Ash Barty’s emotional farewell to ‘field of dreams’
Ash Barty made a surprise return to this week to the court made famous in her iconic childhood trophy photo. But the visit was emotional for another reason.
Wimbledon
Kyrgios takes ‘no risk’ approach to Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios’ impressive lead-in form to Wimbledon has hit a snag, with the Australian tennis star withdrawing from an event in Mallorca.
Eight Australians edge closer to Wimbledon dream
Australia’s excellent Wimbledon qualifying campaign continues, with eight of the country’s tennis players one win from making the main draw.
McEnroe plans Becker jail visit
John McEnroe says he is saddened over his former rival’s financial difficulties and plans to use a trip to England for Wimbledon to visit him.
Tennis players Russian to change their nationality
Natela Dzalamidze has circumvented Wimbledon’s ban on all competitors from her country by changing her nationality to Georgian before next week’s championships.
Serena goes back to the grassroots
The 23-times grand-slam singles champion pitched up at a provincial club before her return to action, as stars prepare for Wimbledon.
Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon
Former world No 1 Naomi Osaka says she has pulled out of the Wimbledon tennis on Saturday with an Achilles injury.
Resurgent Aussie rewarded with Wimbledon wildcard
Daria Saville was ranked 627 in the world in February after a torrid run with injury but her eye-catching comeback has caught Wimbledon officials’ attention.
Warning to the friendly sorority girls of women’s tennis: Momma’s gonna knock you out
Serena Williams is back for Wimbledon. If anyone can spoil the sorority party at the top of the women’s games, it’s the 40-year-old.
‘I don’t care bro’: Kyrgios explains meltdown
Nick Kyrgios has staged a mid-match protest over fussy umpiring before staging a late rally to stamp his Wimbledon credentials.
No sweat as Kyrgios sees off Tsitsipas
Nick Kyrgios rallies past world no.6 at key Wimbledon lead-up … but only after a spat with the chair umpire over sweating.
‘Let’s go’: Serena’s Insta post ends retirement speculation
She’s back! Serena Williams has sent the tennis world into a spin, a simple Instagram post confirming her chase for Margaret Court’s Grand Slam singles record is not over.
De Minaur claims big scalp at Queen’s Club
Two resurgent Australian stars have reclaimed top-100 rankings as the country’s top player makes a statement on a London grass-court.
No tall order: de Minaur cruises at Queen’s
Aussie notches his fifth successive victory over 211cm American to advance to the round of 16 at key Wimbledon lead-up.
Queen’s Birthday Honours list revealed
Almost 1000 inspirational Australians have been recognised for their contribution to the community as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Wimbledon security chiefs on alert
Wimbledon security chiefs are on high alert for retaliatory attacks over the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.
Aussie’s big call to skip Wimbledon
Australia’s Jordan Thompson has made a strong start to his grass-court season, but one of his countrymen plans to bypass Wimbledon.
Women’s finalists both athletes who care
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are into the French Open final. They’re the best sorts of athletes. Athletes who care.
‘Maybe I’ll get banned’: Aussie calls out farce
Australian John Millman is on the ATP Player Council and slammed UK government interference in Wimbledon’s Russian player ban.
Osaka’s sad Wimbledon bombshell
DAY TWO WRAP: Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka has made a stunning admission ahead of next month’s Wimbledon tournament, as Rafael Nadal started his French Open campaign.
Beaten Aussie’s big Wimbledon call
It was a mostly tough start for the Australians on day one of the French Open, but one of the losing players caused a stir with his Wimbledon stance.
Players reel over Wimbledon ranking fallout
Novak Djokovic is almost certain to lose his No. 1 placement, showing even the sport’s biggest stars delivered a bitter serve by decision to strip Wimbledon of ranking points.
Wimbledon stripped as tour chiefs fight back over bans
Move to strip points from the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament threatens to reduce Grand Slam event to the status of exhibition event.
Wimbledon facing player revolt over Russia stance
Tennis’ most iconic tournament is facing disaster over its decision to ban Russian players – and it could have enormous ramifications among the wider playing group.
Ukrainian player hits back at Nadal
A retired Ukrainian tennis player now serving in his country’s army has hit back at Rafael Nadal over the Wimbledon ban on Russian players.
Nadal’s cryptic threat over Wimbledon ban
Wimbledon could get a little awkward this year with the biggest names in world tennis calling the tournament out for its controversial rules and Rafa Nadal is ready to take action.
Brutally booted off after 14 years and 108 consecutive events
The World Surf League’s mid-season cut is a masterstroke for adding drama but it’s claimed a scalp no-one saw coming.
Becker just couldn’t play by the rules
The descent of the former golden boy of tennis is a long and tangled story of money, women and poor judgment.
Makes no sense to ban us: Azarenka
Ousted Belarusian star hints at consequences for Wimbledon and Lawn Tennis Association for athlete ban.
Djokovic’s Wimbledon fate revealed amid Russia ban saga
Wimbledon has announced more controversial rules ahead of the 2022 grand slam with defending champion Novak Djokovic learning his fate as players slam Russia’s ban.
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