Venus effect in full show as 45-year-old ends 16-month layoff
Venus Williams has made her return from a 16-month layoff at the DC Open, wowing a capacity crowd in the doubles ahead of her singes comeback.
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‘Knee cooked’: Kyrgios blow before major return
A doubles defeat doesn’t sound much like a return of significance but for Nick Kyrgios it was a stepping stone to the US Open after another knee issue.
“It’s been a difficult couple of years”
Tennis: Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios’ return to singles has been put on hold after his doubles defeat at Washington.
How 9yo Chase fought cancer and became a tennis champion
Chase Hoogsteden was once too weak to walk after a shock leukaemia diagnosis. He’s now an under-10 tennis champion – and his comeback is as remarkable as it is inspiring.
Serena transformation, shock comeback
Tennis champion Serena Williams has sent fans into frenzy after sharing a recent clip of her back on the tennis court.
Former star’s sad act after tennis return
Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has made a surprising career move just days after making her return to the court.
World No. 1 sends fans wild with snaps
Tennis superstar Aryna Sabalenka has left jaws on the floor after posting loved up snaps from a romantic holiday with her partner.
Albo serves up tennis diplomacy in China
Anthony Albanese has landed in Chengdu, the panda-breeding capital of the world, on the last leg of his six-day state visit to China.
Tennis player shot dead in family home
An Indian tennis player was allegedly shot and killed inside her family home by her father over a dispute regarding her career.
Tennis world loses its mind over Dokic news
Australian tennis icon Jelena Dokic has stunned fans with an exciting bit of news on Monday, leaving everyone saying the same thing.
‘So glad I found you’: Jelena Dokic reveals new partner
After falling on dark times when her last relationship ended, the former tennis star has shared the happy news that she’s found love again.
Champagne cork halts play at Wimbledon!
Tennis: A champagne cork from the stands landed next to Jannik Sinner during the second set of the Wimbledon final, interrupting his clash with…
Fans rage over figure next to Bec Hewitt
The tennis world has been shocked by the sight of a controversial figure sitting behind Princess Kate at the Wimbledon final.
Kate and Will delight with family appearance
Prince William and Kate Middleton have stunned crowds at the hotly-anticipated final at Wimbledon, joined by their kids in a rare family outing.
Eye-watering sum star earnt in beat down
Iga Swiatek secured the most one-sided women’s Wimbledon final in 114 years with the Polish star earning an eye-watering sum for the feat.
Tennis reacts as Kate watches brutal scene
Kate Middleton made a triumphant return to Wimbledon following her cancer battle – but unfortunately most of it was incredibly difficult to watch.
Wimbledon stunned by brutal 57-minute humiliation
Iga Swiatek has proven herself to be an all-court superstar after claiming the Wimbledon women’s final in devastating fashion – producing a double-bagel in an extraordinarily one-sided final.
Swiatek destroys Anisimova in women’s final
Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the most one-sided women’s Wimbledon final for 114 years to win her sixth Grand Slam title.
Hijikata eyes Wimbledon riches in final, new queen to be crowned
Rinky Hijikata will play for a share of $1.4 million (AUD) in prizemoney when he and David Pel face all-conquering British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in the doubles final.
Djokovic’s brutal ‘reality’ check in demolition
A dejected Novak Djokovic has admitted his chances of winning another grand slam may be over after he was sent packing from Wimbledon.
‘This is unbelievable’: Wimbledon’s biggest controversies
Wimbledon has been rocked by some major controversies, including one female player who was forced to reveal her undershorts, in what has been one of the most contentious tennis championships in recent history.
Agassi snaps after DiCaprio ‘flirting’
Fans were convinced Leonardo DiCaprio was up to his old tricks in the royal box – but Andre Agassi did not want to hear about it.
Nine forced into official apology for TJ’s ‘kick him out’ Djokovic jab
Nearly six months after Tony Jones’ infamous comments about Novak Djokovic, the Nine Network has issued a second apology for the on-screen gaffe that ignited the Australian Open.
Star cricketer ‘catfished’ by online influencer
The “sexy” influencer has been shaking up Wimbledon, but there’s a shocking twist that’s baffled her legion of followers.
Rinky headed to final after fairytale Wimbledon run
Rinky Hijikata’s fairytale run through Wimbledon rolls on – with the Aussie through to the doubles final and a guaranteed pay day of almost a million dollars.
Aussie’s wild ride to Wimbledon final
The Australian flag is still flying at Wimbledon, with a doubles title up for grabs after a wild ride for Rinky Hijikata into the final.
‘Why didn’t you say sorry?’: Aussie witnesses Wimbledon blow-up
A former prime minister of Australia has been spotted in the Royal Box after top seed Aryna Sabalenka took aim at her rival as she lost her semifinal match at Wimbledon. SEE THE VIDEO.
No. 1 ‘p*ssed’ at lack of sportsmanship
Two incidents infuriated world number one Aryna Sabalenka during an explosive Wimbledon semi-final against Amanda Anisomova.
‘Make a wish child’: Tennis world left fuming
Tennis fans are up in arms after Aussie Bernard Tomic wiped a US billionaire more than two decades his elder off the court.
Star’s unfortunate act sitting behind Queen
Famous actor Hugh Grant was exposed on the broadcast of Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon match while sitting behind Queen Camilla.
Djokovic sets up Sinner blockbuster after royal rendezvous
Novak Djokovic set up a mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner as he moved a step closer to claiming a historic 25th Grand Slam title.
Star’s girlfriend exposes X-rated message
American tennis star Taylor Fritz has revealed his influencer girlfriend shared an explicit message he had written to the world.
Wimbledon goes rogue again in crazy scenes
After breaking history with the electronic line system, Wimbledon’s tech hasn’t gone well with tennis fans as more drama ensues.
Aussie duo secure 20-year Wimbledon first
Only two Australians survived into the second week of singles action at Wimbledon, but there are two title chases alive in the doubles.
Cruz Hewitt snaps, famous dad in crosshairs
Lleyton Hewitt has copped a hammering at Wimbledon as his son Cruz endured a seriously rough day out of the famous grass courts.
Aussie duo through to Wimbledon semis as Cruz Hewitt crashes out
Two Australians have made it through to the doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon, while Cruz Hewitt’s campaign in the junior tournament has come to a thudding end.
Wimbledon commentator ruined by girlfriend
The daughter of NBA great Dennis Rodman has stolen the spotlight at Wimbledon, but she’s not happy with the broadcasters.
Aussie tennis ace celebrates 17th birthday with win at Wimbledon
What were you doing on your 17th birthday? Australian tennis’ top prospect Emerson Jones will never forget hers after scorching through the second round at Wimbledon.
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