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Iga Świątek back on court and straight into victories in first match since US Open

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 07:44
World number two Iga Świątek wins her first match at the WTA Finals after a two-month absence in which she got a new coach. 

De Minaur and Thompson both out of Paris Masters after solid runs to final eight

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 07:04
Alex de Minaur holds on to a shot at the ATP Finals despite bowing out to Holger Rune at the Paris Masters.

De Minaur on verge of ATP finals berth, Thompson into Paris Masters quarterfinals

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 06:58
Alex de Minaur has provisionally moved into the world's top eight players in the race for the ATP Finals in Turin as both he and late-bloomer Jordan Thompson win to reach Paris Masters quarterfinals. 

In the space of five matches, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard may have flipped tennis on its head

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 05:32
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard stormed to the title at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, but his unique approach to serving could be a game-changer for tennis, according to one of the sport's best.

'I don't wanna play': Aussie Popyrin recovers after foul-mouthed tirade to take down Medvedev

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 07:37
A late line call gets Alexei Popyrin's blood boiling, but he regains his composure to take down world number five Daniil Medvedev, while compatriot Alex de Minaur takes another step towards a maiden ATP Finals berth.

Jordan Thompson takes down world number eight, Alex de Minaur makes move towards ATP Finals

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:03
A third win over Casper Ruud this year catapults Jordan Thompson into the third round of the Paris Masters, while Alex de Minaur's ATP Finals hopes get a double boost.

'I didn't know this was offensive': Controversies mar China's stellar year in tennis

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 06:07
Tennis has a rocky recent history in China — from #WhereIsPengShuai to Olympic gold. And some recent racism accusations have tarnished the sport as it grows more popular in the country.

'I could come back now and beat 50 per cent of players': Kyrgios opens up on tennis comeback plans

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 11:13
Nick Kyrgios says he "could come back now and beat 50 per cent of players" if he wanted to, but that his fans deserve more.

De Minaur out of Vienna Open after semifinal loss

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 06:40
Alex de Minaur has been outplayed in the Vienna Open semifinals by an inspired Karen Khachanov, with the comprehensive defeat dealing a grievous blow to the Australian's dogged pursuit of a place in the ATP Finals.

De Minaur through to semifinals of Vienna Open as he chases ATP Finals berth

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 08:58
Alex de Minaur has delivered a huge boost to his hopes of reaching the end-of-season ATP Finals, powering into the last four at the Vienna Open.

De Minaur says he has 'no big expectations' as Vienna Open win edges him closer to ATP Finals

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 07:43
Alex de Minaur moves into the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open and edges closer to a spot in the ATP Finals.

How Australia's first international blindfolded tennis star is changing the game

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 05:47
Australia has a rich blind tennis history but has historically struggled to attract players with no vision at all. Tess Whelan is Australia's first international B1 competitor and is hoping to pave the way for more to come.

Alex de Minaur falls victim to the shot of the year as ATP Finals hopes cop a hammer blow

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 08:34
Australian Alex de Minaur misses a golden opportunity to make up ground in the race for his first ATP Finals berth with a shock loss in Antwerp.

Demon is back and winning again as he chases ATP Finals

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 11:40
Australian men's tennis number one Alex de Minaur could make a late push for a maiden appearance at next month's ATP Finals after a victory at the European Open in Antwerp.

Sinner defies doping cloud to stop Djokovic from making more history

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:32
With a WADA appeal looming over him, Jannik Sinner stops Novak Djokovic from winning a 100th career trophy, taking down the 37-year-old in the Shanghai Masters final.

Comedian Adam Hills has a new obsession in para-standing tennis

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 07:31
Comedian Adam Hills jokes his new obsession is straining his marriage, but as a leading advocate for para-standing tennis, he wants to see the sport included in the Brisbane Paralympics.

Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 18:50
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal will retire from the sport after the Davis Cup finals in Malaga. 

'Always a champion' Lousie Pleming discusses Rafael Nadal's career

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 17:47
Former tennis player Louise Pleming says it will be emotional as Rafael Nadal announces his retirement. 

Rafael Nadal to retire from professional tennis after next month's Davis Cup

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:49
Spain's Rafael Nadal, a 22-time grand slam champion, says it was a difficult decision that took him some time, but "in this life, everything has a beginning and an end".

Final Aussies knocked out of Shanghai Masters

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 07:00
Australia's final two men involved at the Shanghai Masters have bowed out in the round of 16.