Australian Open
Tennis stars driven by missing trophy on the CV as Hewitts shine on blue carpet
Australia’s recent world No.1 doubles player Matt Ebden ticked off some big career goals in 2024 but the veteran is still driven by one thing missing on the CV.
- by Scott Spits
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‘It’s time I own that’: Gadecki embraces pressure of being Australia’s top-ranked woman
Olivia Gadecki cracked the women’s top 100 for the first time in 2024. Now, she’s leading the Australian team at the 2025 United Cup.
- by Billie Eder
Opinion
Drugs in sport
Is tennis cooked? No, but the temperature is being turned up
Nick Kyrgios says his sport is “cooked” after two top players tested positive to banned substances and were let off with a slap on the wrist. It’s a little more nuanced than that.
- by Darren Kane
Still the queer capital? Melbourne pulls out of the Gay Games
The state government has confessed that it is no longer in the global race for the sporting event.
- by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Kieran Rooney
A legend believes Australia’s drought will end. Djokovic’s mission will test that
No Australian man has won a grand slam in 22 years. But as Novak Djokovic was confirmed for the Brisbane International, a Queensland legend declared that wait was nearing an end.
- by Nick Wright
Bernie’s back: Tomic set to bid for Australian Open spot
Bernard Tomic has rebuilt his ranking on the secondary tours from a lowly world No.825 and is set to contest Australian Open qualifying in January, despite reservations about the hostile reception he might walk into.
- by Marc McGowan
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Vale
‘The spirit of the Davis Cup’: Australian tennis legend Neale Fraser dies aged 91
Fraser won 19 grand slams but was arguably best known for his Davis Cup feats as a player, and then later as captain – a role he held for a record-setting 24 years.
- by Greg Baum and Marc McGowan
Tennis greats speak out over ‘sloppy’ handling of doping cases
The cases of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have sparked calls for greater consistency, and cast a shadow over the Australian summer of tennis.
- by Marc McGowan
Why Shayna Jack’s lawyer expects Jannik Sinner to be banned despite ‘unintentional’ doping
The tennis world No.1 faces a sanction for twice testing positive to an anabolic steroid, says an Australian sports lawyer who helped clear the Olympic swimmer.
- by Scott Spits
The anger plays on at ‘spiritual home of Australian tennis’
The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club’s AGM wasn’t quite a revolution, but members refused to be silenced when asked to contain themselves to questions, not commentary.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
An American named after a Lethal Weapon character stands between Aussies and Australian Open title
Lucas Herbert is so desperate to win his national title he thinks it might have affected his play
- by Peter Ryan