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Carlos Alcaraz with the spoils of his Wimbledon victory over Novak Djokovic last year.

The ‘complete player’: What Djokovic must do if he wants to escape from Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz demolished Novak Djokovic from the baseline in last year’s Wimbledon final, and the stats show he’s once again in ominous form.

  • Marc McGowan

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Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz admits Sinner rivalry is driving him in Melbourne; Australian star’s brutal injury reality

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz says he’s ready to become the youngest man to win a career grand slam.

  • Scott Spits and Roy Ward
Marc Polmans has received a wildcard into the Australian Open qualifiers.

‘It’s only for certain people’: The ruthless reality of tennis qualifying

The prizemoney from simply making the Australian Open main draw can sustain a player for an entire season. It’s why there’s a skirmish on the outside courts this week.

  • Gemma Grant
Jannik Sinner won two grand slam singles titles, piloted Italy’s Davis Cup win and finished 2024 as world No.1, but also had a drugs scandal to contend with during the year.

‘Players are doing the right thing’: Craig Tiley weighs in on doping drama

As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek arrive in Melbourne following last year’s drug positives, the Australian Open boss believes the game is in good hands.

  • Scott Spits and Danny Russell
2024 was a massive year in sport.

Higher, faster, stronger ... smarter? Test your knowledge in the 2024 year in sport quiz

From the Demon, to Gout Gout, Oscar Piastri and Raygun, 2024 was a massive year in the world of sport. How closely have you been following events? Take our quiz to find out.

  • Greg Dundas
Jelena Dokic at the US Open in 2000.

Lifting the veil on the horror abuse Jelena Dokic faced as a young tennis player

Of the many harrowing stories in the documentary, Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, the worst is when her father beats her in a locked bathroom after a loss.

  • Garry Maddox
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Nick Kyrgios

Mic drop: Why we need Nick Kyrgios off our TV screens

Charismatic and insightful and vulnerable as the Australian is, these qualities do not offset the abusive and misogynistic behaviour he has once again demonstrated.

  • Emma Kemp
Beau Woodbridge, the son of tennis star Todd Woodbridge, has landed the lead role in Sydney Theatre Company’s production of the musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Todd Woodbridge’s son didn’t follow dad’s footsteps. He walked into a lead role instead

The tennis great’s son admits he’s the “odd one out” in a very sporty family as he prepares to take on the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.

  • Louise Rugendyke
Ash Barty in action at the Tokyo Olympics.

The athletes Olympic medallist Ash Barty is desperate to watch in Paris

She won three grand slam tennis titles but Barty will cherish her Olympic bronze medal forever.

  • Ash Barty
Alex de Minaur will compete at his first Olympics after overcoming a hip injury.

From Wimbledon disappointment to Olympic debut: Demon’s quick recovery from ‘freak’ injury

Alex de Minaur’s Olympic dream looked shattered when he withdrew from Wimbledon less than a fortnight ago with a “freak” hip injury, but he has recovered in time to compete in Paris.

  • Marc McGowan

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