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Novak’s coming back, and hoping for Melbourne’s Open heart
Djokovic’s battle for a visa to play in the Australian Open became a soap opera the whole world tuned in to. It’s time to move on and welcome the tennis champion to our shores.
- by Neil McMahon
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‘Principled’ Djokovic adds gravitas to Australian Open: McNamee
Former Australian Open boss Paul McNamee hopes Novak Djokovic can win an historic 10th Melbourne Park title in January after proving himself as a “person of principle” this year.
- by Marc McGowan
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.
- by Marc McGowan
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New tennis stars you need to know
Professional tennis lost some of its most beloved and successful players to retirement in 2022, but a new season-opening event in Australia will showcase some of the biggest and best talent coming through the ranks.
- by James Dampney
Woodbridge fumes over Davis Cup controversy
In the wake of Canada's Davis Cup final win over Australia, Todd Woodbridge has renewed his gripe with the International Tennis Federation over its decision to hand the country a wildcard entry into the finals.
‘About to go to Saudi for 6 figures actually’: No end in sight for Kyrgios’ Davis Cup absence
Nick Kyrgios’ Davis Cup absence doesn’t look likely to end anytime soon, with Lleyton Hewitt and Alex de Minaur airing their frustration after losing the final.
- by Marc McGowan
Canada downs Aussies in Davis Cup final
Canada secured its first ever Davis Cup win as Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Alex de Minaur.
Australia’s Davis Cup dream shattered by Canada
Australia’s dream of regaining the Davis Cup after nearly two decades has been blasted apart by the firepower of Canada’s twin rockets.
- by Ian Chadband
From the Archives, 1982: Champion greets Cawley’s comeback
“It’s good to have you back, Gong.” Following a fiercely contested final, Martina Navratilova had nothing but praise for her veteran opponent, Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
- by Alan Clarkson
Australia looks to cap stunning year in Davis Cup final
Australia have defied the odds with a makeshift doubles pairing steering them to victory over Croatia and into their first Davis Cup final in 19 years.
- by Scott Spits
‘We celebrate success’: Australian Open boss hopes fans will treat Djokovic fairly
Novak Djokovic is returning to Australia but how crowds respond to him is the great unknown as he tries to win a record-extending 10th Melbourne Park title.
- by Marc McGowan