All that was left of de Minaur was a chalk outline
The shell-shocked Alex de Minaur is heading to next week’s Davis Cup tie in Sweden and a place he knows all too well. The drawing board.
Wimbledon
Teen sensation thrashed, but Emerson Jones loved every second
A landslide defeat was the risk when Tennis Australia gave the world’s best junior a wildcard into the Australian Open. She drew a thunderous opponent who wiped her away. Regardless, she was stoked for the experience.
Keeping up with Jones will test even the best
Teenage sensation Emerson Jones has drawn Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open. It will be the introduction to the public of a prodigious talent. Organisers could go the whole hog and plonk the 16-year-old on Rod Laver Arena.
World no.2 injury reveal as Aus Open withdrawal hits
As a reigning grand slam winner was forced out of the Australian Open a post-match limp at the United Cup sounded some alarm bells for a five-time major champ.
Fit again Demon a scary sight for rivals
The hip injury that ruined his Wimbledon dreams appears long gone after Alex de Minaur dominated his singles match, only for Australia to lose their United Cup tie to Argentina.
From Home Hill to Wimbledon: Walton’s incredible rise
Adam Walton grew up playing tennis on courts in the tiny rural town of Home Hill in North Queensland – he now has giant-killing hopes after earning a Brisbane International wildcard.
Brisbane options limited for Tomic
If Bernard Tomic wants to try to qualify for the Brisbane International, he will need some help from tournament organisers.
Brisbane event a ‘showcase’ for Krygios
With Nick Kyrgios having been sidelined a long time, Pat Rafter is not sure how the returning star will fare at the Brisbane International.
Tennis legend dies, aged 91
An Australian tennis icon who won Wimbledon and the US Open singles titles has died at the age of 91.
What it takes to be a financial adviser to the ultra rich
With clients that ski in Aspen, climb the Andes or eat strawberries at Wimbledon, sourcing investment opportunities for the ultra rich is both an art and a science, says this industry leader.
True warrior Nadal found greatness in dark at Wimbledon
It’s an impossible job to stitch together a highlights reel of one of the most epic of careers. Too great, too vast, too long-lasting, too significant. The best solution is to rewind to July 7, 2008.
Out! Wimbledon line judges gone
Next year’s Wimbledon championships will be the first in the tournament’s history not to feature human line judges, with officials to adopt an AI-based system.
The questions facing Kyrgios as he takes step into the unknown
Two years after holding favouritism for the US Open, Nick Kyrgios returns to court this week as former stars ponder whether the 2022 Wimbledon finalist can ever get back to his best.
‘Excited’ de Minaur locks in return
Australia’s best grand slam hope has given an update on his injury recovery as two youngsters earnt US Open wildcards.
Inside story of Mollie’s rivalry with Ariarne Titmus
They’re two of the fastest swimmers in the world and they train in the same pool. Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan open up on their relationship, and how Dean Boxall is central to their success.
Match point: Discover the world’s most scenic tennis courts
Serve up luxury while you stay at some of the most breathtaking destinations.
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.
Do the Olympics need Paris more than the city needs the Games?
Few cities can match it for atmosphere, self-assuredness, history, gravitas, creativity, flair, passion, joy, crankiness and imagination.
Alcaraz strikes and reveals his masterplan – all-time greatness
Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon victory over Novak Djokovic is so breathtaking, so electrifying, so assertive, so stupendous and filled with so many bolts of brilliance that it makes you gasp.
Djoker ‘annihilated’ in brutal Wimbledon ‘changing of the guard’
With a performance of rare brilliance, Carlos Alcaraz routed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, denying the Serbian legend’s bid to create more history.
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