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Damir Dokic watches his daughter play at Wimbledon in 2000.

Jelena Dokic reveals ‘difficult and complicated grief’ after father’s death

The former tennis player confirmed her father had died on Friday.

  • Alexander Darling

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Australian tennis player Max Purcell.

The WhatsApp messages that led to Australian tennis player’s 18-month ban

Australian doubles champion Max Purcell has been hit with a lengthy suspension and loss of earnings for breaching tennis’ anti-doping rules.

  • Scott Spits
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are part of legal action against the tennis tours.

‘Stuck in a rigged game’: Kyrgios, Djokovic take legal action in tennis pay fight

Nick Kyrgios has joined Novak Djokovic in a law suit launched against tennis’ governing bodies by the rebel Professional Tennis Players Association.

  • Gillian Tan
Carlos Alcaraz with the spoils of his Wimbledon victory over Novak Djokovic last year.

The ‘complete player’: What Djokovic must do if he wants to escape from Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz demolished Novak Djokovic from the baseline in last year’s Wimbledon final, and the stats show he’s once again in ominous form.

  • Marc McGowan
Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz admits Sinner rivalry is driving him in Melbourne; Australian star’s brutal injury reality

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz says he’s ready to become the youngest man to win a career grand slam.

  • Scott Spits and Roy Ward
Marc Polmans has received a wildcard into the Australian Open qualifiers.

‘It’s only for certain people’: The ruthless reality of tennis qualifying

The prizemoney from simply making the Australian Open main draw can sustain a player for an entire season. It’s why there’s a skirmish on the outside courts this week.

  • Gemma Grant
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Jannik Sinner won two grand slam singles titles, piloted Italy’s Davis Cup win and finished 2024 as world No.1, but also had a drugs scandal to contend with during the year.

‘Players are doing the right thing’: Craig Tiley weighs in on doping drama

As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek arrive in Melbourne following last year’s drug positives, the Australian Open boss believes the game is in good hands.

  • Scott Spits and Danny Russell
2024 was a massive year in sport.

Higher, faster, stronger ... smarter? Test your knowledge in the 2024 year in sport quiz

From the Demon, to Gout Gout, Oscar Piastri and Raygun, 2024 was a massive year in the world of sport. How closely have you been following events? Take our quiz to find out.

  • Greg Dundas
Jelena Dokic at the US Open in 2000.

Lifting the veil on the horror abuse Jelena Dokic faced as a young tennis player

Of the many harrowing stories in the documentary, Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, the worst is when her father beats her in a locked bathroom after a loss.

  • Garry Maddox
Nick Kyrgios

Mic drop: Why we need Nick Kyrgios off our TV screens

Charismatic and insightful and vulnerable as the Australian is, these qualities do not offset the abusive and misogynistic behaviour he has once again demonstrated.

  • Emma Kemp

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