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Ash Barty is commentating for BBC at this year’s Wimbledon championships.

Clijsters hopes Wimbledon appearance ‘triggers’ Ash Barty comeback

Ash Barty’s return to the grasscourts of Wimbledon was delayed by rain, but that won’t dampen the hopes of those with their fingers crossed that she’ll one day return to the pro tour.

  • Marc McGowan

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Alex de Minaur was close, but not close enough, to Andrey Rublev.

De Minaur urged to ‘up the risk’ as Hewitt predicts Wimbledon breakthrough

The Davis Cup captain says there is huge upside for the Australian despite losing to Andrey Rublev in his home grand slam. Another former great urged de Minaur to take more risks on his serve.

  • Marc McGowan
A career-best season on the ATP tour has delivered Alex de Minaur’s second Newcombe Medal.

Exercising the Demon: After a three-day off-season, Aussie tennis hope is training hard for 2024

Alex de Minaur had his career-best season in 2023, winning the Newcombe Medal for a second time, but there’s little time for rest if he wants to break into the world’s top 10.

  • Marc McGowan
Sam Stosur, left with Storm Sanders, helped Australia reach the Billie Jean King Cup final.

One more time? Stosur unsure on plans beyond 2023 Australian Open

Sam Stosur long ago established herself as one of Australian tennis’ modern greats, but how long does she plan to keep playing at grand slam level?

  • Marc McGowan
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Ashleigh Barty of Australia plays a backhand during a practice session on day eight of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘She won eight matches in one week’: Molik praises Barty’s prep work

They say proper preparation prevents poor performance and Alicia Molik believes Ashleigh Barty has done the work to serve up a title win at the Australian Open.

  • Scott Spits
Alex de Minaur will spearhead Australia’s Davis Cup campaign.

De Minaur to spearhead Australia’s Davis Cup bid

Alex de Minaur will headline Australia’s assault at the Davis Cup finals next month, the nation’s No.1 men’s player set for a busy program of singles action.

  • Scott Spits
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Stefanos Tsitsipas did not want to reveal wether he had been vaccinated.

Tsitsipas tight-lipped on vaccination status, Australian Open qualifying poised to go offshore

World No.3 Stefanos Tsitsipas has declined to reveal his COVID-19 vaccination status as the Australian Open again prepares to stage its qualifying events abroad.

  • Scott Spits
Ajla Tomljanovic will spearhead Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup campaign.

Australia to battle for Billie Jean King Cup without Barty

Ashleigh Barty will be missing from a new-look Australian team for the finals of the biggest women’s teams event in tennis, the Billie Jean King Cup.

  • Scott Spits
Ash Barty.

‘I don’t think any other player is close to her’: Molik’s bold Barty US Open prediction

With Serena Williams out, Naomi Osaka in patchy form and a Wimbledon title under her belt, the stars are aligning as the world No.1 prepares to face Vera Zvonareva in the first round.

  • Sam Phillips
Ash Barty is into a Wimbledon final.

Serving notice: Barty ready to punch above her weight once again

Ashleigh Barty does more than punch above her weight on the pro tennis tour, but it’s a significant height differential which looms as one of the biggest factors for her to overcome to win this year’s title.

  • Scott Spits

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