Tennis world stunned by grand slam move
Nick Kyrgios already has a grand slam doubles title to his name and is chasing another with a superstar partner later this year.
Australian Open Tennis
Last Aussie man crashes out of French Open
Alexei Popyrin’s golden run at the French Open has come to a shuddering halt, ending Australia’s involvement in the men’s singles with a week still to go in the second grand slam of the year.
‘Huge honour’: Kasatkina impeccable in first grand slam as an Australian
Australia’s high-calibre Russian import prevailed to become the first Australian female to reach the fourth round since Ash Barty’s triumphant year of 2019.
Poportunity knocks: Aussie surges into French Open’s second week
Australian Alexei Popyrin has continued his career-best run at the French Open with a stirring victory that has seen him reach the second week of a major for the second time in his career.
Senior Lib quizzed on chauffeur
A senior Victorian Liberal MP has demanded the party’s deputy leader Sam Groth explain himself after it was revealed the former tennis star used her taxpayer-funded chauffeur to drive him and his wife home following a day out at the Australian Open.
‘Kazakh Kyrgios’ crushes Demon’s Roland Garros dream
In just under three hours Alex de Minaur showed every reason why he could, and every reason why he won’t, win a grand slam title, after crashing out of the French Open in a second round shock.
De Minaur overcomes foot injury in ruthless French Open win
Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur overcame a medical timeout for treatment on a foot injury to complete a ruthless French Open first round victory in Paris.
Aussie trio triumph amid grim Kyrgios news
As his hopeful doubles partner revealed why Nick Kyrgios had to pull out of the French Open, a trio of Aussies got on the winners’ list.
Operation get Rory: Inside Aussie golf’s pursuit of Masters champ
Securing Rory McIlroy for the next two Australian Opens was a massive win for Australian Golf. But how did we get there? And will the cost be worth it?
Rory reveals on Bryson Masters snub
Rory McIlroy won the Masters by being so determined he didn’t talk to his playing partner, and his victory could have positive implications for his Australian visit.
McIlroy news Australia’s waited 11 years for
In one of Australia’s biggest recent sporting coups, Australian Open officials have sealed a deal with Rory McIlroy.
Aus Open seals huge Rory coup
In one of Australia’s biggest recent sporting coups, Australian Open officials have signed Rory McIlroy to play the next two years.
Aus Open on brink of securing golf’s history maker
Golf Australia is in the final stages of talks for Masters hero Rory McIlroy to bring the green jacket Down Under for this Australian Open.
Meet Aussie prodigy with million-dollar dreams and superstars on speed dial
Growing up as the son of Australian tennis stars, having a casual hit with grand slam champions, and being able to pick the brain of golf greats? That’s par for the course for Australia’s latest budding golf superstar.
An Arctic journey to the CFO grand slam
Tennis Australia CFO Katrina Blair had to go to the end of the world to get her dream job. The experience gave Blair the realisation that she had the capability to do anything.
‘Going to happen’: Rory Open rumour takes off
Rory McIlroy loves Australian golf courses and the Australian Open and now there’s growing speculation about the Masters champ heading to play.
Sinner hit ‘rock bottom’ due to doping saga
Two-time Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is preparing to make his return to tennis after a three-month ban and has spoken about the pain his doping saga has caused him.
Aussie tennis star cops monster drugs ban
After revelations he was facing an anti-doping charge last December, an Australian grand slam winner has been handed a heavy penalty.
The secret texts that led to Aussie star’s massive doping ban
Secret texts uncovered during a seven-month investigation by tennis anti-doping officials has Max Purcell facing a lengthy a hiatus from tennis and forfeiting prize money.
Grand slam dream on Aussie star’s radar
After watching Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam at the Masters an Aussie major champion has put the feat on her agenda.
Who was the last Wallabies coach to simultaneously lead a Super Rugby team?
Plus who are the only 25-year-olds to captain Australia in an ODI and which six golfers have won a career Grand Slam?
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.
Racing Confidential: Doncaster deserves Grand Slam status
The quality of the Doncaster Mile again highlights the need to recognise Australia’s strength in racing and create a Grand Slam race series for sprinters and milers.
‘Unrivalled legacy’: Aussie tennis legend dies
An Australian tennis playing and broadcasting legend has died and the tributes are flowing.
Cult event back on the calendar
Some of the biggest names in tennis have made their way to the Australian Open through a tournament that is back after being scrapped.
One thing driving retail sales in January
Australia’s love of sport has helped lift consumer spending for January as cost-of-living pressures ease.
Hird: Essendon 34 has to be envious of WADA’s Sinner debacle
WADA determined Jannik Sinner didn’t try and cheat despite testing positive to a banned substance. Neither did the Essendon 34, and they didn’t test positive at all. Allan Hird writes, it’s time for change.
‘I love it’: LIV star’s mullet key to Aussie success
After he and his teammates ordered mullets for good luck Joaquin Niemann won in Australia for the second time in just over a year.
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.
Wrestling great ready for ‘Brisbane Brawl’
Professional wrestling and acts taps into the ‘creative space’ that AEW star Adam Copeland thrives on.
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