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Alex de Minaur celebrates winning through to the final in Washington.

‘It wasn’t pretty’, but de Minaur seals top-10 return and a place in Washington final

Alex de Minaur sent a signal to junk-balling Frenchman Corentin Moutet – deliberately or not – before even hitting a ball in their Washington semi-final.

  • Marc McGowan

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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are part of legal action against the tennis tours.

‘Stuck in a rigged game’: Kyrgios, Djokovic take legal action in tennis pay fight

Nick Kyrgios has joined Novak Djokovic in a law suit launched against tennis’ governing bodies by the rebel Professional Tennis Players Association.

  • Gillian Tan
Novak Djokovic after his retirement from this year’s Australian Open.

‘I’m trying to understand them’: Djokovic bows out amid boos and cheers

Djokovic brought his showdown with No.2 Alexander Zverev to an abrupt finish after losing a marathon 81-minute first set, prompting a mixture of boos and cheers as he farewelled Melbourne Park for possibly the last time. 

  • Scott Spits, Russell Bennett and Selma Milovanovic
Jelena Dokic has found her voice.

Jelena just needed people to believe in her. She was lucky enough to find three

The star player-turned-commentator says she is “extra proud” of what she has achieved after her tennis career.

  • Jordan Baker
2024 was a massive year in sport.

Higher, faster, stronger ... smarter? Test your knowledge in the 2024 year in sport quiz

From the Demon, to Gout Gout, Oscar Piastri and Raygun, 2024 was a massive year in the world of sport. How closely have you been following events? Take our quiz to find out.

  • Greg Dundas
Alex de Minaur and his British girlfriend Katie Boulter are the talk of the tennis world.

‘You’re in so much trouble’: Why Australia’s United Cup draw spells discord for Demon

Alex de Minaur will have the chance for revenge against his US Open conqueror in a blockbuster Sydney clash against a Great Britain side featuring his partner, Katie Boulter.

  • Cindy Yin
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Nick Kyrgios

Mic drop: Why we need Nick Kyrgios off our TV screens

Charismatic and insightful and vulnerable as the Australian is, these qualities do not offset the abusive and misogynistic behaviour he has once again demonstrated.

  • Emma Kemp
Australian Maya Joint at the US Open last month.

Maya had a $220,000 decision to make. She chose college

Australian Maya Joint has been forced to forfeit a large chunk of her US Open prizemoney due to college laws in the United States.

  • Jesse Dougherty and Billie Eder
Jannik Sinner kisses the US Open trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz.

Jannik Sinner clinches US Open victory over Taylor Fritz after escaping doping ban

The world No.1, who had a potential drugs ban hanging over his head for six months, dedicated his US Open victory to an ailing relative.

  • Marc McGowan
Nick Kygios at the US Open, where he was commentating for ESPN.

Immature, distasteful, offensive ... classless: Kyrgios serves up another drama

Nick Kyrgios is still not back playing tennis competitively, but he is back demeaning women – and continuing his crusade against world No.1 Jannik Sinner.

  • Marc McGowan

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