
Star’s $18m fortune could fall off a cliff
A forgotten tennis star and grand slam champion has been warned she could lose her massive fortune if her struggles continue.
Demon shares Newcombe Medal honours with doubles star
Alex de Minaur has again been recognised as Australian tennis’ best alongside an Olympic gold medallist – who claimed the award for a fifth time – at the sport’s night of nights.
All the glamour of Aussie tennis’ night of nights
The Hewitt family stepped out in style on the blue carpet as they were joined by other stars of the sport for the Newcombe Medal at Crown.
Tennis rocked by chilling de Minaur news
Alex de Minaur’s tennis star partner Katie Boulter has gone public with a terrifying ordeal she has quietly faced behind the scenes.
Kyrgios Aus Open mystery finally answered
A key question has been answered over Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open comeback plans as the tournament released the full list of entrants.
Brisbane options limited for Tomic
If Bernard Tomic wants to try to qualify for the Brisbane International, he will need some help from tournament organisers.
Brisbane event a ‘showcase’ for Krygios
With Nick Kyrgios having been sidelined a long time, Pat Rafter is not sure how the returning star will fare at the Brisbane International.
Nick Kyrgios has gone too far this time
Nick Kyrgios is at the centre of angry fan backlash after the Australian took things too far following a deleted comment.
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