Wimbledon wrap: Demon downs Duckworth
Alex de Minaur has progressed to the second round of Wimbledon with a hard-fought win over compatriot James Duckworth as a pack of Aussies took to the court.
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De Minaur ousts Duckworth as Djokovic eases through
Novak Djokovic needed a mere one hour and 58 minutes to wipe Centre Court while ninth-seeded Alex de Minaur survived a few curly moments to beat countryman James Duckworth.
Aussie’s wild Wimbledon comeback; underdog to face Alcaraz
Aleksandar Vukic will walk on to centre stage at Wimbledon to play Carlos Alcaraz after an opening round win that saw a fellow Aussie mount a stunning comeback in five sets.
The 137th edition of Wimbledon is underway
Ash Barty was in the BBC commentary box. Sir David Attenborough received a standing ovation in the Royal Box. David Beckham took his mum. We started under blue skies and ended up holding a brolly. And three Australians scored wins.
Navratilova set on fight for sex-based women’s sport
Former Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova affirms her opposition to transgender women in women’s sports, on the eve of this year’s championships.
No bigger dissolution of a Fab Four since McCartney left Beatles
The Championships have the air of a farewell to a legendary era as the greatest generation in the history of tennis is over when the gates open at the All England Club on Monday.
Djoker to defy his wife in Wimbledon return
Novak Djokovic is one of three superstars heading to Wimbledon under major injury clouds, with even the Serbian legend’s wife asking why he’s pushing so hard to return.
‘It’s unreal’ – Bolt avoids bus stop in Wimbledon qualifying thriller
There’s few tournaments more cruelly tense than the Wimbledon qualifying tournament. Alex Bolt has survived, taking Australia’s male contingent to 10 at the All England Club next week.
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.
Demon to live out Olympic dream
One of the strongest Australian teams at the Paris Olympics will be on the tennis courts with a nine-player contingent set to go for gold.
de Minaur ‘deservedly’ under pressure, says former star
A former Wimbledon semi-finalist has backed Alex de Minaur to achieve his best finish yet despite a shock loss last week.
Big Wimbledon news for Ajla despite loss
She was denied her first title but after making the final on grass in Birmingham, Ajla Tomljanovic was given a Wimbledon reward.
Barty set for shock Wimbledon return
For the first time since she won Wimbledon in 2021, Ash Barty will be back on the grass courts in London.
Aussie triumphs build Wimbledon hopes
A series of wins by Australians on the grass courts of England are building hopes of a strong Wimbledon campaign.
Shock loss hits Demon Wimbledon seeding
A winner at his last start, Alex de Minaur couldn’t defend the points at Queen’s, which could impact his ranking and Wimbledon seeding.
de Minaur prepares for grass season with golf and a cuppa
A cup of tea, cucumber sandwiches, a shirt too small and some joshing from his sassy girlfriend was Alex de Minaur’s day ahead of the Queen’s Club competition in London.
‘Smile on my face’: Demon in rare air
A win on grass in the Netherlands has given Alex de Minaur a career-high ranking and special confidence heading to Wimbledon.
‘I don’t know’: Nadal leaves door open on French Open return
Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end as he crashed out in the first round in straight sets.
Demon: we enjoy that calmness of being off the court
Alex de Minaur has experienced the spotlight at his home grand slam, but the Australian No.1 could scarcely believe the new level of interest from his relationship with British No.1 Katie Boulter.
‘He can win a slam’: Demon backed despite Aus Open exit
Former Aussie tennis players remain confident that Alex de Minaur has what it takes to win a grand slam, but maybe there’s one particular tournament that suits him best.
The bad blood behind Ajla and her next Open rival
There’s enough bad blood between Ajla Tomljanovic and Jelena Ostapenko for a Taylor Swift song. They clash at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Tomljanovic eager to fill Barty’s massive shoes
Ash Barty really was irreplaceable. Two years after she was World No. 1 and Wimbledon Australian Open champion, Australia doesn’t have a single women’s player in the top 100.
‘Blown away’: Barty blueprint behind fast rising Aussie star
After a junior career comparable to Ash Barty’s, Taylah Preston is ready to make an impact on the main tour, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Call with boyfriend de Minaur behind Boulter’s rise
British tennis player Katie Boulter climbed more than 100 places in the world rankings following a video call with boyfriend Alex de Minaur.
‘More to give’: Big retirement hint for Kyrgios
Recent admissions from Nick Kyrgios have cast doubt over his future but a return to the court could be coming soon.
Heard the one about Djoker playing Kyrgios?
Here’s a theory about why Novak Djokovic buried the hatchet with Nick Kyrgios … before burying him in their Wimbledon final.
Min Woo reveals Minjee secret on eve of Australian Open
Min Woo Lee unveils what affliction threatened his sister’s career this year.
Tennis legend’s message to injured Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios has played just one competitive match this year, but an Aussie tennis great says he can return and compete for grand slams.
Kyrgios to miss fourth straight slam after US Open withdrawal
After making 2022 the most successful year of his career, Nick Kyrgios won’t end up making an appearance at any of 2023’s four grand slams after pulling out of the US Open with injury.
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