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Kyrgios to face Sabalenka in Dubai Battle of the Sexes exhibition

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 07:27
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka are to star in the latest man-vs-woman tennis match, with Kyrgios following several notable Australians in doing so.

Barty's plea to Aussie fans over progress of young women's stars

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 14:15
Australia's last women's singles grand slam champ is encouraged by the new crop of kids coming through, but has urged fans to remain patient with their progress.

Aussie Birrell loses Chennai Open final but earns award for sporting gesture

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 08:16
Gold Coast tennis star Kimberly Birrell loses in the Chennai Open final but claims a sportsmanship award for touching moment.

Aussie teen Joint departs Hong Kong Open, Birrell reaches Chennai final

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 06:15
Australian number one Maya Joint falls short of reaching the Hong Kong Open final, but compatriot Kimberly Birrell wins through to the tournament decider in Chennai.

Sporting clubs fear the worst as mining giant withdraws from Nhulunbuy

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 08:46
The impending departure of Rio Tinto raises concerns about the future of sporting clubs in Nhulunbuy. But there are hopes increased investment in regional sports can help sustain the community's active lifestyle.

De Minaur upset by familiar foe again in Paris

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 06:23
Alex de Minaur suffers another nightmarish defeat in Paris at the hands of his old tormentor Alexander Bublik.

Aussie number one Joint reaches another WTA Tour quarterfinal

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 06:36
Teenager Maya Joint is thriving in her new position as Australia's top-ranked women's tennis player, reaching the last eight at the Hong Kong Open.

Popyrin snubbed for handshake after Paris Masters loss

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 06:46
Alexei Popyrin is knocked out of the Paris Masters, while the victorious Alexander Bublik walks off court without acknowledging the Australian.

De Minaur suffers 12th straight loss to Sinner

Sun, 10/26/2025 - 05:54
Alex de Minaur's Vienna Open ends at the semifinal stage, with the Australian falling to world number one Jannik Sinner for the 12th time in as many meetings.

'I'm always ready, mate': Demon set for Sinner exam in Vienna

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 07:45
Alex de Minaur reaches his 30th ATP tour semifinal in Vienna with a big win over Matteo Berrettini -- but he will have to get past his nemesis Jannik Sinner for a place in the final.

Medvedev ends 882-day title drought, Rybakina closes in on WTA Finals

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 06:03
Daniil Medvedev claims his first ATP Tour tournament win since 2023, while Elena Rybakina's push to reach the WTA Finals gathers momentum.

Duckworth pushes Medvedev but falls short in Almaty Open semi

Sun, 10/19/2025 - 07:06
Australian seed-slayer James Duckworth has finally met his match in Almaty, where Daniil Medvedev dug deep to beat him in three sets.

Duckworth's four-year semi absence ends in Kazakhstan

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 07:08
Four years since he last reached an ATP tournament semifinal in Kazakhstan, Australian James Duckworth is back in the last four at the Almaty Open

Tomljanović, Duckworth continue late-season surge in Asia

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 06:00
Australian duo Ajla Tomljanović and James Duckworth reach the quarterfinals at their respective events in China and Kazakhstan.

Popyrin defeated in ATP Tour return after two-month back injury layoff

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 08:29
Alexei Popyrin's ATP Tour return has ended with defeat as Australia's second-highest-ranked men's player returns following a back injury.

Jelena Dokic tried to reconcile with her dad. His response shocked her

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 05:29
Jelena Dokic was abused by her father for years, with no tennis success enough to stop the beatings. She reveals the complex grief of losing a parent who showed no remorse. 

Vacherot becomes lowest-ranked ATP Masters tournament winner in history

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 22:09
He beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday local time to claim the first title of his career after a stunning run from the qualifying rounds.

De Minaur bows out to rejuvenated Medvedev in Shanghai

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 06:30
Alex de Minaur is eliminated from the Shanghai Masters, going down 6-4, 6-4 to former world number one Danil Medvedev in the quarterfinals, denying the 26-year-old Australian a chance of his 300th tour win.

Djokovic into Shanghai semis as qualifier's fairytale run continues

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 07:51
Fourth seed Novak Djokovic battled past a spirited Zizou Bergs 6-3 7-5 on Thursday to reach the Shanghai Masters semifinals for a 10th time, setting up a clash with surprise package and world number 204 Valentin Vacherot.

De Minaur reaches 2025 milestone, into Shanghai Masters last eight

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 07:43
Alex de Minaur wins 50 matches in a season for the first time in his career as he reaches the quarterfinals at the Shanghai Masters.