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Kimberly Birrell through to WTA semis in Texas

Kimberly Birrell through to WTA semis in Texas

Kimberly Birrell has beaten compatriot Ajla Tomjlanovic in straight sets at the ATX Open in Texas to keep alive her dream of winning a maiden WTA 250 title.

Popyrin loss seals Aussie wipe-out in Mexico & Dubai

Popyrin loss seals Aussie wipe-out in Mexico & Dubai

Popyrin loss seals Aussie wipe-out in Mexico & Dubai

Popyrin loss seals Aussie wipe-out in Mexico & Dubai

A miserable week for Australia's tennis men has been sealed with Alexei Popyrin being soundly beaten by Czech rising star Jakub Mensik at the Dubai Open.

Australian Open to remain the 'Happy Slam', says Tiley

Australian Open to remain the 'Happy Slam', says Tiley

Australian Open to remain the 'Happy Slam', says Tiley

Australian Open to remain the 'Happy Slam', says Tiley

Outgoing Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says he has no plans to try to turn the US Open into the new 'Happy Slam' when he takes over as USTA chief executive.

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'Great opportunity': family man Tiley explains TA exit

'Great opportunity': family man Tiley explains TA exit

Outgoing Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says his young children need a chance to be close to his American wife's family after accepting the USTA's top job.

Popyrin sets Davis Cup marker but shock loss for Demon

Popyrin sets Davis Cup marker but shock loss for Demon

Alexei Popyrin has achieved a comeback victory over Kamil Majchrzak in Dubai after Alex de Minaur headed a trio of Australians making an early exit in Acapulco.

Sinner winner as Aussie's poor start to 2026 continues

Sinner winner as Aussie's poor start to 2026 continues

Alexei Popyrin has found Italy's four-time grand slam champ Jannik Sinner too hot to handle as the last Aussie in the Qatar Open singles bowed out.

'Third time lucky': Demon roars to Rotterdam title

'Third time lucky': Demon roars to Rotterdam title

Inspired Alex de Minaur has delivered one of the biggest wins of his career, lifting the Rotterdam Open title by beating red-hot Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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'Ginormous f*** you': Aiava unloads in retirement post

'Ginormous f*** you': Aiava unloads in retirement post

'Ginormous f*** you': Aiava unloads in retirement post

'Ginormous f*** you': Aiava unloads in retirement post

Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has slammed tennis and online trolls in an explosive retirement announcement on social media.

Demon 'to go for it' after reaching Rotterdam decider

Demon 'to go for it' after reaching Rotterdam decider

Demon 'to go for it' after reaching Rotterdam decider

Demon 'to go for it' after reaching Rotterdam decider

Record-breaking Alex de Minaur has reached an unprecedented third consecutive final of the Rotterdam Open after a resolute triumph over Ugo Humbert.

'Great mental effort': Demon prevails despite off-day

'Great mental effort': Demon prevails despite off-day

'Great mental effort': Demon prevails despite off-day

'Great mental effort': Demon prevails despite off-day

Alex de Minaur has reached the Rotterdam Open semi-finals for the third-straight year but only after a rare old struggle against an inspired home favourite.

De Minaur downs veteran to move into last eight again

De Minaur downs veteran to move into last eight again

De Minaur downs veteran to move into last eight again

De Minaur downs veteran to move into last eight again

Alex de Minaur has beaten Stan Wawrinka in straight sets to move into the quarter-finals in Rotterdam for the fifth successive season.

Poland bar way to Australia retaining Davis Cup status

Poland bar way to Australia retaining Davis Cup status

Poland bar way to Australia retaining Davis Cup status

Poland bar way to Australia retaining Davis Cup status

Australia's Davis Cup loss to Ecuador means they must negotiate a tie with Poland to stay in the competition's top tier.

Stan the man wins generation game to set up Demon clash

Stan the man wins generation game to set up Demon clash

Stan the man wins generation game to set up Demon clash

Stan the man wins generation game to set up Demon clash

Alex de Minaur is to face Stan Wawrinka in the last-16 of the Rotterdam Open after the Swiss veteran beat a kid 23 years his junior.

Refreshed de Minaur returns in style in the Netherlands

Refreshed de Minaur returns in style in the Netherlands

Refreshed de Minaur returns in style in the Netherlands

Refreshed de Minaur returns in style in the Netherlands

World No.8 and two-time runner-up Alex de Minaur has won through to the second round of the Rotterdam Open in his first match since the Australian Open.

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Australia fall to Ecuador in sensational Davis Cup loss

Lleyton Hewitt's under-strength Australian Davis Cup team have suffered a boilover loss on the clay to rank outsiders Ecuador.

Ecuador in box seat in Davis Cup tie against Australia

Australia have gone 2-0 down against Ecuador in the Davis Cup tie at high altitude in Quito.

'Full belief': Hewitt backs cup squad against Ecuador

Ahead of Australia's Davis Cup tie against Ecuador, captain Lleyton Hewitt has thrown his support behind his team despite missing their top three players.

'I hate to lose': Alcaraz reveals his relentless drive

Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has outlined his next big goals after becoming the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

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'Going to keep pushing': Djokovic's belief still burns

After his brave Australian Open final effort, the great Novak Djokovic still believes he can compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

'Feels crazy': Alcaraz seals historic grand slam

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man, at age 22, to complete a career grand slam.

Efremova, Sesko claim Australian Open junior crowns

French teen Ksenia Efremova showcased her maturity to clinch the Australian Open girls' title, while Slovenia's Ziga Sesko won the boys' final.

'Bigger than the Super Bowl': Tiley's Aussie Open plan

Ambitious tournament director Craig Tiley believes if the Australian Open isn't already bigger than the Super Bowl, it will be in years to come.

Tiley wants women to play best-of-five sets at the AO

Tournament boss Craig Tiley has floated the idea of women being asked to play best-of-five-set matches from the quarter-finals onwards at the Australian Open.

'Getting more hungry': Aussie Open champ's confession

Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina isn't content with a second grand slam title following a rampant run through the Melbourne Park draw.

The staggering cost of the hottest tickets in town

The most-anticipated Australian Open final for nine years will cost fans a small fortune if they want to watch Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz create history.

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