Aussie Popyrin ready for US Open showdown with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin has powered to a third-round US Open showdown with Novak Djokovic, but fellow Aussies Rinky Hjikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint are out.
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Aussie teenage tennis ace committed to US college class
Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint is putting education first, even if it costs her most of the $200,000 prize money from her breakout US Open run.
Australia’s tennis aces enjoy 44-year first at US Open
Led by seeds Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin, Australia will have 10 men's players in the world's top 100 entering the US Open for the first time since 1980.
Hewitt backs de Minaur to hit back hard in New York
Australian Davis Cup captain and former US Open champ Lleyton Hewitt is confident world No.10 Alex de Minaur can return from injury and make a run in New York.
Seventh heaven for Australia’s US Open qualifying hopes
Australia has seven tennis players into the final round of US Open qualifying for the first time in 30 years, raising hopes of a 20-strong main-draw challenge.
Popyrin in line for third 2024 slam duel with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin could get the ultimate test of his soaring progress with another potential grand slam duel with Novak Djokovic in the offing at the US Open.
Australia’s US Open stocks climb to 20 in the main draw
Australia will have 20 tennis players in the US Open singles main draws for the first time since 1979 after six more successfully qualified in New York.
Popyrin staying cool ahead of US Open title tilt
Alexei Popyrin isn't getting carried away after his Montreal Masters breakthrough, pledging to stay in the moment in pursuit of US Open success in New York.
De Minaur underdone but ready for US Open
He's spearheading a 20-strong Australian challenge but returning world No.10 Alex de Minaur admits he's less than 100 per cent for the US Open in New York.
Popyrin leads promising Australian US Open challenge
Alexei Popyrin is keeping his eye on the ball after leading four Australians into the second round of the US Open on day one at Flushing Meadows.
De Minaur shines as wizards of Oz weave US Open magic
World No.10 Alex de Minaur has returned from a hip injury to join nine other Australians in the US Open second round in New York.
Fit-again De Minaur set for return at the US Open
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has confirmed his US Open participation, declaring himself fit again after being sidelined for a month with a hip injury.
Aussie veteran digs deep for three-set Cincinnati win
Australian tennis veteran Jordan Thompson has continued his impressive form, claiming a three-set victory over the 13th seed at the Cincinnati Open.
Supreme Aussie Popyrin wins Montreal Masters final
Alexei Popyrin has upset Russian world No.6 Andrey Rublev to win in Montreal and become the first Australian in 21 years to claim a Masters 1000 title.
Seed-slaying Popyrin surges into Montreal Masters final
Australia's Alexei Popyrin has earned a spot in the final of the ATP Tour's Montreal Masters and will play fifth seed Andrey Rublev for the title.
Veterans Ebden and Peers roar to Olympic doubles gold
Veterans Matt Ebden and John Peers have won Australia's first Olympic tennis gold since 1996, winning a nail-biting men's doubles final in Paris.
Saville to miss Olympic singles to focus on doubles bid
Australian No.1 Daria Saville has spurned a last-minute opportunity to play the Olympic tennis singles in Paris to concentrate her energies on the doubles.
De Minaur set for Olympic debut after beating injury
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is set to make an extraordinary return from a hip injury in time to celebrate his Olympic debut in Paris.
Alcaraz destroys Djokovic’s dream of beating Court mark
Carlos Alcaraz has successfully defended his Wimbledon men's title, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets with a devastating display on Centre Court.
Rising Aussie Jones beaten in Wimbledon girls’ final
Gold Coast's Emerson Jones, the first Australian to reach the Wimbledon girls' final since Ash Barty, has lost again to her Slovakian rival Renata Jamrichova.
‘Devastated’ de Minaur could face Olympic misery too
Alex de Minaur faces the prospect of further misery after his Wimbledon heartbreak, with the Australian No.1 a major doubt for the Olympics once again.
Aussie duo KO top seeds to win place in Wimbledon final
Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson have reached the final of the Wimbledon men's doubles after defeating the top seeds in straight sets.
Alcaraz subdues Medvedev to power into Wimbledon final
Spanish champion Carlos Alcaraz has bounced back from the loss of the first set to outplay Daniil Medvedev and reach another Wimbledon final.
Aussie Emerson Jones into Wimbledon girls’ semi-final
Rising star Emerson Jones has become the first Australian to reach the girls' semi-final at Wimbledon since Ash Barty won the title in 2011.
Alcaraz and Djokovic storm into Wimbledon final rematch
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have powered to a Wimbledon final rematch, with the Serbian great looking in shape to gain revenge.
Aussie duo Thompson and Purcell in Wimbledon heartbreak
Australians Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell have lost agonisingly in the Wimbledon men's doubles final after holding three Championship points.
Krejcikova follows Novotna path to Wimbledon glory
Czech star Barbora Krejcikova has followed her inspirational mentor Jana Novotna by winning the Wimbledon title against Italian Jasmine Paolini.
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.
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.
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 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.