The Facebook post that relaunched Anderson Parker’s career
Two years ago Anderson Parker believed his wheelchair tennis career was over, but now ahead of his debut Paralympics, he has one particular Facebook post to thank for turning it all around.
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Family first as gold medalist Davidson out of Games
Paralympic tennis gold medallist Heath Davidson has withdrawn on the eve of the Games to be with his dying mother.
US Open destiny: Aiava’s remarkable comeback story
Australian Destanee Aiava has orchestrated one of the most remarkable personal comebacks, from wanting to take her own life to qualifying for the US Open in an inspiring two years.
Popyrin breaks a more than 20-year drought in Masters series
Australian tennis has waited more than 20 years for a title victory on the Masters 1000 series but big-serving Alexei Popyrin has put an end to the wait in Montreal.
‘My greatest moment in tennis’: Djokovic sobs in incredible scenes
Grand slams don’t make Novak Djokovic cry. But winning the gold medal for his country at an Olympic Games? These were the emotional scenes after the tennis legend won the last thing left on his to do list.
‘I’m in shock’: Novak, Alcaraz both in tears
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears like never before and a shattered Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of an interview after an insane gold medal match.
Magnussen: ‘Mixed medley is the Olympics’ egg and spoon race’
With bragging rights on the line, Matty Johns and James Magnussen break down the penultimate final night of swimming, the strange individual medley, success on the clay and more.
Fans erupt as broken up couple wins gold
Fans want the story of two tennis stars who broke up before winning gold medals together in Paris turned into a movie.
Flying Kangaroo: Australia defying odds and breaking gold records
For a nation of 26 million, Australia has punched above its weight in Paris, breaking gold medal records to sit higher on the medal tally than anyone anticipated after day eight.
Little girl captured Australia’s heart as she cheered dad to gold
Australia has claimed just its second ever tennis gold medal with star duo Matt Ebden and John Peers taking out the men’s doubles at Roland Garros in an unexpected and tense tie-break victory.
‘Cutthroat’: Olympic handshake drama erupts
American tennis star Emma Navarro has unloaded on Chinese rival Qinwen Zheng after a heated clash during their epic Olympic clash.
Four-time Aussie Olympian ruined in America
Four-time Australian Olympian Rennae Stubbs has been forced to defend herself against a barrage of criticism from America.
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