Alex de Minaur’s secret engagement to English tennis star
After almost five years together, the sporting power couple revealed they had been keeping a “small secret”.
Tennis
Glamour couple facing awkward challenge
Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur will have to put their relationship to the side on New Year’s Day when Great Britain and Australia face off in the United Cup.
Why de Minaur isn’t satisfied with career-best year
Alex de Minaur is fresh off the best year of his career, but the Aussie ace is hungry for even more success in 2025 which begins with the United Cup in Sydney this weekend.
‘Moving forward’: Next gen of Aussie women tennis stars on the up
Former US Open champion Sam Stosur acknowledges that Australia’s elite male players are “hot right now”, but she cautions against discounting the wave of women on the horizon.
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Nick and Novak? Kyrgios hints at dream doubles team
Nick Kyrgios has taken to social media to hint at an incoming doubles partnership with champion Novak Djokovic, in another step towards his long awaited return to the tennis circuit.
Kyrgios confirms unlikely new doubles partner
One time enemies and now great friends, Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will take to the court together in Brisbane.
Six rising stars of Australian tennis to watch this summer
Attention tennis fans: these are the Aussie up-and-comers rising up the world rankings. The young guns reveal their dreams, the heroes they’ve modelled their games on and their secret weapons ahead of the AO.
‘Absolute riot’: Kyrgios’ plan for world No.1
Even before he’s played his first comeback match, Nick Kyrgios has laid down a challenge to the world No.1 after clashing over the Italian’s failed drug tests.
Teen tennis sensation granted Aus Open wildcard
Gold Coast tennis prodigy Emerson Jones, 16, is set to make her senior grand slam debut on home soil, and she could yet be joined by her brother.
Shock names among Aus Open wildcards
Rising stars and a three-time major champ were among those given Australian open wildcards with one particular name not yet included.
‘Still get goosebumps’: How tennis duo’s Olympic pipe dream became reality
John Peers and Matt Ebden netted gold in Paris in the best Olympic result for Australian tennis in 28 years. Four months later, these super dads are still cherishing that historic victory.
How kid from Benalla came to travel the world as an elite tennis umpire
Tom Sweeney has reached the highest rank in international tennis umpiring since “helping out” at a tournament aged 16, with the lure of a free lunch. He reveals what it takes to officiate the sport’s biggest names.
‘Kick in the guts’: Barty, Ricciardo lose jobs
A simple social media update has exposed the truth as Daniel Ricciardo and Ash Barty were quietly released.
‘My mental health is more important than where I’m ranked’
The Australian tennis star addresses his physical and mental struggles, his rise back up the rankings ahead of the Australian Open – and why romance will just have to wait.
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