Barty time as Ash makes Sydney final
IN a battle of the coffee buddies, Ash Barty triumphed over Daria Gavrilova to become the first Australian woman to make the Sydney International final in 13 years.
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‘Hellish’ Melbourne ‘screws’ Aus Open
AUSTRALIAN Open qualifying has copped a blow in the most Melbourne way possible as the tennis gods conspired against players.
Hellraiser! De Minaur reaches first ATP final
ALEX “The Demon” De Minaur’s star continues to rise, coming from a set down to beat former world No.18 Benoit Paire to reach the Sydney International final.
Channel Seven is a global laughing stock
CHANNEL 7 has been ripped apart on the international tennis stage for an interview “farce” with tennis superstar Maria Sharapova.
The Rock’s bromance with ‘smouldering’ Fed
ONE photo of Roger Federer looking fierce has deepened Dwayne Johnson’s man crush on the Swiss maestro.
Busta ends Ebden’s Kooyong dream
AUSSIE veteran Matthew Ebden has been beaten in the men’s Kooyong Classic final by Pablo Carreno Busta 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-2 but he says that’s not the end of the story.
Trevor Chappell eat your heart out
A TENNIS star was getting thrashed when he flipped his fortunes with an underhanded move. Fittingly, it happened in New Zealand.
Tearful Aussie teen ‘needs a break from tennis’
AUSTRALIAN teenager Destanee Aiava has made some stunning comments after her loss to Eugenie Bouchard at Kooyong just days away from playing in her second Australian Open.
‘Great guy’ Tomic just ‘misunderstood’
BERNARD Tomic’s close friend and doubles partner Matt Ebden has challenged the wayward star to “put himself on the line” in the coming months, believing he has the potential to resurrect his tennis career.
Djoker’s injury is no laughing matter
NOVAK Djokovic has made a stunning return to tennis, destroying world No.5 Dominic Thiem at Kooyong. But the six-times Australian Open champ made a worrying admission after the win.
Dasha trumps Stosur, earns free path to semis
DARIA Gavrilova has advanced to the semi-finals of the Sydney International with a straight sets win over Sam Stosur and after Garbine Muguruza withdrew from the tournament, while Bernard Tomic has won his first Australian Open qualifying match.
Hewitt should make a comeback: Djoker
NOVAK Djokovic says Lleyton Hewitt should consider returning to singles tennis after the 36-year-old stunned the 12-time grand slam winner by defeating him in their Tie Break Tens match-up on Wednesday night.
Barty sets up all-Australian clash with Dasha
ASH Barty’s run of form continues with the Australian No 1 securing her first semi-final spot on home soil at the Sydney International after beating world No 20 Barbora Strycova.
Kyrgios draws well, tough for De Minaur
MIXED results for the Aussies in the Australian Open draw. Nick Kyrgios will starts against Brazil’s world No.100 Rogerio Dutra Silva. FULL DRAW.
‘Totally destroyed me’: Star’s sad secret
A TENNIS champion has revealed the tragic relationship trigger to her personal hell which left her “close to death”.
End of the singles line for Groth
SAM Groth’s singles career is over.The Newcombe medallist and former world No 53 bowed out in typically belligerent fashion on Wednesday.
Wawrinka still in doubt for Open
NICK Kyrgios’ hopes of landing a crucial top 16 Australian Open seeding will hinge on the fitness of Stan Wawrinka after the Swiss withdrew from the Tie Break Tens event.
The machine-like dedication of Ash Barty
THE clock had almost struck 12 after her latest Sydney International win, but Ashleigh Barty insists there was no better time to get more reps in than under the midnight sky.
In-form Kerber sees off Williams
ANGELIQUE Kerber won her sixth straight match of the new season, beating second-seeded Venus Williams 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in a Sydney International match delayed for two hours by a thunderstorm.
Barty through to Sydney quarters
ASHLEIGH Barty’s Australian Open preparations are now in full swing after dispatching local qualifier Ellen Perez in straight sets to move into the final eight of the Sydney International.
Gavrilova and Stosur to clash in Sydney
DARIA Gavrilova and Samantha Stosur are set for a second-round showstopper after overcoming stubborn opponents and wild weather at the Sydney International.
Dasha wins through to set up clash with Stosur
AFTER a wet weather delay, Daria Gavrilova has won through to the second round of the Sydney International where she’ll meet fellow Aussie Sam Stosur.
De Minaur shows why he’s one to watch
THERE has been no sign of a let down from Alex De Minaur, who has continued his giant-killing form in Sydney ahead of the Australian Open.
Hungry Tomic: I don’t need TA’s help
BERNARD Tomic knows the next six months is vital to reigniting his career and says he would “love” to qualify for the Australian Open while also addressing I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here rumours.
Nadal’s fashion sends tennis world abuzz
RAFAEL Nadal has already set tongues wagging with a bold Australian Open plan we’ve been waiting 10 years to see again.
Frenchman snaps 16-match Rafa hoodoo
IT took 16 tries, but Frenchman Richard Gasquet has finally broken his hoodoo against Rafael Nadal, defeating the World No.1 at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne.
What is Tie Break Tens?
SOME of the biggest name in men’s tennis are set to take part in Tie-Break Tens format as they make their final preparations for the Australian Open. So what is it and how does it work?
Double fault: Monfils joins Agassi on WTC exit list
FRENCH star Gael Monfils has pulled out of the World Tennis Challenge to focus on his Australian Open campaign, with Marcos Baghdatis a late replacement for Tuesday’s session.
Konta praises ‘incredible’ Barty
WORLD No.9 and Australian crowd favourite Johanna Konta has praised Aussie Ash Barty for her incredible comeback season last year in which she rose from No.271 to No.17 in the world as she declares herself fit for Sydney after injury in Brisbane.
Maria’s off-Broadway Open build-up
FANS are used to seeing Maria Sharapova take centre stage at the Australian Open. But the Russian preferred to continue her Melbourne Park preparations away from Rod Laver Arena.
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