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Vukic hopes the touch of grass will be Sinner's undoing

Vukic hopes the touch of grass will be Sinner's undoing

Aleksandar Vukic faces the toughest challenge in tennis at Wimbledon, but hopes the "random" feel of a grass court can help him shock world No.1 Jannik Sinner.

Matildas lynchpin Ellie Carpenter signs for Chelsea

Matildas lynchpin Ellie Carpenter signs for Chelsea

Matildas lynchpin Ellie Carpenter signs for Chelsea

Matildas lynchpin Ellie Carpenter signs for Chelsea

Right-back Ellie Carpenter has penned a four-year-deal with Women's Super League giants Chelsea, ending her time with Lyon.

'Really cool': Herbert gives Australia nine Open lives

'Really cool': Herbert gives Australia nine Open lives

'Really cool': Herbert gives Australia nine Open lives

'Really cool': Herbert gives Australia nine Open lives

Australia will have nine chances at winning the famous Claret Jug after Lucas Herbert qualified for this month's British Open at Royal Portrush.

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Fantastic four put Aussie Wimbledon show back on track

Fantastic four put Aussie Wimbledon show back on track

Daria Kasatkina, Alex de Minaur, Aleksandar Vukic and Rinky Hijikata have won at Wimbledon to revive Australian fortunes after the carnage of the first day.

It's Wimble-done for world No.3, but Sinner sizzles

It's Wimble-done for world No.3, but Sinner sizzles

Third seed Alexander Zverev has been knocked out of Wimbledon in the opening round, but Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are through to the next stage.

Trio of women's top five seeds crash out of Wimbledon

Trio of women's top five seeds crash out of Wimbledon

Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Zheng Qinwen, seeded two, three and five, have been knocked out of Wimbledon but defending champ Barbora Krejcikova survived.

Weight's been lifted: Demon's family bring smile back

Weight's been lifted: Demon's family bring smile back

Alex de Minaur had the rare pleasure of having his family at courtside at Wimbledon as he returned to winning ways at Wimbledon.

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Popyrin humbled as ailing Tommo saves day at Wimbledon

Popyrin humbled as ailing Tommo saves day at Wimbledon

Popyrin humbled as ailing Tommo saves day at Wimbledon

Popyrin humbled as ailing Tommo saves day at Wimbledon

Alexei Popyrin has been sensationally knocked out at Wimbledon as Jordan Thompson battled to save the sun-baked opening day for Australian tennis.

Alcaraz survives scare as Medvedev suffers Wimbledon KO

Alcaraz survives scare as Medvedev suffers Wimbledon KO

Alcaraz survives scare as Medvedev suffers Wimbledon KO

Alcaraz survives scare as Medvedev suffers Wimbledon KO

Defending champion narrowly avoids following Lleyton Hewitt into Wimbledon infamy as Italian veteran rolls back the years.

Brits start well at Wimbledon as former finalist quits

Brits start well at Wimbledon as former finalist quits

Brits start well at Wimbledon as former finalist quits

Brits start well at Wimbledon as former finalist quits

The home nation has made a good start to Wimbledon on a day when the contenders for the women's singles title in action avoided trouble.

Grass is greener: Kasatkina hopes for change of fortune

Grass is greener: Kasatkina hopes for change of fortune

Grass is greener: Kasatkina hopes for change of fortune

Grass is greener: Kasatkina hopes for change of fortune

Life's been unsettling for Daria Kasatkina for a couple of months but the new star of Australian tennis is ready to be rejuvenated by Wimbledon.

UK police probe Bob Vylan, Kneecap over Glastonbury set

UK police probe Bob Vylan, Kneecap over Glastonbury set

UK police probe Bob Vylan, Kneecap over Glastonbury set

UK police probe Bob Vylan, Kneecap over Glastonbury set

UK police say performances by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival are subject to a criminal investigation.

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

The BBC says it should have pulled a live stream of rap group Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury over chants against Israeli troops.

Man of many talents hits right note for Aussie tennis

Man of many talents hits right note for Aussie tennis

Man of many talents hits right note for Aussie tennis

Man of many talents hits right note for Aussie tennis

Gifted allrounder James McCabe has excelled in musical and sporting fields - but now he's concentrating on playing all the right notes for Australian tennis.

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Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

UK police are reviewing videos of Glastonbury performances after controversial comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan.

Sky's the limit: Joint inspires Aussie Wimbledon launch

Talia Gibson and Ajla Tomljanovic will open Australia's Wimbledon campaign with high hopes after the boost delivered by soaraway Maya Joint.

Raising the bar: tennis super duo setting new standards

Alex de Minaur watched Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner take men's tennis to new heights in Paris - and says it left him feeling both inspired and determined.

I'm good with Coco: Sabalenka buries Gauff fall-out

Aryna Sabalenka apologised for remarks after the French Open and says she and Coco Gauff are good friends but is not sure if she wants a Wimbledon rematch.

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'No excuses, I'm ready': Demon's pre-Wimby declaration

Alex de Minaur says he's got all his energy back on the eve of Wimbledon - but he's called for a shortened schedule to stop players' continual burn-out.

Saluting Maya: Joint's jumping again as Wimbledon looms

Maya Joint has given Australia's Wimbledon army the perfect boost by winning her first grass-court tournament at Eastbourne.

Perfect timing: Swiatek set for first grass-court title

Iga Swiatek has eased her way past Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini to reach her first grass-court final at the Bad Homburg tournament in Germany.

A last-16 hot date at Wimbledon? Demon's not Djok-ing

Alex de Minaur could enjoy the clash that failed to materialise last year, with Novak Djokovic a potential last-16 opponent for Australia's big Wimbledon hope.

Aussie teen sensation Joint reaches Eastbourne final

Maya Joint has continued her extraordinary rise, reaching the final of another WTA event in Eastbourne at the age of just 19.

Wimbledon champ in injury scare before title defence

Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova has suffered an injury setback before her title defence and decided to pull out of the Eastbourne International warm-up.

Golden day for Aussies as quartet earn Wimbledon spots

Four more Australians have qualified for Wimbledon's main draw, taking the green-and-gold contingent to 17, while Maya Joint reached the Eastbourne semi-final.

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