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Tennis bosses court Games organisers for more nets in Brisbane
With the Brisbane International regularly selling out, an expected 44 per cent more matches for the Olympics could be too much for the Queensland Tennis Centre.
- by Tony Moore
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De Minaur downs Nadal in Barcelona
Rafael Nadal's first tournament since January lasted only two matches with the Spaniard losing to Alex de Minaur.
De Minaur becomes first Australian to defeat Nadal on clay
There were no post-match histrionics from de Minaur after the victory, fully aware he had toppled a diminished version of the clay-court king.
- by Marc McGowan
Rafael Nadal wins in drought-breaking return
Rafael Nadal won his first match at a tournament in months at the Barcelona Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets.
What’s next for Australia’s great hope after emphatic debut triumph?
Teenage sensation Taylah Preston was instantly reduced to tears after her brilliant Billie Jean King Cup debut, as she declared this was just the start for her.
- by Nick Wright
‘We all cried’: Australia overcome injury blow with huge Paris ramifications
Australia have overcome a heartbreaking setback on the eve of their Billie Jean King Cup tie, with the extent of a star’s injury woes revealed.
- by Nick Wright
‘That could be me’: The Australian talent following in Ash Barty’s footsteps
Fast-rising Perth teenager Taylah Preston, part of Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup squad, is charging up the rankings and poised to be the nation’s next big tennis star.
- by Marc McGowan
‘Serious injury’ blow thrusts Australia’s No.1 back for Brisbane battle
Australia will battle for a place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Brisbane from Friday, and will be forced to overcome a serious injury concern.
- by Nick Wright
‘Always in my corner’: Aussie ace addresses Open snub amid resurgence
Amid concerns of a vendetta against her, former national No.1 Arina Rodionova vows to cast the ordeal aside.
- by Nick Wright
Nadal withdraws from another event
Spanish champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters, casting doubt over his Roland-Garros plans.
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Australian Open
‘It’s not a war’: The seismic shift about to hit world tennis
The “war” over a radical new direction for professional tennis – between the cashed-up Saudis and the four grand slams – is anything but, according to Australian Open boss Craig Tiley in this interview about the future of the sport.
- by Marc McGowan