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WADA appeals decision to clear Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after failed drug tests

Tennis - Sun, 09/29/2024 - 08:18
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear tennis world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests.

Thanasi Kokkinakis unable to repeat US Open heroics at Laver Cup as Aussie icon makes rare appearance

Tennis - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 07:47
The Australian scored one of the big upsets of the tournament when he knocked out Stefanos Tsitsipas, but this time the Greek star had the last laugh.

Ajla Tomljanovic hampered by service issues as Korea Open campaign ends in straight sets loss

Tennis - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 09:49
Ajla Tomljanovic's hopes of adding another trophy were dashed in Korea as Brazilian No.3 Beatriz Haddad Maia claimed the pair's Round of 16 clash. 

Ajla Tomljanovic withstands 'tough conditions', serving nightmare to avoid major upset at Korea Open

Tennis - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 07:23
Ajla Tomljanovic registers her first win since crashing out of the US Open, but did not have it all her own way against an inspired hometown hero in Korea.

Aussie Olivia Gadecki's big move despite tense Mexican WTA final loss

Tennis - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 13:17
Australian Olivia Gadecki's run from Guadalajara qualifying ends in a close loss in the final to Poland's Magdalena Fręch.

Hewitt bemoans 'stupid' Davis Cup format as Australia ends positive week with defeat to host Spain

Tennis - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 06:44
Lleyton Hewitt's team may have already reached the finals, but Australia came up short in its final Davis Cup tie of the week in Valencia against hosts Spain. 

Hewitt's Aussies clinch Davis Cup finals spot on their day off

Tennis - Sat, 09/14/2024 - 08:35
Australia's team qualifies for the Davis Cup finals, delighted to reach the Malaga eight-team showdown on their day off.

Australia whitewashes Czechia in the Davis Cup to set up another shot at finals glory

Tennis - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 07:35
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Australia's doubles team star as the Aussies down Czechia to put them on the verge of a finals spot. 

Aussie qualifier claims biggest career win at Guadalajara Open

Tennis - Thu, 09/12/2024 - 13:53
Olivia Gadecki has scored the biggest win of her career with a straight-sets dismissal of world number 11 Danielle Collins in Guadalajara.

'My focus changed': Kokkinakis scores massive upset as Australia topples France in crucial Davis Cup tie

Tennis - Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:08
After seeing Alex de Minaur struggling with injury during the US Open, Thanasi Kokkinakis stepped up his preparation for the Davis Cup. It paid off handsomely as Australia overcame France in its group stage clash.

'We back ourselves against anyone': Australia not fearing Davis Cup 'group of death'

Tennis - Tue, 09/10/2024 - 13:58
Although injury-hit Alex de Minaur has pulled out, Lleyton Hewitt is convinced his in-form Australian side can navigate the Davis Cup Finals' "group of death".

Sinner's golden grand slam year continues with US Open final triumph over Fritz

Tennis - Mon, 09/09/2024 - 06:40
Italian world number one Jannik Sinner wins his second grand slam of the year, beating local hero Taylor Fritz in straight sets to claim the US Open.

'I was literally praying': Aryna Sabalenka left 'speechless' after surviving tense US Open final

Tennis - Sun, 09/08/2024 - 08:15
Aryna Sabalenka was forced to dig deep in both sets of a straight-sets win over America's Jessica Pegula to win her third career grand slam title.

Aussies Thompson and Purcell win US Open doubles crown

Tennis - Sun, 09/08/2024 - 04:34
Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell have crowned Australia's spirited US Open campaign with a redemption triumph in the men's doubles final.

Injured Jannik Sinner downs ailing Jack Draper to reach US Open final

Tennis - Sat, 09/07/2024 - 13:24
A chaotic US Open semifinal sees Jannik Sinner play through the pain barrier to beat Jack Draper after the ailing Briton throws up repeatedly on court — now the world number one will face American Taylor Fritz in the final.

Aussie duo Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell edge closer to major redemption after making US Open final

Tennis - Fri, 09/06/2024 - 13:09
A major payday and a chance at glory will be on the line for Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell after they powered through to the US Open doubles final after victory over American pair Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow.

'Retiring, that's not part of me': De Minaur battles through injury in straight sets US Open quarterfinals exit

Tennis - Thu, 09/05/2024 - 03:46
Alex de Minaur has lost to Great Britain's Jack Draper in straight sets at the US Open, in an uncharacteristic performance from the Australian.

'I feel a little bit of hostility': De Minaur puts aside British links as he prepares for blockbuster US Open quarterfinal

Tennis - Wed, 09/04/2024 - 07:39
Dubbed an honorary Brit during Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur says he's starting to feel the hostility from British fans as he prepares to face Jack Draper in the US Open.

De Minaur through to US Open quarterfinals after defeating fellow Australian Thompson

Tennis - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:56
Alex de Minaur sees off fellow Australian Jordan Thompson to book a place in the US Open quarterfinals.

How Australia’s disabled coaches are revolutionising sport across the country

Tennis - Tue, 09/03/2024 - 06:57
People with disability are often under-represented in coaching roles. But through lived experience and insider knowledge, these coaches are building pathways towards a more inclusive sporting future. 
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