Tennis
The blockbuster clash that could make or break Australia’s United Cup hopes
Host nation Australia will play their group matches in Perth, where they have been handed a daunting draw for the second instalment of the United Cup in December/January.
- by Tom Decent
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Top-10 stars choose Melbourne to tune up for Australian Open
The Kooyong Classic will be back again in 2024, with two of the world’s best young players – Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Dane Holger Rune – to complete their Australian Open preparations at the event.
- by Marc McGowan
Why Boris Becker has been banned from Wimbledon
The three-time All-England champion is set to return to the ATP tour as Holger Rune’s new coach, less than a year after he was deported from the UK.
- by Simon Briggs
‘No date confirmed’: Timing of Nadal’s return uncertain as Australian Open banks on comebacks
Australian Open officials are optimistic that two of the sport’s biggest drawcards, Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal, will be fit for January’s event. Nadal’s team, however, says the Spaniard’s return date has not been determined.
- by Scott Spits
Nadal, Kyrgios set to light up Aus Open
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios are among a host of stars set to make their long-awaited returns to the court at Melbourne Park next year
Wozniacki reveals debilitating condition
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has revealed she was diagnosed with arthritis after the 2018 tournament.
Tennis Australia explains extension of Open
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley explains the decision to extend the Australian Open to 15 days.
The power of Rafael Nadal: How Spanish legend spark United Cup change
The second edition of the United Cup, a mixed-gender tennis team event, will be held in two cities instead of three - Sydney and Perth - as a key Australian Open lead-up.
- by Marc McGowan
‘Swearing my nuts off’: Prince George not amused but Kyrgios has no regrets over on-court antics
The Australian star spoke on Mike Tyson’s podcast about the young royal’s reaction to his colourful clash with Novak Djokovic in last year’s Wimbledon final.
- by Molly McElwee
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‘I shanked the ball’: Polmans sorry after ball whacked in frustration hits umpire in the face
Australian tennis player Marc Polmans has been disqualified from the Shanghai Masters during qualifying after whacking a tennis ball and hitting the chair umpire.
- by Scott Spits
Australian Open expands to avoid late finishes
Australian Open organisers have added an extra day to the schedule from 2024 to avoid early-morning finishes.