Bolt’s Wimbledon shot is over but Thompson battles on
Alex Bolt's Wimbledon adventure has come to an early end but his performance against top-10 player Casper Ruud will have made his watching family proud.
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How ‘little brother’ de Minaur became Aussie main man
As Alex de Minaur launches his bid for Wimbledon glory, he's offered a vote of thanks to the Australian colleagues who now marvel at his tennis transformation.
Australian tennis prodigy provides echoes of Kyrgios
Australia hot-shot Cooper Kose, 15, has joined an agency co-founded by Naomi Osaka, who pinpoints forehand similarities with Nick Kyrgios.
Duckworth ready to attack the ‘Demon’ he helped mould
Super resilient James Duckworth will soon find out just how lucky a loser he is when he shoots for the scalp of old friend Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon.
Aussie Purcell overpowered by Fritz in first ATP final
A landmark pre-Wimbledon week for Max Purcell has ended with the Australian being defeated by big-serving Taylor Fritz in his first ATP final in Eastbourne.
Purcell reaches first ATP final in pre-Wimbledon boost
Max Purcell has reached his first ATP final, beating British breakthrough star Billy Harris in the semi-finals of the Eastbourne International.
Aussie Duckworth to face Demon in Wimbledon opener
Australian James Duckworth has been drafted in as a late 'lucky loser' and will enjoy a dream first-round date against compatriot Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon.
He missed lunch – but Aussie Bolt can dine at Wimbledon
Australian Alex Bolt has written an extraordinary tale at Wimbledon, the last-minute alternate in qualifying coming from match-point down to make the main draw.
De Minaur to spearhead Aussie Olympics assault on clay
Fresh off a French Open quarter-final, Alex de Minaur will return to Roland Garros and lead Australia in singles and doubles in his Olympic debut.
Gadecki leads big Aussie charge at Wimbledon qualifying
Olivia Gadecki bagged one of the biggest wins of her career as seven Australian women made it through to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.
De Minaur’s Wimbledon setback as Aussie qualifiers win
Three Australians have advanced to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying, as top dog Alex de Minaur suffered a rankings setback days out from the grand slam.
Thompson set for Wimbledon despite Queen’s injury scare
Jordan Thompson will be fit for Wimbledon after suffering an injury scare at Queen's, while seven Australian men start qualifying bids for the grass-court slam.
Ailing Thompson injured in Queen’s Club semi-final loss
Jordan Thompson has suffered the double whammy of a semi-final defeat and back trouble as he succumbed to Lorenzo Musetti in the Queen's Club Championship.
Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston
Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.
Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club quarters
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there will be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club last-eight
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there'll be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
Jaded de Minaur suffers shock loss at Queen’s
Alex de Minaur's preparation for Wimbledon has taken a hit with a surprise first round exit on the Queen's Club grass to Lorenzo Musetti.
De Minaur in seventh heaven after Dutch triumph
Alex de Minaur will rise to a career-high World No. 7 ranking after taking his second title of the year with victory over Sebastian Korda in the Netherlands.
Alcaraz downs Zverev in see-saw epic for Paris glory
Carlos Alcaraz has won an exhausting, see-sawing contest on the Roland Garros clay against Alexander Zverev to become French Open champion at just 21.
Ebden and Peers to team up in Olympic veteran combo
Matt Ebden has plumped for fellow veteran John Peers as his Olympic men's doubles partner in Paris while Aussie No.2 Jordan Thompson is to miss the Games.
Swiatek blasts her way to fourth French Open crown
Iga Swiatek reckons she's proud of herself after blasting past brief early resistance from Jasmine Paolini to win her fourth French Open title at Roland Garros.
Alcaraz downs Sinner to set up Paris final with Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Jannik Sinner in five sets, and another first-time French Open finalist Alexander Zverev will do battle for the Roland Garros crown.
Alcaraz downs Sinner in five sets to reach Paris final
Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first French Open final, beating Jannik Sinner in five sets in a brilliant contest between the game's two young superstars.
Demon can’t wait for grass attack and Olympic assault
Australian star Alex de Minaur has enjoyed new-found confidence on clay courts after his Paris run - and will be back to shoot for double gold at the Olympics.
De Minaur’s brave Paris bid ended by resilient Zverev
Alex de Minaur's French Open adventure is over after the Australian star was beaten in straight sets in the quarter-final by Alexander Zverev.
Teen Andreeva beats Sabalenka in French Open sensation
On a day of women's draw shocks at the French Open, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva has caused the biggest sensation by knocking out world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka.
Stars aligning for de Minaur in Paris as Zverev awaits
Alex de Minaur may not be favourite to win the French Open - but have circumstances offered him the opportunity of his tennis life in Paris?
Djokovic pulls out in Paris as Sinner becomes the No.1
Champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open with injury, leaving Jannik Sinner as the new world No.1 men's player.
De Minaur floors Medvedev to reach French Open quarters
Alex de Minaur has beaten Daniil Medvedev to become the first Australian man to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open in Paris for 20 years.
Demon out to bypass the tentacles of ‘Octopus’ Medvedev
Alex de Minaur has to get past the tentacles of Daniil Medvedev if he wants to be the first Aussie man in two decades to reach the French Open quarters.
De Minaur hails mental strength in landmark Paris win
Alex de Minaur has found "gold at the end of the tunnel", defusing the power of Jan-Lennard Struff to make a landmark appearance in the French Open last-16.