Ajla Tomljanovic forced to withdraw from Australian Open

Aussie’s grand slam dream is in tatters with Ajla Tomljanovic forced to WITHDRAW from the Australian Open and end her chances of emulating Ash Barty in lifting the trophy in 2023 Tomljanovic is Australia’s highest ranked female after finishing 2022 at No.33 It came after quarter-final appearances at Wimbledon and the US Open She was forced to withdraw from the […]

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Great balls of ire: Nadal comes out swinging

Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open defence will rest in part on his ability to adapt to “dead” tennis balls that are blunting the bounce he usually gets on his heavily top-spinning groundstrokes. The Spaniard has befuddled rivals for years with the dizzying topspin he imparts on his forehand, but that weapon has been stymied by this year’s tennis balls. “They say […]

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Nick Kyrgios plans to RETIRE if he wins the Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios reiterates his bold retirement plans as Australian star, 27, admits he struggles to keep up with the ‘hard lifestyle’ to reach the very top: ‘I just want to eat whatever I want’ Nick Kyrgios has once again insisted that he is considering retirement  The 27-year-old is one of the favourites to win the Australian Open this year  Kyrgios, […]

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Open delivers chance for Kyrgios to change narrative

Nick Kyrgios won’t have to wait long to prove his Australian Open title bona fides. Australia’s No.1 tennis player and biggest drawcard should have few problems dispatching Roman Safiullin in the first round but any gap in his match fitness, or lingering ankle issues, will be seriously tested beyond that. Nick Kyrgios will again be the centre of attention in […]

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