Teen tennis sensation granted Aus Open wildcard
Gold Coast tennis prodigy Emerson Jones, 16, is set to make her senior grand slam debut on home soil, and she could yet be joined by her brother.
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Shock names among Aus Open wildcards
Rising stars and a three-time major champ were among those given Australian open wildcards with one particular name not yet included.
‘Still get goosebumps’: How tennis duo’s Olympic pipe dream became reality
John Peers and Matt Ebden netted gold in Paris in the best Olympic result for Australian tennis in 28 years. Four months later, these super dads are still cherishing that historic victory.
How kid from Benalla came to travel the world as an elite tennis umpire
Tom Sweeney has reached the highest rank in international tennis umpiring since “helping out” at a tournament aged 16, with the lure of a free lunch. He reveals what it takes to officiate the sport’s biggest names.
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Melbourne scores new fast-paced summer tennis tournament
Six of the world’s top 50 tennis stars will face off in a new tournament at Rod Laver Arena – featuring DJs and live entertainment – in a fresh boost to Melbourne’s summer of tennis.
‘Bad blood’: Kyrgios swipes current stars
As he prepares to return to the court, Nick Kyrgios didn’t hold back in his assessment of the current crop of men’s stars.
Nike honours Rafael Nadal with spectacular projection in front of the Eiffel Tower
The massive display stands 10 metres tall and lists Nadal’s achievements over his incredible career.
‘I have left a legacy’: Rafa bids final farewell
The undisputed ‘King of Clay’, 22-time grand slam winner and all-time great Rafael Nadal has played his final professional tennis match at age 38. His most memorable Grand Slam finals recounted here.
Roger Federer’s letter to Nadal goes viral
Roger Federer has left the tennis world in tears after penning a heartfelt letter to longtime friend and on court rival Rafael Nadal.
Nadal, wife’s tears devastate tennis world
It’s officially all over for Rafael Nadal with the sport world robbed of a chance to see the Spanish legend one final time.
Demon ‘fit and ready’ for Davis Cup tilt
A flurry of big late season matches for Alex de Minaur sparked injury concerns but he brushed them off seeking to end Australia’s 20-year Davis Cup drought.
Hewitt junior in line for award
He racked up a professional win at a younger age than his famous dad now Cruz Hewitt has been nominated for a player of the year award as buzz around the teenager builds.
Injury hits Aussies in Cup defeat
The Australian women’s team fell short of a third-straight semi-final and now it’s the men’s team to try and end a 20-year Davis Cup drought.
‘I want five kids’: Kyrgios gets serious about future family plans
Nick Kyrgios has opened up about his future family plans like never before as he questions why he is throwing himself back into the “pressure cooker” environment of top-level tennis.
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