Nadal vs Federer: best rivalry ever? Rafa that!
It was all magical. And it’s all over now. Rafael Nadal has bid farewell after losing in the Davis Cup at home in Spain. I’m so sad. Fed’s gone, and now Rafa’s gone, and they ain’t ever coming back.
Tennis
‘I have left a legacy’: Rafa bids final farewell
The undisputed ‘King of Clay’, 22-time grand slam winner and all-time great Rafael Nadal has played his final professional tennis match at age 38. His most memorable Grand Slam finals recounted here.
‘I want five kids’: Kyrgios gets serious about future family plans
Nick Kyrgios has opened up about his future family plans like never before as he questions why he is throwing himself back into the “pressure cooker” environment of top-level tennis.
Novak’s words that proved Kyrgios was back
With his two biggest weapons still in his arsenal, Nick Kyrgios is plotting his return to the top of tennis. He tells EMMA GREENWOOD what Novak Djokovic said to help make his comeback a reality.
Cummins’ concert jaunt a cold start to summer
I admire what Pat Cummins does for Australian cricket. But while Australia was being picked apart by Pakistan in Perth, the main man was having a night on the town. The Australian cricket team needs to take a leaf out of the books of Cam Smith and Alex de Minaur.
Demon a rose between two thorns in ATP Finals debut
Alex de Minaur is the first Australia to reach the ATP Finals in two decades. Stats reveal a return of serve better than Novak Djokovic, but also a serve that puts him back among the journeymen. It’s why he’s never beaten Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. Perhaps he never will.
‘Inside, I was dying’: Jelena Dokic on her father, his abuse and the emotional torment
The first interview I did with tennis star Jelena Dokic resulted in her father threatening to kill people with his grenade launcher. This is the story of how I ended up writing her memoir and co-directing a documentary on her life.
‘I don’t hate him’ – Dokic opens up on split from abusive father
Jelena Dokic says people will find it hard to watch what happened to her. In a new film, the ex-tennis prodigy opens up on the horrific abuse she suffered from father Damir – though her feelings towards him are surprising.
Kyrgios reveals ‘insane’ conspiracy theory
Nick Kyrgios is almost ready to make a full return from injury – but the controversial star is making headlines for different reasons, including peddling some wild conspiracy theories.
Kyrgios: Why I’m now friends with Piers Morgan
From Twitter spats which led to Nick Kyrgios telling outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan to ‘eat a d**k’ to world sport’s most unlikely friendship. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Australia’s most divisive tennis star.
True warrior Nadal found greatness in dark at Wimbledon
It’s an impossible job to stitch together a highlights reel of one of the most epic of careers. Too great, too vast, too long-lasting, too significant. The best solution is to rewind to July 7, 2008.
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal reveals retirement plan
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal has revealed his plan to retire, with the 22-time championship winner and Olympic gold medallist set to end his career by Christmas.
Out! Wimbledon line judges gone
Next year’s Wimbledon championships will be the first in the tournament’s history not to feature human line judges, with officials to adopt an AI-based system.
‘Raw and edgy’: Kyrgios launches new beer
Move over Foster’s Lager. Tennis ace Nick Kyrgios is launching a new lager the sports star is hoping will put Australian beer on the global map. It’s the latest venture in Kyrgios’ growing fortune off the court.
16-year old Emerson Jones triumphs as Family Connection Takes Center Stage
World number one junior Emerson Jones made her Far North debut on Wednesday, but for the 16-year old with a bright future, it was an acknowledgment of the past shared with her older brother that was at the forefront of her performance.
WADA appeals World No.1’s doping decision, pursues ban
Jannik Sinner is “very disappointed” but confident after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the decision to clear him in his steroid case, seeking a ban of up to two years.
Sinner shrugs off doping scandal to take out US Open
Jannik Sinner has capped a contentious few months by confirming himself as the world’s premier hard court player with a dazzling display in New York.
Demon’s US Open dreams over after quarter-final nightmare
Alex de Minaur’s US Open campaign is over after a straight sets loss to a rising British star, with the Aussie seemingly fighting an injury throughout.
Popyrin concedes he ‘choked’ in push for first grand slam QF
America’s Frances Tiafoe has ended Alexei Popyrin’s chances at his first grand slam quarter final, with the Aussie conceding he ‘choked’ in a crucial game defining moment.
Demon matches Hewitt feat after winning all-Aussie blockbuster
Alex de Minaur is through to the quarterfinals of the US Open after outlasting a fighting Jordan Thompson, achieving a calendar-year feat no Australian has since Lleyton Hewitt.
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