Margaret Court
The tennis-superstar mum: It’s the birth of a new era – almost
A raft of former top-ranked players competing in this year’s Australian Open are now mums. But what seems like a new trend is, in fact, anything but.
- by Alan Attwood
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Review
‘Out of control’ and ‘awful’: Documentary aims to reveal real Australian Open
Australia’s Open has plenty of big matches and big names, but what it really needs is juicy backstage drama.
- by Sandra Hall
Djokovic mocks rival as he reaches 10th US Open final, 2021 champion Medvedev awaits
Novak Djokovic added a touch of insult to injury by mimicking Ben Shelton’s “Hang up the phone!” celebration gesture in his semi-final win. Djokovic will play Daniil Medvedev in the final.
- by Howard Fendrich
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Crime
Langer lends a hand as tennis legend Court’s Perth home targeted in burglary
Margaret Court and her husband were on holiday when their home was broken into on Australia Day, but neighbour Justin Langer was among those who disturbed the alleged intruders.
- by Heather McNeill
Coco Gauff impressed Serena Williams – and the feeling is mutual
American Coco Gauff, who once filled in as a “younger version body double” for Serena Williams, believes the retired legend’s status is undisputed as the greatest player of all time.
- by Scott Spits
It’s party time at the Australian Open’s ‘Glam Slam’
The LGBTQ tennis event will feature 180 competitors from 14 countries.
- by Stephen Brook
Opinion
Roger Federer
Federer: the best of the best takes his rest
Roger Federer, who has announced his imminent retirement, has claims to be the best sportsman in all senses of the word in most people’s living memory.
- by Greg Baum
‘I admired Serena – but I don’t think she admired me’: Margaret Court on being ostracised for her beliefs
The controversial Australian tennis great speaks about her enduring love for the sport, being shunned by the game and why she will never back down.
- by Oliver Brown
Margaret Court laments ‘LGBT bullying’ and Serena Williams parallels in UK interview
In a feature interview with a UK newspaper, the Perth-based pastor claims nobody spoke to her at this year’s Wimbledon competition.
- by Cameron Myles
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US Open
‘An incredible ride’: Serena’s emotional farewell as Tomljanovic ends champion’s career
Serena Williams gamely fielded question after question about the loss to Ajla Tomljanovic that has ended her career, saying she had no regrets about walking away from her playing career.
- by Stuart Miller
‘I was just a kid with a dream and a racquet’: The evolution of Serena Williams
Breaking up is hard to do. Now the Serena show has come to an end, relive all 23 of her grand slam titles.
- by Kathryn Wicks
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