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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Jordan Thompson of Australia celebrates his victory against Luciano Darderi of Italy during the Gentlemen’s Singles third round match on day five of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Thompson marks Wimbledon career milestone, Hijikata out after bad light drama

The ailing Australian warrior has entered uncharted territory as his win over Italy’s Luciano Darderi propelled him into the last 16 at the event for the first time.

  • Marc McGowan

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A side-by-side comparison of world No.1 Jannik Sinner and big-hitting Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard serving at Wimbledon.

The anatomy of a record Wimbledon serve

We speak to a professional tennis coach about what went into the fastest-ever serve at the world’s biggest tournament.

  • Brittany Busch
Evonne Goolagong Cawley (left) with Lila McGuire at the Night of Champions, an evening with Evonne Goolagong Cawley AC MBE, on Saturday night.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s close encounter with her past – and future

The tennis champion met up with West Australian Indigenous actor Lila McGuire, who will play her in the three-part miniseries Goolagong.

  • Stephen Brook
Alex de Minaur of Australia sits on the grass after a fall during his second round match against Jaume Munar of Spain at the Alex de Minaur during last year’s Wimbledon campaign.

De Minaur was heartbroken after injury cost him a year ago, but he could be set for another shot at Djokovic

The match that never happened at Wimbledon last year could get a reboot in the fourth round 12 months later. Alex de Minaur, who spearheads Australia’s largest main draw singles contingent in three decades, is on a collision course with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

  • Marc McGowan
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
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
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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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