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The tennis-superstar mum: It’s the birth of a new era – almost

A raft of former top-ranked players competing in this year’s Australian Open are now mums. But what seems like a new trend is, in fact, anything but.

  • Alan Attwood

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Nick Kyrgios poses for a selfie with fans after his first round win at the Australian Open, a match rival Liam Broady discusses in the documentary Australia’s Open.

‘Out of control’ and ‘awful’: Documentary aims to reveal real Australian Open

Australia’s Open has plenty of big matches and big names, but what it really needs is juicy backstage drama.

  • Sandra Hall
Novak Djokovic mimicked beaten rival Ben Shelton’s “hang up the phone” gesture.

Djokovic mocks rival as he reaches 10th US Open final, 2021 champion Medvedev awaits

Novak Djokovic added a touch of insult to injury by mimicking Ben Shelton’s “Hang up the phone!” celebration gesture in his semi-final win. Djokovic will play Daniil Medvedev in the final.

  • Howard Fendrich
Cricket great Justin Langer, inset, reported a suspicious figure leaving the home of his neighbour, tennis legend Margaret Court, in Perth on Australia Day. Picture: Getty Images

Langer lends a hand as tennis legend Court’s Perth home targeted in burglary

Margaret Court and her husband were on holiday when their home was broken into on Australia Day, but neighbour Justin Langer was among those who disturbed the alleged intruders.

  • Heather McNeill
Coco Gauff in action in Melbourne on Friday.

Coco Gauff impressed Serena Williams – and the feeling is mutual

American Coco Gauff, who once filled in as a “younger version body double” for Serena Williams, believes the retired legend’s status is undisputed as the greatest player of all time.

  • Scott Spits
Tennis players Nikki Cauchi and Adam Watson can’t wait for the Glam Slam LGBTQ tournament at the Australian Open.

It’s party time at the Australian Open’s ‘Glam Slam’

The LGBTQ tennis event will feature 180 competitors from 14 countries.

  • Stephen Brook
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Roger Federer is in a race against time to recover from a knee injury before the Australian Open.

Federer: the best of the best takes his rest

Roger Federer, who has announced his imminent retirement, has claims to be the best sportsman in all senses of the word in most people’s living memory.

  • Greg Baum
Barry and Margaret Court watching the Australian Open in Melbourne in January, 2020.

‘I admired Serena – but I don’t think she admired me’: Margaret Court on being ostracised for her beliefs

The controversial Australian tennis great speaks about her enduring love for the sport, being shunned by the game and why she will never back down.

  • Oliver Brown
Former tennis player Margaret Court.

Margaret Court laments ‘LGBT bullying’ and Serena Williams parallels in UK interview

In a feature interview with a UK newspaper, the Perth-based pastor claims nobody spoke to her at this year’s Wimbledon competition.

  • Cameron Myles
Serena Williams departs from the stage, making a heart to fans after her loss in the US Open.

‘An incredible ride’: Serena’s emotional farewell as Tomljanovic ends champion’s career

Serena Williams gamely fielded question after question about the loss to Ajla Tomljanovic that has ended her career, saying she had no regrets about walking away from her playing career.

  • Stuart Miller

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