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ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 21: Novak Djokovic of Serbia looks on wearing a mask in the presentation ceremony after winning his men's final match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina during day eight of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico on September 21, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Riccardo Antimiani - Pool/Getty Images)

Great Djoker ‘disgrace’: Will unvaxxed star jump US border?

The Covid mandate threatening to deny unvaccinated Novak Djokovic another shot at grand slam glory has been torn to shreds.

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A detail as Rafael Nadal of Spain holds tennis balls as he prepares to serve during his third round match against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Saturday, January 25, 2020.(AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Revealed: Players’ ‘40-year’ grand slam ball snub

As new data debunks Craig Tiley’s claim this year’s ball was identical to the 2022 version, a former grand slam contender revealed his own stunning claim that dates back 40 years.

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Photo of a hooded criminal stalking in the shadows of a dark street alley. The hooded man is a silhouette and hiding in the dark. The man is a criminal waiting to ambush victims. The concrete walls provide copyspace.The photo depicts crime. - istock

‘Persons of interest’ pose corruption threat to Open

As instances of corruption in tennis have been laid bare, investigators will be keeping a close watch on several ‘persons of interest’ already on site at Melbourne Park.

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MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Mardy Fish, captain of USA looks on during the Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals 2022 quarter-finals match between Italy and United States at Palacio de los Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 24, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Match fixing, ump cheats: 28 figures in tennis shame file

The integrity body of tennis exposed 28 players, coaches and umpires last year. And three in particular underlined the challenges facing the sport. See the hall of shame.

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Calling out all jerks, even nice guys can win at tennis

Australia’s Alex de Minaur, minus the cursing and minus the tantrums, is through to the round of 16 but can he keep his cool against arguably the biggest challenge in tennis?

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MELBOURNE, JANUARY 6, 2023: CEO of Tennis Australia Craig Tiley pictured at Rod Laver Arena ahead of the start of the 2023 Australian Open. Picture: Mark Stewart

Why Aus Open boss is ‘out of touch’ with players and fans

Craig Tiley’s refusal to change the Aus Open’s schedule is further proof that he has lost touch with what players and fans want. Julian Linden says it almost reeks of arrogance.

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Tipping point: The greed that helped end Aus Open party

‘It’s really just a good time, it’s a party’. That’s how tennis chief Craig Tiley described the Australian Open earlier this week. But not everyone’s having fun anymore. Here’s why.

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Nine left red-faced as tennis star snubs Open for BBL

A tennis ace has rubbed salt in the wound for the host broadcaster, who has been dealt another blow. MEDIA STREET

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev speaks at the press conference after the men's singles final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2022. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Can villain win over Melbourne after ‘low IQ’ sledge?

Twelve months ago, Daniil Medvedev threatened to never return to Melbourne, calling out local fans for their intellectual ability.

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TOPSHOT - Spain's Rafael Nadal takes rest during the break in his men's singles match against Mackenzie McDonald of the US on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 18, 2023. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Rafa’s career stalls after MRI results revealed

Rafael Nadal will spend a lengthy stint on the sideline after scans revealed the extent of the injury suffered in his second round loss at the Australian Open.

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