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Two sets down on Tuesday, winner on Wednesday: Kokkinakis does it in five
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
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The two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
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‘It’s Netflix – it’s got to be drama’: Australian star speaks out on rivalry ahead of Tour de France
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‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
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He’s always had speed. He’s always had a backhand. This year, Alex de Minaur has made minor improvements to another part of his game – and it’s had major results.
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‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.
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Kokkinakis stuns Wimbledon with two-day epic
Aussie fan favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis stunned Wimbledon by taking five sets, and four and a half hours across two days to beat the 17th seed.
After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be his best ever
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
- by Marc McGowan
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