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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Cameron Norrie defeated Jenson Brooksby to reach his 12th ATP Tour final in Auckland but Jack Draper will head to Melbourne to […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nick Kyrgios will have a ‘secret weapon’ by his side when he aims to win his first singles Grand Slam […]

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Key points Alex de Minaur feels the ‘next step’ for him is to break into the top 10. The world No.24 has a projected fourth-round Australian Open clash with Novak Djokovic. Australian stars de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios have not spoken ahead of the Open. Alex de Minaur wants to gatecrash the world’s top 10 as soon as this year, […]

Key points In just a year, Nick Kyrgios has gone from Australian Open doubles champion and Wimbledon finalist we can get around to being a punchline – again. James Tedesco’s contract negotiations causing angst with the Sydney Roosters. The sporting documentary we’ve all been waiting for is in production. Graham Arnold – from Socceroos coach to rugby league guru? New […]

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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 […]