Australian Open
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
Latest
- Analysis
- 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 comes face-to-face 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
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
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
‘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
Gone but not for long. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club board member stages lightning comeback
Three days after resigning, Sarah Sheer was back in a new role with the backing of the new president and chief executive.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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
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
‘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
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/australian-open-tennis-5up