Australian Open
Major sporting events in ‘arms race’ to secure top singers
In an effort to attract new fans, sporting events invest heavily in securing musical acts.
- by Angus Delaney
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Australian cricket
Tennis ratings wipeout fears led to cricket avoiding Australia Day
Fears of a broadcast ratings wipeout in the face of the Australian Open men’s final led Cricket Australia to avoid playing on Australia Day next January.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Tennis Australia
‘A lot of mental battles going on’: Why Alex de Minaur has vowed to play on in pain
Australian star Alex de Minaur is still recovering from the hip injury that cruelled his Wimbledon title bid and derailed his career-best campaign, but he is determined to qualify for the ATP finals.
- by Marc McGowan
Barty’s verdict: Australia’s grand slam drought is almost over
There has been little success since Ash Barty’s shock retirement, but the former champion believes Australia’s time is nearing.
- by Nick Wright
‘You’re in so much trouble’: Why Australia’s United Cup draw spells discord for Demon
Alex de Minaur will have the chance for revenge against his US Open conqueror in a blockbuster Sydney clash against a Great Britain side featuring his partner, Katie Boulter.
- by Cindy Yin
‘I will be playing the Australian Open’: Kyrgios to make top-level return in 2025
The Wimbledon finalist spoke of his intentions at a SXSW event in Sydney on Thursday.
- by Billie Eder
‘The fans demand to have the best’: Brisbane International organisers want Kyrgios
As four huge names of world tennis were announced for the forthcoming tournament, home-town hero John Millman issues a plea to Nick Kyrgios.
- by Nick Wright
From wedgies to big points, Rafa always pulled them out
The retiring Rafael Nadal was not the greatest tennis player of all time, but he was an essential part of the all-time greatest rivalry.
- by Greg Baum
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Council throws ritzy party for Labor mayor who quit amid legal drama
Bayside Council is throwing a lavish soiree for former mayor Bill Saravinovski, who quit while facing a matter in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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‘The changes aren’t ideal’: Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt hits out at new Davis Cup
Hewitt, the country’s current captain and winningest Davis Cup player, is the most outspoken critic about the bastardisation of the storied competition
- by Marc McGowan
Two-hatted Tedesca tops the Australian Open’s ace new dining options
What to hit up this summer at everyone’s favourite grand slam, including debut offerings from Julia Busuttil Nishimura, A1 Bakery, Piccolo Panini Bar and more.
- by Tomas Telegramma