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Worries that women's sport demise will 'become a self-fulfilling prophecy'

Worries that women's sport demise will 'become a self-fulfilling prophecy'

Strategic communications experts are warning that the dialogue surrounding the future of women's sport post-COVID19 has to change, or else.
22 Apr 2020
Should Margaret Court Arena be 'Evonne Goolagong Arena'?

Should Margaret Court Arena be 'Evonne Goolagong Arena'?

Debate over the controversial court name still rages after Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic all commented on the furore at this year's Australian Open.
4 Feb 2020
Ash Barty's 23, but she's already won 42 awards and titles

Ash Barty's 23, but she's already won 42 awards and titles

French Open, Don Bradman, Vegemite? The scope of Ash Barty's success is beginning to become unimaginable for a 23-year-old.
17 Oct 2019
Fiery Barty crushes Wimbledon champ to reach semis

Fiery Barty crushes Wimbledon champ to reach semis

Ash Barty has resoundingly answered her biggest critic recently - herself - with a thumping three-set victory over two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova at the China Open.
4 Oct 2019
Revenge Best Served Hot: Barty v Sabalenka Preview

Revenge Best Served Hot: Barty v Sabalenka Preview

Ash Barty will face an ever-more familiar foe when she takes on fellow prodigious heavyweight Aryna Sabalenka in the Wuhan Open semi-final tonight.
27 Sep 2019

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What would Barty's US Open rebuff mean for the Aussie star?

What would Barty's US Open rebuff mean for the Aussie star?
Post Hewitt, Kyrgios and Tomic: How Barty became the tennis icon Australia searched for

Post Hewitt, Kyrgios and Tomic: How Barty became the tennis icon Australia searched for
From WBBL to tennis number one: The moments that made Ash Barty

From WBBL to tennis number one: The moments that made Ash Barty
The 5 up-and-coming stars who'll challenge Ash Barty for legend status

The 5 up-and-coming stars who'll challenge Ash Barty for legend status

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Reinvigorated Stosur narrowly loses Guangzhou title

Reinvigorated Stosur narrowly loses Guangzhou title

Former Aussie number one Sam Stosur battled hard but narrowly lost her first WTA final since 2017 against Sofia Kenin, 7-6, 4-6, 2-6.
13 Aussie women crack top 200

13 Aussie women crack top 200

Australian women's tennis is on fire, with a whopping 13 Aussie women now in the top 200 on the WTA tour.
Ultimate US Open doubles final guide: Why Barty & Azarenka clash is a blueprint for women's tennis evolution

Ultimate US Open doubles final guide: Why Barty & Azarenka clash is a blueprint for women's tennis evolution

We said it at the beginning! At least one Aussie woman was going to make a US Open final, but it sure wasn't going to be in singles.
Barty, Stosur, Poulos the last Aussie hopes at US open

Barty, Stosur, Poulos the last Aussie hopes at US open

Ash Barty and Sam Stosur will both make an appearance in the next round of the US Open, but it's not quite the way they would have envisaged.
'A stronger body': The perplexing journey of Ash Barty's next opponent, Wang Qiang

'A stronger body': The perplexing journey of Ash Barty's next opponent, Wang Qiang

On the second day of September, the tennis world's feverish eyes will be drawn upon Ash Barty as she seeks to regain her world number one ranking. But there may be a far more perplexing, yet untold story occurring over the other side of the net.

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Kyrgios: celebrity baller?

Kyrgios: celebrity baller?

With due apologies to all the tennis fans out there, we’re really curious to see how young Nick goes in the NBA All-Star celebrity game.
The Tanking Epidemic

The Tanking Epidemic

After Nick Kyrgios was slammed for allegedly 'tanking' during his second round defeat at the Shanghai Masters, we take a look at other infamous moments of tanking throughout the world of sport.
When sporting franchises attempt to jump codes

When sporting franchises attempt to jump codes

Can you imagine a sporting world where Rugby League supremo Phil Gould would be leading an A-League football club? Or how about Venus and Serena Williams turning their hometown NFL franchise into a mega Tennis club? If you answered yes to both questions, then you are not living in dreamland but you are firmly placed in reality.
Federer's still a champion

Federer's still a champion

I am amused by those who say Roger Federer should retire from tennis.
Tennis embracing the Olympics

Tennis embracing the Olympics

The top golfers aren’t yet, but give them time … especially with the Games heading to Tokyo in 2020.

Galleries

So Close, Yet So Far: Best & Worst of the US Open

So Close, Yet So Far: Best & Worst of the US Open

The ultimate recap of the US Open. Women's doubles final, mixed doubles semi, would we be expecting too much of our Aussie flag-bearers at Flushing Meadows if we didn't do Ash Barty and Sam Stosur's performances justice?
Pic special: Australia's Fed Cup victory

Pic special: Australia's Fed Cup victory

For the first time in 26 years, Australia is back in the Fed Cup World Group Final with a 3-2 victory over Belarus.
In pics - legend hails landmark tennis tournament

In pics - legend hails landmark tennis tournament

The inaugural National Indigenous Tennis Carnival wrapped up in Darwin today with champions being presented their trophies by Indigenous tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
Joy as Millman beats Federer - with pics

Joy as Millman beats Federer - with pics

Aussie John Millman has stunned the US Open with a four set victory over Roger Federer in the round of 16.

Videos

WATCH! Ash Barty's story

WATCH! Ash Barty's story

Ashleigh Barty is a true blue Aussie.
WATCH: Andy Murray's amazing SEVEN match point thriller

WATCH: Andy Murray's amazing SEVEN match point thriller

Seventh heaven - eventually – for the Scot as he takes another step on the comeback trail with this epic win over Mackenzie McDonald at the Citi Open 2018.
Serena Williams' guide to twerking

Serena Williams' guide to twerking

When Serena Williams isn't winning Grand Slam titles, she's shaking that booty, it seems – and here's her guide to twerking.
Ask a silly question...

Ask a silly question...

The most awkward moments from the pre- and post-match pressers when journos look for odd angles – and players call them out on it!
Killer hotshots from Melbourne

Killer hotshots from Melbourne

Winner after winner - yet the other side keeps coming back with winners of their own. This will take your breath away...