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.
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- Tales Azzoni and Howard Fendrich
July 2024
Alcaraz destroys Djokovic’s dream in Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz has cancelled Novak Djokovic’s goal of a record-breaking 25th grand slam tennis triumph, outclassing the seven-time champion to defend his crown.
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- Ian Chadband
Barbora Krejcikova wins women’s final
More than 25 years since her late mentor famously triumphed after previous heartbreaks, Barbora Krejcikova has become Wimbledon singles champion.
- Ian Chadband
‘Devastated’: De Minaur forced to quit Wimbledon with injury
Alex de Minaur was set for a blockbuster showdown with Novak Djokovic. Instead, he had to pull out just hours before the match.
- Ian Chadband
De Minaur slays his Wimbledon demon to reach quarter-finals
The Australian Alex De Minaur could meet Novak Djokovic in his first-ever Wimbledon quarter-finals.
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- Glenn Moore
Defending Wimbledon champ crashes out in first round
Marketa Vondrousova was the first unseeded women’s champion at Wimbledon last year. Now she’s suffered a historic defeat, going out in straight sets at the first hurdle.
- Ossian Shine
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.
- Julien Pretot
January 2024
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.
- Zoe Samios and Gus McCubbing
Meet the Aussie who helped China fall in love with tennis
China is obsessed with tennis as its next generation of stars aim to emulate the nation’s all-time best – Li Na – who was coached by a relatively unknown Australian back in the 1990s.
- Gus McCubbing
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.
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- Anna Harrington and Darren Walton
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.
- Melissa Woods
November 2023
Barclays’ Wimbledon box puts Healius in a spin
The presence of Healius CEO Maxine Jaquet at Wimbledon in Barclay’s corporate box has scandalised investors.
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- Myriam Robin and Mark Di Stefano
September 2023
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.
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- Howard Fendrich
July 2023
‘We’re human and make mistakes’: a Wimbledon line judge on AI’s rise
The men’s ATP Tour will replace human line judges by an electronic calling system – which uses a combination of cameras and AI technology – from 2025.
- Molly McElwee
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.
- Matthew Futterman
Alcaraz stuns Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz cemented his place as king of a new tennis generation as he fought a tense battle against Novak Djokovic, who was playing for a place in history.
- Howard Fendrich
‘Impossible’ underdog triumphs at Wimbledon
Marketa Vondrousova hailed her shock win as an “impossible” triumph after she became the first unseeded player ever to win the women’s title.
- Ian Chadband
Alcaraz vs Djokovic Wimbledon final is a heavyweight rematch
Both players and the tennis world are primed for the collision of an unstoppable force and a wrecking ball as tennis’s present is pitted against its future.
- Ava Wallace
Wimbledon is at risk of turning yobbish
Even in sport’s holiest of holies, British crowds are voicing their feelings.
- Sally Jones
‘Drunk on Pimm’s’: Wimbledon crowd cops a serve in Azarenka loss
The normally courteous Wimbledon crowd’s booing of the Belarusian came less than a week after Lord’s members were reprehended for bad behaviour at the Ashes.
- Simon Briggs