Doubles role unlikely for Abdo in new tennis CEO job
Leaving the NRL for Tennis Australia, inbound CEO Andrew Abdo appears set to hold different responsibilities to Craig Tiley, who was also Australian Open boss.
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Demon shattered by Paris ‘blue moon’ opportunity missed
Just like last year, Alex de Minaur has lost his second match in Roland Garros, shattered once again by what he believes was a golden opportunity missed.
Last Aussie succumbs in Paris sunshine to world No.1
Daria Kasatkina has battled valiantly but was eventually overpowered by world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, ending the Australian singles challenge at the French Open.
Rest or play: Demon wrestling over post-Paris dilemma
Alex de Minaur is still pondering if he should try to play his way out of his slump in grass-court tournaments or take another break after his Paris let-down.
Dasha wins but Aussie giant-killers’ Paris dreams melt
Resurgent Daria Kasatkina has earned a French Open third-round date with the world No.1 but Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have been knocked out in Paris.
Down and out in Paris: Sinner feels heat in boilover
History-bound Jannik Sinner has suffered an incredible collapse to bow of the French Open, ending the most dominant duopoly in the annals of men's grand slams.
‘I won’t write me off’: Aussie teen ace on Paris dream
Emerson Jones has been handed the hardest of Roland Garros main draw debuts, but the Aussie teen wildcard remains excited and undaunted.
De Minaur’s dreams of first clay-court triumph dashed
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has fallen short at the penultimate hurdle in his bid to lift a maiden clay-court crown in Hamburg, outlasted by Tommy Paul.
No panic, Jannik: how can a Demon and co down a Sinner?
Jannik Sinner looks the hottest favourite to win a grand slam for years, with Alex de Minaur among the support cast wondering how on earth to halt him in Paris.
‘I wanted to see the light’: Demon bursts out of slump
Australia's French Open hope Alex de Minaur says he's battled through a tough period and now he's ready to build on James Duckworth's first-day boost in Paris.
‘The ultimate’: Abdo leaves NRL for Tennis Australia
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo is leaving the code to take up the same role at Tennis Australia and run the Australian Open.
Marathon man Kokkinakis back with amazing Paris win
Thanasi Kokkinakis has begun another grand slam comeback with a marathon French Open triumph while Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina also won in the Paris sun.
Cash: Abdo must save heart and soul of Aussie tennis
Former Wimbledon champ Pat Cash has painted a grim picture of the state of Australian grass roots tennis that the sport's new boss Andrew Abdo will inherit.
‘Gotta keep believing’: Aussie teen’s ‘exciting’ road
Aussie Emerson Jones has had the misfortune of winning just 10 games in her first three grand slam matches - but the teenage ace is far from disheartened.
Queensland duo pull off French Open sensations in Paris
Queenslanders Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have caused two of the biggest sensations of the French Open, defeating marquee players at Roland Garros.
A piece of home: Birrell up in lights in City of Lights
She loves the Gold Coast, but Kim Birrell feels nearly as at home in Paris where her French 'second family' have been cheering her remarkable breakthrough.
Brave Kokkinakis bid ended by yet another cruel injury
Thanasi Kokkinakis's brave bid to resurrect his injury-plagued career has suffered another cruel blow as he pulled out of his French Open second-round clash.
Teen star’s dream/nightmare French Open draw
Emerson Jones will play four-time champion Iga Swiatek in her French Open bow as Alex de Minaur's Paris route could see him meet Novak Djokovic in the quarters.
Aussie stars hit form and Kokkinakis is back for Paris
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have found timely form with big wins before the French Open, while comeback man Thanasi Kokkinakis is to play in Paris.
Andreeva fends off Baptiste challenge to reach final
Mirra Andreeva has won through to the final of the Madrid Open where the teenager will meet Marta Kostyuk, who beat Anastasia Potapova in three sets.
Injured Alcaraz pulls out of French Open defence
French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the defence of his title at Roland Garros because of concerns over his wrist injury.
Kyrgios’s late bid for Wimbledon return
Australia's Nick Kyrgios will play in the grasscourt tournament at Halle in June, which could boost his hopes of a wild card ticket into Wimbledon.
Demon goes bust in Monte Carlo at hands of local hero
Alex de Minaur has lost an epic quarter-final clash at the Monte Carlo Masters against Monaco's local hero, Valentin Vacherot.
Sinner rules again as Alcaraz goes bust in Monte Carlo
Jannik Sinner has regained his place as the world's No.1, wresting the crown from Carlos Alcaraz after beating his great rival in the Monte Carlo Masters final.
De Minaur subdues ‘incredible talent’ in Monte Carlo
Buoyant Alex de Minaur has made the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a shootout to be world No.1.
Jones gets dream Aussie call up for BJK Cup clash
Aussie teenager Emerson Jones could become one of the youngest female internationals after being named in the Billie Jean King Cup squad to face Great Britain
Aussie slayer Gibson continues Barty-like run in Miami
The extraordinary run of rising Aussie tennis prospect Talia Gibson has continued in Miami as the 21-year-old defeated another top-20 rival to make the last 16.
Florida fan seals notable win over frustrated Medvedev
Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo has brought a halt to Daniil Medvedev's Miami Open campaign, stunning the former world No.1 in three contrasting sets.
Gutsy Gibson pushes seeded Czech star to the limit
Rising Aussie tennis star Talia Gibson has gone down swinging after a breakthrough week in California and is set to be rewarded with a rankings surge.
‘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.
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.