JANNIK SINNER'S INCREDIBLE comeback victory over Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3, in last night’s Australian Open final was a monument to physical stamina, as well as astonishing reserves of mental strength. At two sets to nil down the Italian looked like he...
FEW TENNIS CAREERS have rivalled Andre Agassi’s for on-court showmanship and off-court intrigue. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s Agassi was appointment viewing, initially as a flash, brash wunderkind who sported a mullet, flouted dress codes with fluoro shirts and...
JANUARY IS FAST approaching its half way point, bringing about the return to life as usual. Christmas decorations have long been packed away and the excuse to start making cocktails at 2pm is more a cry for help than it is festive spirit. But, it’s not all bad....
MOST SPORTSMEN AND women face a day when they need to begin planning for a post-athletic career. Many release hagiographic memoirs, some buy a stake in a fitness franchise, others release a line of supplements. Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has never been like most...
When Novak Djokovic returned to Rod Laver arena to win his 22nd grand slam title, tying the men’s record with Rafael Nadal, audiences around the world were once again reminded of his unprecedented talent. While Djokovic has long remained a dominant force on the men’s...
After weeks of court hearings and public statements, Djokovic will now be deported from Australia. Here’s how the tennis world reacted to the news.
The nine-time Australian Open champion was hoping to defend his title and eclipse the Grand Slam victories of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Instead, he’s found himself caught in the midst of public outrage regarding quarantine and medical exemptions surrounding Covid-19.
The Australian tennis star revealed his mother was dealing with health issues, prompting Kyrgios to announce he would be taking a break to spend time at home with his family.
