Tennis: The Australian Open 2024 edition
Carlos and Coco, tennis’s new smash hits | Alex de Minaur, the Aussie knocking on the door of the top 10 | Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, playing for more than trophies | Lleyton’s Law | Ash Barty on motherhood | Players to watch this Open | The supermums juggling babies and balls | Meet the man driving wheelchair tennis in Aus | Snacks for TV time | The Tennis Quiz
Alex de Minaur on his ‘brutal’ move at age 12
He’s the first Australian man in two decades to break into the world’s top 10. It started with a decision 12 years ago that brought tears to his eyes.
- by Konrad Marshall
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‘The hardest thing I’ve ever done’: Ash Barty on her second set as a mother
Her fruitful pro tennis career behind her, Ash Barty is now being served some different challenges.
- by Konrad Marshall
Australian Open 2024: Players to watch
From all-conquering champions to exciting newcomers with flashy forehands and dashing smiles: some of the key players to keep an eye on.
- by Courtney Walsh
Missing Ash and the Fed? Meet Coco and Carlos, tennis’s new smash hits
Long-time fan favourites might be ageing, but fear not – two of the most exciting players on the circuit are only just leaving their teens.
- by Alan Attwood
Thanks, Lleyton: Why the number of Aussie men in the top 100 has soared
Most of the Australian men now in the world’s top 100 players are not household names – but someone who is helped them rise up the ranks.
- by Chip Le Grand
The tennis-superstar mum: It’s the birth of a new era – almost
A raft of former top-ranked players competing in this year’s Australian Open are now mums. But what seems like a new trend is, in fact, anything but.
- by Alan Attwood
Last year, she beat the world No. 1. But there’s only one win Svitolina cares about
Tennis trophies are no longer what drive Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina. Her focus today? Using the game to continue shining a light on her war-torn country.
- by Rob Harris
Turning rehab into a talent-spotting zone: The world according to ‘Crumpy’
Greg Crump has found and nurtured most of the recent stars of Australian wheelchair tennis – often during weekly visits to hospitals.
- by Melissa Fyfe
The shirt, the sunnies, the refreshments and more: Tennis-inspired style hits
To ace courtside chic, check in with the burgeoning celeb crowd filling tournament stands.
- by Damien Woolnough
Just add cold beer and serviettes: Karen Martini’s chicken wings are the perfect five-setter snack
Best served with a cold beer – and lots of serviettes.
- by Karen Martini
Raw snapper aguachile with avocado and tomato
Aguachile is the Mexican answer to ceviche and best enjoyed scooped on a corn chip.
- by Danielle Alvarez
