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Alex de Minaur, of Australia, reacts after a rally with Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

‘Let me down’: Demon’s homecoming focus is clear

Australia’s tennis star Alex de Minaur has confronted his serving demons ahead of a crucial Davis Cup clash that could send the team to November’s finals.

Australia's Alex de Minaur leaves the court after losing to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

‘Let that slip’: Demon’s great Wimbledon regret

With Roger Federer looking on at Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur had a moment he’d like to get back in another early grand slam exit.

DAILY TELEGRAPH MAY 6, 2025. Sprinter Gout Gout at Fox Sports in Artarmon before appearing on The Back Page tonight. Picture: Jonathan Ng

The Elvis aura: Rare trait that links Warnie, Roger and Gout Gout

Athletics poster boy Gout Gout appeared on Fox Sports’ Back Page and the show had never had a more anticipated guest. We take you behind the scenes with Australia’s hottest athlete.

Robert Craddock

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TOPSHOT - Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd after winning the third set during his men's singles quarterfinal match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

The court craft that elevates Djoker above Federer

It’s the tricks the 10-time Australian Open champion uses to outbox and outfox opponents that has him on top of the all-time Slam chart.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point against Jaime Faria of Portugal in the Men's Singles Second Round match during day four of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Djoker survives another bar-room brawl

Novak Djokovic broke Roger Federer’s record for the most match victories at majors. Still winning like a robot. Carlos Alcaraz was untouchable in his second-round triumph before writing, ‘Am I A Serve Bot?’

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Top 10 new EVs: from fast and furious to downright crazy

From Cadillac whoppers to tiny Fiats and the craziest electric vehicle to launch in Australia this year – here are 10 of the newest electric cars to arrive on our shores.

STEPHEN CORBY

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MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Rafael Nadal of Team Spain waves to the spectators as he leaves the court during his farewell after Spain being knocked out on the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19, 2024 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images for ITF)

Nadal vs Federer: best rivalry ever? Rafa that!

It was all magical. And it’s all over now. Rafael Nadal has bid farewell after losing in the Davis Cup at home in Spain. I’m so sad. Fed’s gone, and now Rafa’s gone, and they ain’t ever coming back.

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Swiss footwear brand’s first Aussie store up and running

Swiss sportswear brand On is leveraging global collaborations with Roger Federer, FKA Twigs and Loewe to build its premium performance brand in Australia.

Danielle Long

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures as he celebrates winning against Australia's Alexei Popyrin during their men's singles tennis match on the sixth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 6, 2024. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Djokovic SOS for ‘endangered’ species

Novak Djokovic says tennis is a global sport but it is not accessible. ‘On a club level, tennis is endangered’.

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Rafael Nadal celebrates victory after beating Rodger Federer in the Wimbledon Tennis Championships Mens Final 6th July 2008. (Photo by David Ashdown/Getty Images)

My vote for the single greatest tennis shot ever played

Wimbledon starts next week. Rafael Nadal is having one for the road. This is my enduring memory of the Spaniard.

2019 Australian Open - Practice sessions. Roger Federer trains. Picture: Mark Stewart

There will never be another Roger

To say that Twelve Final Days is for the hardcore Federer fan is being kind. From the protracted online release of his retirement announcement to his star-studded farewell at the Laver Cup in London, Twelve Final Days is worshipful.

JOHN ANDERSON

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Switzerland's Roger Federer playing with Spain's Rafael Nadal of Team Europe reacts in their game against USA's Jack Sock and USA's Frances Tiafoe of Team World during their 2022 Laver Cup men's doubles tennis match at the O2 Arena in London on September 23, 2022. - Roger Federer brings the curtain down on his spectacular career in a

The 12 final days of Roger Federer’s poetic career

Only one criticism was ever levelled at Roger Federer: he lacked the fight of Djokovic and Nadal. ‘I didn’t quite understand what that meant,’ he says in a new documentary | WATCH

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Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates victory against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles semi-final match on day 13 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Sinner knocks off Djokovic’s crown

The Italian silences the Rod Laver Arena crowd with an assured performance, answering every question asked of him to run the champion out of town. Long live the king.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland plays a forehand during a training session ahead of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

‘Big step’: The veteran Swiss champion still climbing the rankings

Stan Wawrinka is almost 39, climbing the rankings and returning to the scene of his ‘big chapter’. He speaks to LINDA PEARCE about the secret to his longevity.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe interact during the doubles match between Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)

Fractious relationship laid bare between Rafa, Roger and Djoker

The niggle between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, in the red corner, and Djokovic, in the blue, has never been a secret. But now, they’re not shying away from it.

