Kings of the court are ready
The global superstars of men’s tennis have largely dispelled doubts about their fitness before the Australian Open.
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Kuznetsova keeps a patient eye
Svetlana Kuznetsova is a patient woman.
Pliskova’s wounded role model
Karolina Pliskova has joined her wounded compatriot Petra Kvitova on the Brisbane International trophy.
Victory for ‘baby Fed’
Finally some luck came Grigor Dimitrov’s way in a tennis final on Australian soil.
Eugenie picture of perseverance
Eugenie Bouchard is taking small steps forward in her quest to return to the top level.
Kerber learned to win and lose
When she thinks about it, Angelique Kerber can hardly believe the stellar year she has just had.
Townsville teen wins on debut
Queensland teenager Lizette Cabrera pulled off a major upset on day one of the Hobart International.
Djokovic’s Aus Open statement
Djokovic was apologetic after a ball he slammed hit a spectator, but beating world No.1 Andy Murray had him delighted.
France claim Hopman Cup
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Pliskova’s Brisbane rebound
Karolina Pliskova has handed a crushing defeat to Alize Cornet to win the Brisbane International women’s singles final.
Dimitrov books surprise final
Grigor Dimitrov has ended top seed Milos Raonic’s Brisbane International title defence, and will face Kei Nishikori in the final.
Special bond still there
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are still the best of mates despite the change in fortunes over the past year.
Top players condemn fixing
Those who know the elite Australian junior facing match-fixing allegations are stunned by the charges against him.
Murray slips into semi
Top-seeded Andy Murray struggled to pass Nicolas Almagro in the Qatar Open quarter-finals on a windy and chilly Doha night.
Federer in winning warm-up
With a performance as emphatic as it was rapid, Roger Federer signalled his readiness for the Australian Open last night.
Stosur confident she can carry on
Sam Stosur is taking inspiration from Roger Federer and Serena Williams and thinks she can keep playing until she’s 35.
Raonic gets the net result
Rafael Nadal last night ended his maiden visit to the Brisbane International by faltering in the quarter-finals.
Campaign stopped in its tracks
The Australians’ men’s singles campaign was silenced yesterday after last man standing Jordan Thompson folded.
Failing champs confound formline
The crystal ball is working overtime with the Australian Open women’s singles starting in just over a week.
Nadal out of Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal end maiden visit to Brisbane International, faltering in quarter-finals against Milos Raonic 4-6 6-3 6-4.
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