January
American beats world No.1 Sabalenka for grand slam title
Magnificent Madison Keys has burst Aryna Sabalenka’s bubble to claim her maiden grand slam crown.
The numbers that show Alex de Minaur is running out of time
An analysis of the past 50 years of tennis majors shows that winning after turning 26 is a rarity, but one player should give de Minaur hope.
October 2024
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to retire
“I leave with the absolute peace of mind of having given my best, of having made an effort in every way,” the Spanish superstar said.
September 2024
‘Bravo, Bravo!’ Sinner becomes first Italian man to win US Open
The top seed was under a cloud of controversy at the start of the tournament after revelations he tested positive for an anabolic agent in March, but avoided a ban.
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.
June 2024
Alcaraz joins all-time greats with French Open triumph
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to capture Grand Slams on all three surfaces after his epic French Open final win against Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
January 2024
Sabalenka beats Zheng to defend Australian Open crown
Aryna Sabalenka has placed her rivals on notice with a ruthless Australian Open final victory over Chinese underdog Zheng Qinwen.
Why elite tennis could finally be at a tipping point
The potential for Saudi Arabian money to disrupt the game the same way as golf was upended in 2022 is putting the sport on notice. Many think change is overdue.
September 2023
Oh brother, I’m back in the American heartland
Billionaire Anthony Pratt takes the Rear Window columnist to Kentucky, where he finds a Democrat governor campaigning in Republican territory.
‘It is evening, isn’t it?’: An 80-year-old president’s whirlwind trip
As he enters an election season facing questions about his age and stamina, Joe Biden used his G20 and Vietnam visits to show he is still up to the task.
Djokovic wins US Open for historic 24th grand slam
Using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile, an old man with new tricks emerged for a 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory at Flushing Meadows.
Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title
The 19-year-old is the first American teenager to win the country’s major tennis tournament since Serena Williams in 1999.
Hong Kong’s heaviest rain in at least 140 years floods city streets
Torrential rain deluged Hong Kong on Friday leading to widespread flooding; Anthony Albanese backs Philippines in South China Sea dispute; Marise Payne will retire from politics. How the day unfolded.
The most famous woman in men’s tennis
Morgan Riddle is building a career that relies, in part, on how well her boyfriend is doing at work.
July 2023
Alcaraz win starts a generational war in tennis
The young Spaniard is the standard-bearer of the next group of players who are supposed to move the sport beyond the era of the big three.
June 2023
GOAT? Djokovic captures French Open and 23rd Grand Slam title
The Serbian powerhouse finally stands alone – ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung a racket.
Swiatek reigns supreme at French Open
Poland’s Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on Parisian clay with a third French Open crown in the last four years.
January 2023
Djokovic could break record set in 1972
Massively increased prizemoney and better sport science mean tennis players are sticking around for longer, says John Millman.
Best run at Australian Open in 19 years for new wave of Americans
The last time there were four American men in the fourth round of the Australian Open in singles was in 2004.
‘I am one of the best’: Kyrgios oozes confidence at Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios says he is one of the favourites to win the Australian Open after a stellar 2022 saw him make the Wimbledon final and US open quarter-final.