January
Aussie fans pin hopes on De Minaur after KO of the Ks
Despite having the strongest depth since the 1980s, the Australian men have suffered a major wipeout at Melbourne Park, leaving Alex De Minaur to fly the flag.
November 2024
Billionaire splashes $22m on restaurateurs’ Toorak mansion
Melbourne’s billionaire Heine family have snapped up a grand art deco home in Toorak owned by famed restaurateurs Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann.
Australia beats the US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals
The national team reached the Davis Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive year, eliminating the Americans 2-1.
September 2024
Popyrin remains upbeat after crashing out of US Open
Australia’s shooting star was unable to back up his mighty third-round win over the great Novak Djokovic, succumbing to his friend and foe Frances Tiafoe.
January 2024
De Minaur to play Raonic in Australian Open first round
The leading local has avoided potential showdowns with the world’s top four until at least the quarter-finals, but faces a treacherous path to get that far.
Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has hit the ground running in Melbourne as the young gun chases a maiden grand slam title.
September 2023
Hewitt’s brilliant Aussies power into Davis Cup finals
Thanasi Kokkinakis, Alex de Minaur, Max Purcell and Matt Ebden had to beat Switzerland 3-0 to progress to the finals. They delivered.
November 2022
Nine on verge of new Australian Open deal, as Cricket accepts bids
Nine Entertainment is on the verge of sealing a further five-year deal with Tennis Australia for the Australian Open that could be worth $100 million a year.
July 2019
Tennis star Peter McNamara dies aged 64
McNamara twice won the doubles at Wimbledon with Paul McNamee as well as the Australian Open. He died of prostate cancer in Germany.