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Crackdown on late-night finishes hides escape clause
- By Bill Scott
- . January 10, 2024
A plan to crack down on the post-midnight finishes which have made a hash of the Tour tennis schedules might harbour a “get-out” clause. The

Mac tips Rafa retirement if RG effort falls through
- By Bill Scott
- . January 10, 2024
John McEnroe has made a bold prediction, suggesting that injured Rafael Nadal might retire if he cannot pull up fit for this spring’s Roland Garros.

Raducanu’s exhibition appearance evaporates
- By Bill Scott
- . January 9, 2024
Emma Raducanu’s possibilities of making a start at the Australian Open may have taken a late hit as the Brit quit her spot at an

Tennis now all in the head for Djokovic
- By Bill Scott
- . January 9, 2024
Novak Djokovic’s tennis career is now a mental challenge, with the world No. 1 pondering his future at age 36 but still eager for competition. With

Ostapenko rallies to defeat Cirstea
- By Bill Scott
- . January 9, 2024
2017 Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko got a wake-up call as she dropped the opening set before charging to a 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 defeat of Sorana Cirstea

Draper starts again with a win in Adelaide
- By Bill Scott
- . January 8, 2024
Brit Jack Draper began on familiar ground as the youngster reached the second round of the Adelaide International on Monday. The No. 62 powered down

Raducanu aims for minor tune-up test at Kooyong
- By Bill Scott
- . January 8, 2024
Emma Raducanu has been thrown a lifeline in the run-up to Sunday’s Australian Open start, with the Brit offered a spot in the Kooyong exhibition

Germans hang tight for United Cup title win
- By Bill Scott
- . January 7, 2024
Germany beat Poland 2-1 to win the United Cup team title on Sunday, with Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund combining to claim the trophy with

Nadal out of Australian Open
- By Peter Rowe
- . January 7, 2024
Rafa Nadal has pulled out of the Australian Open with another injury concern. The 22-time Grand Slam winner told followers on Twitter-X that he had

Muscle micro-tear crushes Nadal hopes for AO return
- By Bill Scott
- . January 7, 2024
Rafael Nadal suffered a devastating diagnosis as his injury purgatory continues, with the Spaniard forced on Sunday to withdraw from the Australian Open. The 37-year-old’s camp made