Thanks Sam! Gallant Stosur finished with singles life
As the final curtain drew on Sam Stosur’s singles career, there was nothing but pride. Here’s how it ended for the Aussie champ, whose mark on tennis will remain forever.
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Chequemate: Aussie wildcard secures monster payday
Australia is going wild for Maddison Inglis after the world No.133 wildcard added to her first grand slam win to guarantee a monster pay cheque.
‘Positive vibes’: Demon charges at Oz Open
There will be another Aussie playing at the Australian Open this weekend after a big day in Melbourne.
Aussie wildcard stuns again in Melbourne
The biggest wins of Maddison Inglis’ career keep coming at the Australian Open.
‘Ripping win’: Aussie in stunning upset
A massive win on day four at the Australian Open as put this Aussie on course for a bumper payday.
World’s wildest doubles pairing planning Aus Open all-nighter
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are the world’s loosest doubles pair and already have plans for a post-Aus Open blowout at one of Melbourne’s most-notorious night spots.
Will tennis ever do the talking for our greatest showman?
Umpire outbursts. Victory laps. Jaw-dropping winners. The Nick Kyrgios Show is always a must-see. But another early Australian Open exit brings more serious questions.
Groth: How Kyrgios can pull off upset of the century
Recovering from Covid, Nick Kyrgios faces one of the biggest tests of his career against Daniil Medvedev. But the Aussie still has some tricks up his sleeve, writes Sam Groth.
Kyrgios sides with Tiley – and he’s not the only one
Craig Tiley was booed by the crowd on Thursday and Tennis Australia’s relationship with the government has soured. But Nick Kyrgios and the players feel differently.
Kyrgios caper to test Medvedev’s mettle
The sneaky Nick Kyrgios that could make the Australian Open’s favourite blood boil.
‘The universe connects us’ – Barty wins on First Nations Day
Ash Barty played her role to perfection with a commanding win on the inaugural First Nations Day at the Australian Open.
More-worldly Inglis ready to take off
Maddison Inglis isn’t satisfied with beating last year’s US Open runner-up and hopes she is just getting started this fortnight
Star showered in boos during hilarious Open interview
As far as post-match interviews go, it will be tough to find a funnier one than Alexander Zverev’s exchange with Dylan Alcott.
Barty’s 52-minute demolition job
Ash Barty is wasting no time as she looks to win a third grand slam title with the world Number 1 taking just 52 minutes to secure her spot in the Australian Open third round.
How Stosur finally found freedom
The 2022 Australian Open will be Sam Stosur’s last as a singles player but she found something on the way out
Here’s hoping Kyrgios’ dumb act doesn’t go viral
The showmanship of Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open last night was good for a laugh but on the nation’s deadliest Covid day, his final act was stupid.
Barty rival’s secret Aussie weapon
After reverting to underarm serves the struggling world number two turned to an Aussie as she plots a path to an Australian Open showdown with Ash Barty.
Bizarre reason stars are being ‘booed’
Your ears are deceiving you. The world’s top tennis players aren’t being booed. But the actual explanation for what is happening is just as weird.
Aus Open’s $2m dilemma: What to do with Kyrgios?
Tennis Australia has lost a significant amount of money through the pandemic. Now, the chance to recoup some lost earnings. So the $2m question. What to do with Nick Kyrgios?
Australian Open star tests positive to Covid
French tennis player Ugo Humbert learns he has tested positive to coronavirus just hours after his first Australian Open match.
Aussie winners keep coming at Melbourne Park
Getting a wildcard in to the Australian Open could just be the start of a big run.
Part magician, part Russian philosopher
Daniil Medvedev is the best player at the Australian Open who hasn’t been deported.
‘I’m gonna cry’: Aussie causes huge upset
A big day of Aussies in action at Melbourne Park has returned a huge win.
Groth: How Djoker debacle screwed over 127 players
There was the court circus, the hotel detention and the political muscle flexing. But the worst part of the Djokovic saga came to the fore on Monday, writes Sam Groth.
Tennis future is bright for this Sinner
Italy’s Jannik Sinner is the youngest member of the world’s top 10 but is most interested in continued improvement
Curious about Kyrgios for Aus Open
Nick Kyrgios will play his first match of the new tennis year at the Australian Open but what should we expect?
How the Pop plans to go boom
Alexei Popyrin is one of Australia’s most promising tennis players and he made moves last year to realise his potential. Here’s his plan to get even better.
Aus Open hopeful Storm-ing up tennis ranks
Storm Sanders has overcome significant health challenges and injuries to return to the Australian Open this year
Aussie ace won’t condemn drunken fans
His opponent saw red over the antics of some inebriated Aussie fans but it’s far from the wildest scenes John Millman’s ever witnessed on court. FULL AUSSIE WRAP
Millman details back issue after Aus Open win
John Millman moved into the Australian Open’s second round with a four-set victory over Feliciano Lopez
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