Tennis
‘No date confirmed’: Timing of Nadal’s return uncertain as Australian Open banks on comebacks
Australian Open officials are optimistic that two of the sport’s biggest drawcards, Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal, will be fit for January’s event. Nadal’s team, however, says the Spaniard’s return date has not been determined.
- by Scott Spits
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Nadal, Kyrgios set to light up Aus Open
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios are among a host of stars set to make their long-awaited returns to the court at Melbourne Park next year
Wozniacki reveals debilitating condition
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has revealed she was diagnosed with arthritis after the 2018 tournament.
Tennis Australia explains extension of Open
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley explains the decision to extend the Australian Open to 15 days.
The power of Rafael Nadal: How Spanish legend spark United Cup change
The second edition of the United Cup, a mixed-gender tennis team event, will be held in two cities instead of three - Sydney and Perth - as a key Australian Open lead-up.
- by Marc McGowan
‘Swearing my nuts off’: Prince George not amused but Kyrgios has no regrets over on-court antics
The Australian star spoke on Mike Tyson’s podcast about the young royal’s reaction to his colourful clash with Novak Djokovic in last year’s Wimbledon final.
- by Molly McElwee
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ATP Tour
‘I shanked the ball’: Polmans sorry after ball whacked in frustration hits umpire in the face
Australian tennis player Marc Polmans has been disqualified from the Shanghai Masters during qualifying after whacking a tennis ball and hitting the chair umpire.
- by Scott Spits
Australian Open expands to avoid late finishes
Australian Open organisers have added an extra day to the schedule from 2024 to avoid early-morning finishes.
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Australian Open
‘Utmost faith’: Why Kokkinakis believes Australia can win Davis Cup
Fresh from his Davis Cup heroics, Thanasi Kokkinakis says there is no reason why Australia cannot go all the way when the knockout stages resume in November. He also revealed his great mate Nick Kyrgios is on the comeback trail.
- by Jon Pierik
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Davis Cup
‘A four-year disaster’: Hewitt’s brutal Davis Cup critique after reaching finals
Thanasi Kokkinakis, Alex de Minaur, Max Purcell and Matt Ebden delivered scintillating performances against the Swiss to send Australia into the eight-team knock-out finals.
- by Marc McGowan
Barty explains why she won’t make comeback at Brisbane International
A marquee event has returned to Brisbane’s sporting calendar, with former golden girl Ash Barty declaring the best was yet to come for Australian tennis.
- by Nick Wright