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From Parisian dream to Wimbledon nightmare

From Parisian dream to Wimbledon nightmare

Most of the leading women's players in action on day one at Wimbledon progressed easily, but shock French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska suffered a sad exit.

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Tennis import Daria Kasatkina has broken Australia's duck at Wimbledon after a disappointing start for two of their men's hopes.

'This is what you play for': Aussie great backs Joint

'This is what you play for': Aussie great backs Joint

'This is what you play for': Aussie great backs Joint

'This is what you play for': Aussie great backs Joint

Sam Stosur, who beat Serena Williams in a US Open final, believes Australian Maya Joint will step up in a Wimbledon match watched by the world.

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'This could be it': why Serena knew she must play Wimby

'This could be it': why Serena knew she must play Wimby

Returning legend Serena Williams has revealed her doubts about her Wimbledon return -- but she's been doing her homework on her Aussie opponent.

De Minaur driven by hitting new landmark at Wimbledon

De Minaur driven by hitting new landmark at Wimbledon

Australia's top Wimbledon hope Alex de Minaur may have stopped obsessing about ranking positions, but he's still set his sights on soaring to a new career-high.

Opportunity knocking for Demon at Wimbledon?

Opportunity knocking for Demon at Wimbledon?

Australian hope Alex de Minaur looks to have a fine opportunity for a deep run at Wimbledon -- but there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid.

'An honour and a dream': Joint jumping over Serena date

'An honour and a dream': Joint jumping over Serena date

Australia's Maya Joint can hardly believe she's the one to face Serena Williams on the legend's Wimbledon comeback - but she senses it's a golden opportunity.

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Aussie Sweeny battles through to Wimbledon main draw

Aussie Sweeny battles through to Wimbledon main draw

Aussie Sweeny battles through to Wimbledon main draw

Aussie Sweeny battles through to Wimbledon main draw

Penrith's Dane Sweeny has won a see-saw five-set clash in searing heat to become the only Australian to successfully battle through qualifying at Wimbledon.

Sinner back in business on UK's hottest June day

Sinner back in business on UK's hottest June day

Sinner back in business on UK's hottest June day

Sinner back in business on UK's hottest June day

Wimbledon champ Jannik Sinner has returned to action after his Roland Garros hopes melted, winning an exhibition match on a record day of heat in London.

Hot stuff: Aussie ends Brit star's career at Wimbledon

Hot stuff: Aussie ends Brit star's career at Wimbledon

Hot stuff: Aussie ends Brit star's career at Wimbledon

Hot stuff: Aussie ends Brit star's career at Wimbledon

Perth's Tristan Schoolkate has thrived on a chaotic day in unprecedented heat at Wimbledon qualifying to bring the curtain down on a British star's career.

Teen tyro moves a step closer to Wimbledon celebration

Teen tyro moves a step closer to Wimbledon celebration

Teen tyro moves a step closer to Wimbledon celebration

Teen tyro moves a step closer to Wimbledon celebration

Emerson Jones and Storm Hunter have negotiated the first stage of Wimbledon qualifying but three other Australian women bowed out.

Aussie duo set for Wimbledon qualifying showdown

Aussie duo set for Wimbledon qualifying showdown

Aussie duo set for Wimbledon qualifying showdown

Aussie duo set for Wimbledon qualifying showdown

A quartet of Australian men have taken a step towards reaching the main draw at Wimbledon as Nick Kyrgios lost an all-Australian clash in Spain.

'Not a drill': Serena's back in Wimbledon singles at 44

'Not a drill': Serena's back in Wimbledon singles at 44

'Not a drill': Serena's back in Wimbledon singles at 44

'Not a drill': Serena's back in Wimbledon singles at 44

Tennis legend Serena Williams is to make an astonishing return to play as a wildcard in the Wimbledon women's singles and seek an eighth title at the age of 44.

Forehand of Cerundolo and hand of God earn Queen's win

Forehand of Cerundolo and hand of God earn Queen's win

Forehand of Cerundolo and hand of God earn Queen's win

Forehand of Cerundolo and hand of God earn Queen's win

Francisco Cerundolo has become the first Argentine to win the Queen's Club Championship -- with a little help from his most celebrated sporting compatriot.

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Bernie's back -- with Wimbledon in his sights at 33

Chris O'Connell, Australia's newest grass-court champion, may have to scrap past indefatigable compatriot Bernie Tomic if he's to reach Wimbledon's main draw.

Aussie lifts grass-court title after nightmare run

Sydneysider Chris O'Connell has lifted his first grass-court title at the Nottingham Open, the perfect boost before he attempts to qualify for Wimbledon.

Demon's conqueror conquered by Argentine at Queen's

Tommy Paul, the 2024 Queen's Club champion who never got the chance to defend his title, is back in the 2026 final where he'll play Francisco Cerundolo.

Demon's Queen's dream shattered in London sunshine

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has been thwarted in his bid to win the Queen's Club title - and in his push to join the world's top five for the first time.

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Wimbledon star's comeback rolls on at Aussie's expense

Karolina Pliskova, the Czech who lost the 2021 Wimbledon final to Ash Barty, has defeated another Australian on her comeback trail after a serious injury.

Aussie pulls off big shock at Queen's Club Championship

An Australian player ranked outside the top 100 has enjoyed one of his best wins to join Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals at the Queen's Club Championships.

No Wimbledon singles wildcard for 2022 finalist Kyrgios

Wimbledon has dished out its final wildcards for the singles at the championships -- and former finalist Nick Kyrgios's name was not among them.

De Minaur out to hit new high as the king of Queen's

Alex de Minaur says he hopes to scale a new career-high ranking as he moves closer to joining the world's top-five with his assault on the Queen's Club title.

Demon clambers over dangerous first hurdle at Queen's

Alex de Minaur has lost in the first round at Queen's the last two years, so the No.1 seed was relieved to have won his opening game in straight sets this time.

Tie-break heartbreak for De Minaur in Dutch final

Australian No.1 Alex De Minaur saw his hopes of a confidence-boosting ATP title win in s-Hertogenbosch dashed with final defeat to Pole Kamil Majchrzak.

De Minaur turns on the style to power into Dutch final

Alex de Minaur's Wimbledon build-up has received a major boost after he stormed through to the Rosmalen final but there was no joy for Ana Tomljanovic

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