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2024 Roland-Garros quarter-finalist Alex de Minaur loves playing on clay these days.

Why Alex de Minaur’s ‘dirt dog’ evolution is no joke

“The Demon” walked through the Roland-Garros gates last year with a reputation within his inner circle for complaining about playing on clay.

  • Marc McGowan

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Destanee Aiava has scored a wildcard into the Roland-Garros women’s draw.

‘Didn’t think I was in contention’: Australian gets wildcard to make Roland-Garros debut

Destanee Aiava won her maiden grand slam match at this year’s Australian Open after initially being unable to replicate her junior feats. Now, she will compete in the main draw in Paris for the first time.

  • Marc McGowan
Falling out: Ben Scott and James Kennedy, the creators of Luxe Listings.

The dramatic press release, broken friendship and Luxe Listings drama

There has been an update in the legal/media/court of public opinion/war of attrition between two Cranbrook old boys.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Melbourne’s Novak Palombo is the top-ranked 12-year-old tennis player in the world.

The 12-year-old Aussie who’s named after Novak Djokovic and has Alex de Minaur on speed dial

Novak Palombo has the right first name on his journey to becoming a professional tennis star, and his incredible junior feats have caught Alex de Minaur’s eye.

  • Marc McGowan
Russian-born Daria Kasatkina will represent Australia in WTA Tour events.

The world No.12 switched to Australia after a secret meeting with Craig Tiley. In her homeland, some call her a ‘traitor’

Daria Kasatkina’s shock switch to Australia gained momentum in a secret catch-up with the Tennis Australia boss at this year’s Australian Open.

  • Marc McGowan
Carlos Alcaraz speaks to reporters after his quarter-final loss to Novak Djokovic.

‘I’m not supporting that’: Grand slam champion unaware of bombshell tennis lawsuit

Nick Kyrgios called the bombshell legal action a “special moment” for tennis and said it was widely supported by the world’s top players. But four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz made it clear he is not one of them.

  • Marc McGowan
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John-Patrick Smith with doubles partner Kim Birrell.

Australian player’s blood test raised in explosive tennis legal action

John-Patrick Smith was forced to give “a copious amount of his blood” on the eve of an Australian Open match, reveals a lawsuit in which Nick Kyrgios is a plaintiff.

  • Chris Barrett
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are part of legal action against the tennis tours.

‘Stuck in a rigged game’: Kyrgios, Djokovic take legal action in tennis pay fight

Nick Kyrgios has joined Novak Djokovic in a law suit launched against tennis’ governing bodies by the rebel Professional Tennis Players Association.

  • Gillian Tan
Nick Kyrgios comes to terms with the injury that forced him out of the match at Indian Wells.

‘Back to the drawing board’: Kyrgios stuns crowd with audacious rally before wrist pain forces retirement

The Australian’s latest comeback ended abruptly when he withdrew midway through a match at the Indian Wells tournament.

  • Marc McGowan
A recent service of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church showing women at the back of the room, men at the front.

Brethren uncomfortable in the spotlight

The Brethren’s new website purports to tell “the truth about our church, contribution, values and way of life”.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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