Blame games erupt as Sinner’s ex-physical trainer breaks silence
The blame game has erupted as tennis world number one Jannik Sinner’s former physical trainer Umberto Ferrara breaks silence on failed doping tests.
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Flood-prone tennis upgrade ‘not worth $113m price tag’
David Crisafulli was warned Tennis Australia’s $113m plan to overhaul Queensland’s tennis centre for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics was not worth the cost but the Premier backed it anyway.
Tennis star gets extra security after being harassed at Miami Open
Abuse of tennis star Iga Swiatek by an ‘aggressive and taunting’ spectator comes only a month after Emma Raducanu’s terrifying stalker ordeal in Dubai.
Kyrgios leads fight against ‘corrupt’ tour
Nick Kyrgios has joined Novak Djokovic’s players’ union in legal action that represents the biggest threat to the professional tennis tour in decades.
2032 Games shock: Brisbane in danger of losing tennis to Melbourne
The 2032 Brisbane Olympic tennis tournament is under threat of a shock switch to Melbourne as plans for an essential upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre hang in the balance.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
‘RIP Firey’: Tennis mourns death of Aussie legend Fred Stolle
Australian sport is mourning the death of former world No. 1 and tennis hall of famer Fred Stolle at the age of 86. Leave your tributes to the Aussie sporting legend inside.
Kyrgios’ clutch at repaired wrist sends scare through camp
After months of getting himself ready for singles tennis, Nick Kyrgios has sent an injury scare through his camp, two days out from his Indian Wells opener.
Come on Barty, let’s go party: Iconic duo transformed for IWD
Iconic Australian tennis duo Ash Barty and Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s legendary friendship and remarkable achievements have been immortalised as Barbie dolls for International Women’s Day.
Lleyton Hewitt courtside as son Cruz falls in Launceston final
One of Australia’s greatest tennis players was courtside for his son’s first final, but even the presence of Lleyton couldn’t propel Cruz Hewitt to victory in Sunday’s Launceston International decider.
Cruz Hewitt one step away from emulating father Lleyton
The dream week for Cruz Hewitt has continued in Launceston with the young gun one win away from doing what his father, Lleyton, did when he was 16 after winning his semi on Saturday.
How Birrell overcame horror injury run to Australia’s No.1
In the dark days after her second elbow surgery, Kimberly Birrell could hardly imagine getting back on the tennis court. This is how she came back to become Australia’s No.1 female tennis player.
‘Fixated fan’ banned after tennis star reduced to tears
A fixated fan has been banned from all future WTA events after British tennis star Emma Raducanu was reduced to tears early in a match in Dubai.
Djokovic calls for overhaul of ‘unfair’ anti-doping system
Off the back of the Jannik Sinner three-month ban, Novak Djokovic has called for an overhaul of an ‘unfair’ anti-doping system which he says plays into player favouritism and hierarchy.
Why tennis’ latest doping farce is a stain on clean sport
Jannik Sinner should be stripped of his Australian Open title – with his three-month doping ban another nail in the coffin of sporting integrity.
‘Sad day for tennis’: Kyrgios takes aim after Sinner doping ban
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month doping ban, but outspoken Australian star Nick Kyrgios has slammed the outcome.
Australian Open’s call on shock US Open mixed doubles decision
The Australian Open has made a decisive call as to whether it will follow in the footsteps of the US Open and relegate mixed doubles to a pre-tournament sideshow.
Hunter reveals comeback plan, 10 months after brutal injury struck
Struck down by a brutal injury off the back of a career-best run, an Aussie tennis ace has revealed her plans to return to the court later this month.
‘Bigger and better things’: Demon’s huge rise
Alex de Minaur has jumped above some tennis royalty in the world rankings despite going down in the final in Rotterdam.
Men of honour – Sinner and Cahill face an uncertain future, no?
Jannik Sinner and his Australian supercoach Darren Cahill, revered globally but under-appreciated locally, were the epitome of gracious victors. But a CAS hearing in April looms.
‘Among most educated’: Tiley rejects Bogan Slam tag
There was no shortage of drama at the AO. TA boss Craig Tiley addresses Alexander Zverev’s heckler, overloaded, raucous crowds and will we see the GOAT of Melbourne Park return?
Sinner’s ‘clear mind’ despite ongoing anti-doping investigation
Despite WADA’s appeal of Jannik Sinner’s 2024 anti-doping case leaving him uncertain for his future, the Italian champion has revealed how he has kept a ‘clear mind’ to stay at the top.
‘Not good enough’: The moment Zverev’s dream slipped away
Alexander Zverev joined elite company with his third Grand Slam loss without a victory, and the German will know when it slipped away. These are the key moments that decided the Aus Open final.
Ugly Zverev allegations mar Sinner’s historic Aus Open moment
Jannik Sinner is a two-time Australian Open champion, but his opponent, Alexander Zverev was forced to wade through a tough moment after his loss at the hands of the Italian.
Lukewarm Sinner reaction hints at Australia’s ‘shameful indictment’
It’s no secret Australian Open fans are choosy about who they embrace as heroes. Some reactions were a shameful indictment on the country. And Jannik Sinner felt a touch of that on Sunday.
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