Tennis Australia
Tomljanovic withdraws from United Cup, joins Kyrgios on sidelines
Australia’s top-ranked women’s player has joined its best men’s player as an injury withdrawal from the $22 million event before the tie against Rafael Nadal’s Spain.
- Adam Pengilly
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Why Djokovic is missing from United Cup’s roster of stars
The nine-time Australian Open winner’s return to Australia was welcomed by his peers, but red tape prevented him from lining up in the new mixed-gender event.
- Adam Pengilly
He wanted to play: United Cup boss defends Kyrgios after withdrawal
Judging by the body language and blunt responses from his Australian teammates, Kyrgios’ withdrawal from the United Cup on the eve of the tournament went down badly.
- Michael Chammas
‘Right up his alley’: Stosur reckons Kyrgios will relish return to green and gold
Nick Kyrgios hasn’t played in Australia since his mesmerising Wimbledon run. But his United Cup co-captain expects him to be all-in this week despite his continued absence from the Davis Cup.
- Adam Pengilly
Which big-name locals need an Australian Open wildcard?
The Australian Open entry deadline has arrived, with three familiar local hopes to be at Tennis Australia’s mercy to avoid having to qualify.
- Marc McGowan
Kyrgios eyes Nadal semi that never was, Australia into Billie Jean King Cup semis
Australia has been drawn alongside Spain in the mega money United Cup in Sydney. And it could provide a mouth-watering match-up on the eve of the Australian Open.
- Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
Swiatek, Nadal headline Australia’s new $23 million United Cup event
Ash Barty’s successor as world No.1 and the record-setting men’s champion have leant their support to the new mixed event shaking up the Australian summer.
- Adam Pengilly
Barty walks away from millions in prizemoney but sponsorships still in play
The long-term financial impact of Ash Barty’s decision to retire would ultimately be decided by whether she chooses to remain in the spotlight.
- Zoe Samios and Sam Phillips
- Opinion
- Wimbledon
Barty leaves us wanting more, but grateful for everything she gave us
When Barty first quit tennis, she “wanted to go back to Queensland, refresh, be a normal chick.” Except that normal chicks don’t have her range of skills.
- Alan Attwood
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