‘About bloody time’: Tennis’ Kyrgios mistakeEXCLUSIVE COLUMN: After Nick Kyrgios was hit with a suspension for tanking, PAT CASH reveals how the ATP Tour has erred in dealing with the Aussie problem child.
Nick in the naughty corner: What comes next?HE sounds contrite after being slapped with a playing ban for his Shanghai tanking episode but will anything really change in the career of Nick Kyrgios?
Kyrgios’ surprising reaction to big ban for tankingAUSTRALIAN tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios has been sensationally suspended until next year by the ATP for his bizarre behaviour at the Shanghai Masters.
Stunning year has top spot in Murray’s sightANDY Murray has won his sixth title of the year with victory in the Shanghai Masters and has closed the gap on the world’s top ranked player, Novak Dojokovic.
VIDEO: Djokovic destroys racket in on-court meltdownA SMASHED racket, torn shirt, and a lot of frustration; Novak Djokovic struggled to control his emotions after being ousted from the Shanghai Masters by Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut.
Gavrilova stuns world No. 1 in Hong KongAUSTRALIA’S Daria Gavrilova has produced one of the best performances of her career, beating the world’s top ranked women Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-1.
Murray cruises in Shanghai, Wawrinka crashes outGILLES Simon has shocked world No.3 Stan Wawrinka in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on a day that saw Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray ease into the quarter-finals.
Kyrgios fined, avoids suspension for tankingNICK Kyrgios has avoided a suspension but has received what’s thought to be the biggest fine of the tennis year after his display at the Shanghai Masters.
Ban for Kyrgios looks unlikelyACCORDING to rarely applied rules of the ATP Tour, its officials are able to suspend Nick Kyrgios for his deplorable lack of effort during a loss in China on Wednesday.
‘All class’: Dimitrov’s kind act for crying ball boyVIDEO: While Nick Kyrgios was making headlines for tanking and clashing with spectators, Grigor Dimitrov brought more than a touch of class to the Shanghai Masters.
Good Nick Hunting: Our real problem with KyrgiosUNDERNEATH the tanking, swearing and chaotic form fluctuations, there is one awful thing that Australia’s rage with tennis problem child Nick Kyrgios boils down to.
Kyrgios facing ATP sanction for tankingNICK Kyrgios was slammed for tanking points in his exit from the Shanghai Masters and ATP Tour officials are now considering whether to take further action.
‘McEnroe was never this bad’NICK Kyrgios is being panned by the world’s media following his latest controversial act, seemingly tanking a match before arguing with spectators.
‘Total disgrace’: Kyrgios’ shocking tank jobNICK Kyrgios has been slammed as “pathetic” and “a total disgrace” after blatantly tanking in a shocking exit from the Shanghai Masters.
Move that could be the making of KyrgiosNICK Kyrgios’ rivals should be worried after a significant coaching change he believes has taken his game to a whole new level.
Nadal to headline Sydney Fast4SYDNEY’S Fast4 exhibition in Sydney will be a star-studded affair after Rafael Nadal and Japan’s Kei Nishikori signed on to face Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic in the Twenty20 of tennis.
Murray furious over private noteTENNIS star Andy Murray has unleashed his anger over his private match notes being broadcast around the world.
‘Bored’ Kyrgios advances at Shanghai MastersNICK Kyrgios said he was “bored” during his straight-sets win over Sam Querrey as he extended his hot run of form at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.
Tennis’ Big Four is officially deadTHE Big Four of tennis died this week after complications with various ailments and old age. It was 13.
Raonic returns to defend Brisbane titleMILOS Raonic will return to defend his Brisbane International crown, but he will face stiff competition with four of the world’s top six men vying for the title.
Kyrgios poised to break decade-long droughtIT’S been more than a decade since Australian tennis had a man inside the world’s top 10. Nick Kyrgios could change that in a matter of weeks.
Stanimal joins the Raging Bull Down UnderUS Open champion Stan Wawrinka and 14-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal will begin their Australian Open preparations at the Brisbane International.
Aussie Open confirms full house of starsTHE 2017 Australian Open is poised to hoist the full house sign with confirmation the sport’s elite will return to Melbourne Park in January.
Kyrgios claims biggest title of careerNICK Kyrgios will head to the star-studded Shanghai Masters brimming with confidence after overcoming David Goffin in the final of the Japan Open.