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Millman, ‘Scobie’ and the kindness that sums up sport’s good bloke

It was 2020 and John Millman had played a five-set Australian Open epic against Roger Federer. But that didn’t stop sport’s good bloke showing concern for journo, Paul ‘Scobie’ Malone.

Robert Craddock

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Cricket player Peter Siddle is making a return to meet his old team Tasmania at CitiPower centre this weekend. Picture: David Caird

Siddle backs pace stocks despite ‘skipped generation’

Victorian quick Peter Siddle has revealed his likely next career move as he names two teammates as potential Australian stars.

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after winning the Mens final against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament in Brisbane, Sunday, Jan 11, 2015. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Tournament won by Roger Federer returns

A tournament that has previously been won by the likes of Roger Federer and Serena Williams is returning to the summer of tennis calendar.

Marco Monteverde and Robert Craddock

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Federer, Mercedes want to take the tedium out of EV charging

Music was Roger Federer’s competition prelude, and he’s collaborating with an audio entrepreneur on soundtracks to relax electric-vehicle drivers while they wait.

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MeToo tennis drama never feels predictable

While tennis stars are generally boring, don’t let that put you off Fifteen-Love – this series has all the ingredients of a gripping drama.

Hugo Rifkind

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: (L-R) Catherine, Princess of Wales and former Wimbledon Champion Roger Federer of Switzerland interact in the Royal Box prior to the Women's Singles first round match between Shelby Rogers of United States and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Ovation for Federer as new king of the court emerges | WATCH

Roger Federer enjoyed a two minute long standing ovation at Wimbledon as his potential heir, Carlos Alcaraz, was carving up the opposition.

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EMBARGO FOR TWAM 01 APRIL 2023. FEE MAY APPLY. Samphire Resort, Rottnest Island, WA. Photo: Supplied

A classic WA holiday location goes luxe

Quokkas have received a ‘glow-up’ in recent years, and now this ‘barefoot luxe’ resort has given Rottnest Island an opulent overhaul of its own.

Caroline Overington

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Grow up: Walters’ off-field plea to baby Broncos

Kevin Walters has moved to address the worrying culture crisis infecting Red Hill, making a pre-emptive pitch for change.

Robert Craddock

MELBOURNE . 27/01/2023. TENNIS. Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Karen Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on Rod Laver Arena. Stefanos Tsitsipas during todays 4 set win . Pic: Michael Klein

Flying Greek in reach of the summit

Has anyone ever played tennis as beautifully as Roger Federer? Yes. Stefanos Tsitsipas. He chases two dreams in one on Sunday night – his first major title and the World No. 1 slot.

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Laver, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic … who’s the GOAT?

Laver, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic … who’s the GOAT?

Easy question. Difficult answer. Fascinating. Head-scratching. Have your say.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates set point in the quarterfinals singles match against Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic during day nine of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Novak v Stefanos: men’s final we all want to see

Voracious fans, headstrong and crazily skilled players – fight night between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas would be something else in the final of the Australian Open. There’s just the one complication. They haven’t won their semi-finals yet.

TOPSHOT - This hand out photo released by the Tennis Australia on February 18, 2021 shows Serena Williams of the US gets emotional at a press conference after losing her women's semi-final match against Japan's Naomi Osaka on day eleven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (Photo by ROB PREZIOSO / TENNIS AUSTRALIA / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

The big problem behind wild Aus Open claim

The Australian Open is almost upon us, but one comment in the past week raised plenty of eyebrows in the tennis world – and left many wondering whether a swifty is being pulled on fans.

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What Nick Kyrgios needs right now

The alleged unpopularity contest between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic, the voice and heart versus head, and a lack of amusement at Prince Harry’s tales.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer of Team Europe shows emotion alongside Rafael Nadal following their final match during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)

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.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer of Team Europe shows emotion alongside Rafael Nadal following their final match during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)

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

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