Dokic embarrasses tennis world with her powerful voice
The biggest names in the sport should be ashamed for going to ground over a shocking alleged tennis court assault, leaving Jelena Dokic to lead the way writes David Riccio.
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Final curtain falls on Federer’s historic career
The storied career of Roger Federer has come to a close in the Laver Cup in a fitting way, with great rival Rafael Nadal by his side.
Fed’s tearful goodbye with his trusted left-hand man
If Roger Federer could not retire from tennis with a championship, then he would take the sentimental alternative, leaving not a dry eye in the house | WATCH
Even Federer’s defeats were masterpieces
An artist quite unlike any other, the Swiss star just carried on painting, long after the palette had seemed dry.
US Open chaos: Special Ks out, Kyrgios fined, Rafa dumped
Nick Kyrgios is now favourite to win the US Open after 24 hours of wild results in New York. Meanwhile, the Special Ks are out of the doubles.
Level with Rafa, Novak: Rival’s shock Kyrgios call
Nick Kyrgios has secured one of the biggest wins of his career, knocking world number one Daniil Medvedev who reserved high praise for his Australian rival.
As good as Rafa: world No.1 heaps praise on Kyrgios
The wild Australian is far from perfect but he played exhilarating tennis to defeat the world No.1 at the US Open.
Kooyong Classic coup as big names sign up
The Kooyong Classic will return next year with a bang after scoring commitments from two of the world’s top-20 stars.
Wimbledon bombshell: Nick reacts to Rafa’s shock exit
Nick Kyrgios is through to his first ever grand slam final after Rafael Nadal was forced to make the heartbreaking call to pull out of the tournament.
Frenemies forever: Why Nick and Rafa hate each other
Raging bulls Nick Kyrgios and Rafa Nadal have endured a rocky relationship for almost a decade. Don’t expect it to be any different when they lock horns again at Wimbledon.
Kyrgios straight into final as Rafa withdraws
The controversial Australian tennis star has been given a free pass to the Wimbledon final after semi-final opponent Rafa Nadal withdrew with an injury.
Three reasons why Kyrgios can win Wimbledon
Friday’s semi-final between the Australian an Rafael Nadal will bristle with animosity if the creaking and injured old Spaniard can get out of bed.
Nadal’s unfixable injury leaves him in doubt to face Kyrgios
In a match where even his father was begging him to retire due to injury, Rafael Nadal was able to win a five set epic quarter final but is in doubt to face Nick Kyrgios in the semis.
What do we make of Nincompoop Nick?
Rarely do Nick Kyrgios’ awe-inspiring athletic qualities get a mention over his unquestionably regrettable conduct. Such is the life of the nincompoop.
‘I’m only human. It was hard to focus on the mission at hand’
Fresh off booking a Wimbledon semi-final against Rafael Nadal, the first question Nick Kyrgios was asked was about a different kind of court, in his hometown of Canberra.
Kyrgios’ unlikely Nadal ally in Tsitsipas bully brawl
While Nick Kyrgios has been painted the villain by many during his incredible Wimbledon run, the polarising Aussie has found support in the most unlikely of places.
Reason Serena wore black tape on her face
Serena Williams’ time at Wimbledon came to a premature and unexpected end, but fans were more interested in what was on her face.
Novak is already the GOAT … for stubbornness
Novak Djokovic hasn’t won a grand slam title in a year and has fallen two behind Rafael Nadal – and he only has himself to blame.
Nadal’s ‘career-ending’ injury worry after 22nd slam win
Rafael Nadal has revealed the extreme lengths he went to to secure a 14th Roland Garros title – overcoming a crippling foot injury that threatens his future on court.
Nadal won dragging a ball and chain
After capturing a record 22nd Grand Slam title, Spanish tennis legend reveals the extraordinary measures he took just to stay on court.
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