‘Unfinished business’ for DellacquaEXACTLY one year ago today, Woodvale-raised tennis player Casey Dellacqua’s world was turned upside down.
Kyrgios into Japan Open final against GoffinNICK Kyrgios is into the final of the Japan Open after beating Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 in their semi-final in Tokyo on Saturday.
Kyrgios cruises into Tokyo semi-finalsNICK Kyrgios is on track for his third title of the year, winning through to the semi-finals of the Japan Open with a 6-4 6-2 victory over Gilles Muller.
Kyrgios‘ free ride into Tokyo quartersNICK Kyrgios has moved through to the Japan Open quarter-finals without hitting a ball after his opponent Radek Stepanek withdrew from their scheduled match.
ITF fires back at SharapovaA war of words has erupted between Maria Sharapova and tennis’ governing body after here two-year doping suspension was reduced.
Tennis star stalked by hotel maidANDY Murray was stalked by a maid who followed him to several tournaments and even broke into his room to “stroke his arm”.
Kyrgios’ classy act for sick fanNICK Kyrgios usually polarises opinion with his on-court behaviour but one classy act won over the whole crowd at the Japan Open.
‘I can’t make it. I’m dead. I’m gone’TENNIS star Stan Wawrinka has opened up in painful detail about his distressed breakdown before the US Open final.
D-Day arrives for SharapovaTHE world’s top sports court will rule tonight on Maria Sharapova’s appeal against her two-year tennis ban over doping.
Bright Future for teen ace CabreraAUSSIE teenager Lizette Cabrera will leap over seven Australian women in the world rankings after winning her second Futures tournament title in as many weeks.
Australian Open hoodwinks Twitter with ‘new’ logoAUSTRALIAN Open organisers got Twitter up in arms after unveiling a “new” logo before later revealing it was a joke ahead of a real rebranding next week.
Kyrgios squanders lead, Tomic winsNICK Kyrgios was looking good against Kevin Anderson in China before things unravelled but compatriot Bernard Tomic fared better.
Why world’s best are returning to AustraliaGARBINE Muguruza and Angelique Kerber will headline the Brisbane International in January. But have very different reasons for returning to Australia.
Nadal’s dramatic mid-match interruptionRAFAEL Nadal enhanced his reputation as one of tennis’s good guys by halting a match to search for a missing toddler in the crowd.
World No.1 heading to Brisbane InternationalTWO of the top-ranked women on the planet and winners of three grand slam titles in 2016 will headline the Brisbane International in January.
Serena’s defiance: I won’t be silencedSERENA Williams has posted a powerful message on issues of social injustice as she reflected on the recent deaths of African-American men at the hands of law enforcement.
Ajla returns to court without coachAUSTRALIA’S Croatian tennis import Ajla Tomljanovic’s comeback from shoulder surgery will go ahead without coach John-Laffnie de Jager.
In-form Wozniacki knocks Stosur out in ChinaSAMANTHA Stosur has fallen victim to Tokyo champion Caroline Wozniacki at the Wuhan Open, suffering a straight-sets first-round defeat.
AFLGil’s cutting sledge riles AgassiAFL boss Gillon McLachlan will never beat Andre Agassi in a tennis match, but he did best him in the trash-talking department.
Australia’s Davis Cup draw revealedAUSTRALIA will kick off its 2017 Davis Cup campaign at home after drawing the Czech Republic in the opening round.
Australia’s Davis Cup draw revealedAUSTRALIA will kick off its 2017 Davis Cup campaign at home after drawing the Czech Republic in the opening round.
What Kyrgios has that I didn’t: AgassiTENNIS legend Andre Agassi has acknowledged the ‘rebellious’ career parallels between he and fiery Aussies Nick Kyrgios but says there’s one big difference.
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Davis Cup team need luck of the drawAUSTRALIA’s 2017 Davis Cup aspirations rest with the luck of Thursday’s draw after the 28-time champion missed a seeding.
Cup final set after Argentine heroicsARGENTINA will chase a maiden Davis Cup title against Croatia after defeating reigning champions Great Britain to reach the 2016 final.
Murray’s ballsy reply reveals too muchTENNIS star Andy Murray had a blunt explanation for why he disappeared briefly during his Davis Cup clash with Argentina.