Queen dethroned: Keys’ storied triumph best since Barty
In a stunning upset, Madison Keys has won her first ever grand slam after defeating Aryna Sabalenka. JULIAN LINDEN writes, it’s the feel-good story tennis needed after Ash Barty’s retirement.
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‘Tracking to be one of the greats’: Jones hailed our new Barty
Those in the know are confident Emerson Jones is destined for tennis greatness. Will she end a nine-year wait for Australian glory in the Australian Open juniors this year?
Demon couldn’t win but here’s one final Australia cannot lose
A pair of Australian mixed doubles partnerships are on the cusp of grabbing the Australian Open title in a final that will turn the heart aflutter regardless of the result.
Keys in test of nerves as Swiatek bounces into Open semis
Madison Keys, a chronic majors underachiever, faces Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals. Swiatek has the awkwardness of a cricketer who’s claimed a catch before replays showed the ball bounced.
Sabalenka’s get-out-of-jail shows cracks in women’s game
Aryna Sabalenka is either one of the greatest tennis players in history or there’s something seriously wrong with the women’s game since Ash Barty retired, writes Julian Linden.
Why beloved Barty can’t stand Aus Open’s new villain
Danielle Collins has polarised fans after her antics on Wednesday night – with most Aussies unable to stand her. SCOTT GULLAN writes Australia’s sweetheart Ash Barty is in the same camp.
Not your average Joe – Aiava reaches the hot seat with $200,000 in her pocket
Destanee Aiava likes being in the second round of the Australian Open. She no longer needs to sell her house to stay on tour. What doesn’t she like on social media? ‘It’s just the Average Joes being shit to people.’
Maya ready to rock the joint on Manic Monday
You cannot tell whether someone is the next Ash Barty, or the next Danny Bonaduce, until you’ve seen them in action in adulthood. American-born Australian is ready for her Australian Open debut.
‘Perfect opportunity’: Barty pumps up teen
Ash Barty has some sage advice for the teenage star who has drawn excited comparisons to the Aussie former world No.1.
‘Next Barty’: Top teen talent seals biggest upset of career in Adelaide
One of Australia’s top young tennis talents has drawn early comparisons to Ash Barty after a romping Round of 32 Adelaide International upset over an opponent ranked 341 spots higher.
Once-in-a-lifetime: Queensland tennis icons light up Brisbane
No Nick and Novak? No worries in Brisbane as two of the state’s finest turned back the clock on their home court for a good cause in front of hundreds.
Ash Barty: Rafa lived out my lost tennis dream
Ash Barty’s historic Australian Open victory was never meant to be her final tennis match. In a tribute to Rafael Nadal, she reveals how grateful she is that one of her favourites lived out his tennis dream.
New high for Aussie rising star
The first Australian to make a WTA 500 singles final since Ash Barty fell just short of victory but will walk away from Mexico with a special new title.
Barty is on board with Picklum in quest for gold
Named after her hero Ash Barty it’s the surfboard Molly Picklum hopes to ride all the way to gold, but the Wimbledon champion is playing an even bigger role in the young surfer’s Olympic quest.
Barty’s smashes comeback talk on centre court return
Alex de Minaur’s misfortune opened the way for Ash Barty to return to centre court at Wimbledon and a potential comeback was on everyone’s mind.
Barty tackles comeback question after shining in Wimbledon return
Ash Barty has made a victorious return to the scene of her greatest triumph on Wimbledon’s Centre Court three years to the day after she won the celebrated title.
‘Who knows?’ Barty Wimbledon return sparks big comeback question
Kim Clijsters will be keeping a keen eye on 2021 Wimbledon champion Ash Barty during the Legends event at the All England Lawn Tennis Club this week.
The 137th edition of Wimbledon is underway
Ash Barty was in the BBC commentary box. Sir David Attenborough received a standing ovation in the Royal Box. David Beckham took his mum. We started under blue skies and ended up holding a brolly. And three Australians scored wins.
Barty set for shock Wimbledon return
For the first time since she won Wimbledon in 2021, Ash Barty will be back on the grass courts in London.
Barty comes clean on future after golf outing
Aussie tennis legend Ash Barty’s return to competitive sport has come to an end sooner than she would have hoped in New Zealand.
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