Hopman Cup
‘United Cup’ to fill the Hopman Cup void, but Russians are on the outer
Top players from Russia and Belarus will be banned from a lucrative new mixed-gender tennis tournament, starting in late December and launching the Australian summer.
- Scott Spits
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Race is on as sports battle for a place in 2026 Commonwealth Games
There’s an apparent conflict between the Victorian government’s determination to attract world-class athletes in exciting sports and the lobbying by Commonwealth Games countries for traditional disciplines.
- Roy Masters
Take a look: a guide to the inaugural ATP Cup
The inaugural ATP Cup, a 24-nation men’s teams event, will play out in three Australian cities over 10 days as the summer tennis schedule down under takes on a different look.
- Scott Spits
Henman backs World Cup of tennis to 'grab the attention' of fans
British great Tim Henman is proposing the introduction of a blockbuster new World Cup of tennis featuring the game's premier men's and women's players.
Crowd favourite Safin on his way back to Australia
Former world No. 1 and 2005 Australian Open champion Marat Safin is keeping his career options open in the sport where he carved a reputation as a cult figure.
- Scott Spits
Hopman Cup to return in 2021, but Perth not a lock to host it
The Hopman Cup is set to return in 2021 - but the ITF is considering hosting options with interest from "every continent".
Hopman Cup axed as Perth gets ATP Cup
Even Roger Federer's wildly-popular selfie with Serena Williams and a record attendance have not been enough to save the Hopman Cup.
Hopman Cup canned, expected to be replaced with men's only event
Hopman Cup has been scrapped after 31 years as Perth's iconic tennis event.
- Heather McNeill
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