Heather Watson is through to the Hobart International semi-finals after a straight-sets win over an out-of-sorts Donna Vekic. World No.74 Watson took 61 minutes on Thursday to get past Croatia’s …
Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro has set up a blockbuster Auckland Classic semi-final against Spanish veteran David Ferrer, beating prodigious Russian Karen Khachanov in straight sets. In what …
An Australian will contest the Sydney International women’s final for the first time in 12 years after Ashleigh Barty set up a mouth-watering final-four clash with Daria Gavrilova. The exciting …
With a nod to tennis’ status as one of the most progressive in sport, Billie Jean King will be honoured at this year’s Australian Open – as Margaret Court stays …
Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty has booked a Sydney International semi-final showstopper with compatriot Daria Gavrilova after a convincing final-eight win on Thursday. The 19th-ranked Barty showed why she entered …
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2018 – MEN’S SEEDS 1. Rafael Nadal (Spain), 2. Roger Federer (Switzerland), 3. Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria), 4. Alexander Zverev (Germany), 5. Dominic Thiem (Austria), 6. Marin Cilic (Croatia), …
Rookie Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says he’ll look to employ veteran Pearce Hanley through the midfield this season as he makes good strides in his comeback from injury. The …
Nick Phipps is expecting big things from Israel Folau as he makes his return to rugby after a two-month break. He also expects the Wallabies and NSW Waratahs superstar to …
Priscilla Hon has saved her compatriots from a potential Australian Open qualifying whitewash, with Sara Tomic among four locals to crash out in the first round. Hon battled through on …
Will Genia says talent doesn’t necessarily equate to titles as the under-performing Melbourne Rebels look to finally become a Super Rugby threat. Expectations are high both internally and externally after …
HOW THE LEADING WOMEN SHAPE UP FOR THE 2018 AUSTRALIAN OPEN STARTING ON MONDAY SIMONA HALEP (ROM) Age: 26 Ranking: 1 Plays: right-handed (two-handed backhand) Career prize money: $US20,912,291 ($A26.67 …
Aussie teen Destanee Aiava has been left close to tears after a straight-sets rout by former world No.5 Eugenie Bouchard in their Kooyong Classic match, saying she needs a break …
Novak Djokovic admits there’s still a chance he could withdraw from the Australian Open, moving to ease expectation over his performance at the grand slam he’s dominated for a decade. …
James Graham is treading cautiously in his first days at St George Illawarra and the former Canterbury skipper is happy to take a step back and do what he’s told …
It’s being touted as the most open Australian Open ever, with grand slam-winning coach David Taylor declaring as many as 20 women can contend for the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup. …
Penrith recruit James Maloney is reluctant to start the State of Origin hype early, but sees no reason why he and young halves partner Nathan Cleary can’t do the job …
Star NRL recruit Aaron Woods believes the biggest challenge in returning the ‘Dogs of war’ playing style to Canterbury will be mental. But the former Wests Tigers captain has backed …
Trainer Tony Gollan is taking positives from Ef Troop’s wide barrier in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. The colt drew 18 in the field of …
