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Premier the reason for AO final boos

Tennis Australia president Jayne Hrdlicka faced a chorus of boos during the presentation ceremony at the Australian Open yesterday after…

4 years ago

Osaka popularity rockets in Japan

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open triumph went into orbit yesterday as a Japanese astronaut sent greetings from the international space station.…

4 years ago

Bye for Barty in Adelaide

World No.1 Ash Barty has received an opening-round bye at the Adelaide International, which begins tomorrow. Barty accepted a wildcard as…

4 years ago

Retirement? Let Serena make that call

It's barely 24 hours since Serena Williams was beaten in straight sets by Naomi Osaka in their Australian Open semi-final…

4 years ago

Australian Open losses to top $78 million

The Australian Open is set to record a loss of more than US$78 million, tournament director Craig Tiley admitted today.…

4 years ago

I’m done: Serena in tears after loss to Osaka

Serena Williams broke down in tears at her post-match press conference , declaring “I’m done” before walking out of the…

4 years ago

I can’t feel my legs: Brady emotional over semi-final win

A 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 topsy-turvy victory saw Jennifer Brady claim her maiden Grand Slam final today as she overcame plucky…

4 years ago

Osaka slays Serena in straight sets

Naomi Osaka moved ruthlessly into the Australian Open final today, with an emphatic 6-3, 6-4 win over 23-time Grand Slam…

4 years ago

What lockdown? Brady defies odds to reach semi-finals

After being forced into hard lockdown on arriving in Australia last month, Jennifer Brady proved today quarantine was no barrier…

4 years ago