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‘My new homeland’: Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia
Women’s world No.12 Daria Kasatkina will play for Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the federal government.
- Scott Spits
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‘I’m not supporting that’: Grand slam champion unaware of bombshell tennis lawsuit
Nick Kyrgios called the bombshell legal action a “special moment” for tennis and said it was widely supported by the world’s top players. But four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz made it clear he is not one of them.
- Marc McGowan
‘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
‘Three weeks crying’: Swiatek responds to ‘immature or hysterical’ label
The five-time grand slam champion has detailed the emotional toll of the past six months following an incident on court at Indian Wells last week.
- Billie Eder
‘He told me he followed me everywhere’: Raducanu opens up on stalking ordeal
Flanked by a pair of security guards, Emma Raducanu sat in an interview room in California, speaking about the presence of a “fixated” spectator at her most recent match in Dubai.
- Simon Briggs
Only two teens will be in tennis’ top 100 women on Monday. One is an Aussie
Australia’s Maya Joint didn’t know she had broken into the top 100 until friends and family flooded her phone with congratulatory messages.
- Marc McGowan
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- Venus Williams
Venus Williams’ ‘comeback’ is an indictment on tennis
It is a win for nostalgic fans who remember the seven-time grand slam champion’s halcyon days, but make no mistake, this is an indictment on a women’s tour lacking in star power.
- Marc McGowan
Emma Raducanu confronted by ‘stalker’ before tearful exit in Dubai tournament
The 2021 US Open champion was visibly emotional as she went to the umpire’s chair after the second game of her match with Karolina Muchova.
Australian Open prizemoney is $96.5m, but some tour players struggle to make a living. Here’s why
There is an arms race across the four majors – the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open – to position themselves as the biggest, best and most lucrative.
- Marc McGowan
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At it happened: Keys wins women’s title after three-set classic, ‘lots of therapy’ pays off
Madison Keys is the new Australian Open champion after denying Aryna Sabalenka a historic third-straight title. Follow along for all the reactions.
- Roy Ward
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