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Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world.

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TOPSHOT - Serbia's Novak Djokovic (R) speaks with Australia's Nick Kyrgios before a point during their men's doubles match against Michael Venus of New Zealand and Nikola Mektic of Croatia at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 1, 2025. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Djokovic backs Kyrgios over calls to fix ‘ridiculous’ tennis pay

Nick Kyrgios has won some high-powered support in his take-down of tennis over how much players are paid, with superstar Novak Djokovic labelling the tour “ridiculous”.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: Adam Zimarino of the Roar looks onduring the round nine A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium, on December 21, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

From pride of the league to irrelevant: Roar fans deserve better

Who can blame Brisbane Roar fans for walking away from the club after farcical scenes involving CEO Kaz Patafta? See the latest A-League news in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.

Tennis

Novak Djokovic of Serbia pretends to play the violin after winning his men's singles match to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. Picture: AFP

Djoker domination continues as Monfils bows out in Brisbane

Novak Djokovic has continued his stunning win streak over veteran Gael Monfils, extending his unbeaten run over the Frenchman to 20 matches to advance to the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

Tennis

Serbiaâs Novak Djokovic hits a return during the menâs singles match against Australiaâs Rinky Hijikata at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on December 31, 2024. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Rival giving Djokovic extra edge as he eyes Grand Slam redemption

Novak Djokovic started his new singles season in style, beating Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-3. But he knows he has bigger fish to fry — and hopes he has the coach to help him.

Football

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27:Ben Folami of Adelaide United competes with Dylan Scicluna of the Wanderers during the round 10 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers at Coopers Stadium, on December 27, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Wanderers midfielder ruled out for season

Western Sydney Wanderers have suffered a blow with the loss of an in-form midfielder for the rest of the A-League season.

Tennis

Australiaâs Nick Kyrgios (R) and Serbiaâs Novak Djokovic (L) celebrate their victory following their menâs doubles match against Austraiaâs Alexander Erler and Germanyâs Andreas Mies at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on December 30, 2024. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘You’re the GOAT’: Nick and Novak Show ignites Down Under

Returning Australian star Nick Kyrgios and the legendary Novak Djokovic gave fans one of the greatest shows in tennis, lighting up Pat Rafter Arena during their doubles victory.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Andreas Kuen of Melbourne City in action during the round eight A-League Men match between Melbourne City and Auckland FC at AAMI Park on December 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

City’s injury list grows

Melbourne City has been hit with more injuries heading into Tuesday’s battle with Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.

Football

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 14th November 2024. Australian Socceroos vs Suadi Arabia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium . Harry Souttar of the Socceroos. 2nd half . Picture: Michael Klein

Socceroos’ World Cup hopes crushed by star’s horror injury

The Socceroos’ already injury-hit defence has been dealt a savage blow, with Harry Souttar set to be sidelined long-term in a disastrous end to 2024 for manager Tony Popovic.

A-League

Why A-League’s biggest games must be left to three officials

After the Big Blue was overshadowed by a controversial red card, Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE argue the A-League’s biggest fixtures must be reserved for just three officials. They dive in to all the big issues in The Tackle.

Tennis

Djokovic takes aim at ATP over lack of doping ‘transparency’

Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic has expressed his frustration over the handling of Jannik Sinner’s doping case, backing Nick Kyrgios’ assessment about the inconsistency surrounding the saga.

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