Margaret Court’s controversial views remain a talking point at Melbourne Park but leading players have shied away from suggestions of a boycott at her namesake arena. Tennis trailblazer Billie Jean …
Juan Martin del Potro says humid conditions have played a major role in his three-set Auckland Classic final loss to Roberto Bautista Agut. The second-seeded del Potro – a red-hot …
On his 13th visit to Melbourne Park, Rafael Nadal is still experiencing firsts. The top seeded Spaniard will play this year’s Australian Open without an official match under his belt …
Six years have passed since Caroline Wozniacki was last ranked world No.1 but the Danish star is daring to dream once more of scaling the summit with a deep Australian …
Australia’s top-ranked female Ashleigh Barty has fallen short of winning a first title on home soil, losing the Sydney International final to resurgent former world No.1 Angelique Kerber. Barty found …
A self-professed older and wiser Nick Kyrgios says he’s feeling as good as ever in a lead-up to the Australian Open. And why not? The 22-year-old enjoyed his most consistent …
Bernard Tomic has wobbled but remains on track to reach the Australian Open main draw, surviving a major scare in his second-round qualifying match against American Tommy Paul. Tomic eventually …
Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut has won his second Auckland Classic tennis title in three years, holding off a Juan Martin del Potro fightback to take out the final in three …
Two-time grand slam winner Garbine Muguruza is racing to recover from a thigh injury with just three days to go before she launches her Australian Open campaign. The reigning Wimbledon …
Stan Wawrinka admits he was on the verge of pulling out of the Australian Open before a last-minute hitout convinced him to return from his six-month injury layoff. The triple …
Wet weather has delayed the start of the Hobart International final between defending champion Elise Mertens and Romania’s Mihaela Buzarnescu. The match was due to begin at midday (AEDT) but …
He’s the two-way running king of the AFL and Tom Scully says his Greater Western Sydney side as a whole are are striving to be recognised for that quality. Brisbane …
A breathing condition has meant Chamois Road has never been given a traditional three-month spell or longer. On Saturday at Flemington the consistent Patrick Payne-trained five-year-old has his 32nd start …
Big race days always produce pressure for jockeys and trainers but several have even more reason to perform at the Gold Coast. Racing Queensland has put up a $50,000 bonus …
Short-priced favourite Pierata has passed a second veterinary inspection and will take his place in the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast. Queensland Racing Integrity Commission vets …
Anthemoessa has arrived at the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after days of waiting to get on a flight. The Matt Cummani-trained filly was finally transported from …
Angelique Kerber may be back but she still hasn’t forgotten her last loss of a rotten 2017 – because it came against Ashleigh Barty. Australia’s top-ranked female is standing between …
Bernard Tomic’s Australian Open hopes remain on hold after Melbourne’s fickle weather played havoc on day two of qualifying. Tomic’s second-round match against American Tommy Paul was rained out on …
