Tennis

Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios eyes ‘miracle’ Australian Open return

A revitalised Nick Kyrgios has revealed his shock plans to make a summer comeback, declaring his bad knee feels ‘younger’.

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Kimberley Birrell won hearts across the world for her sportsmanship.

Aussie fighter loses final but wins hearts with touching act

The shattered Australian was in tears after the epic match but was handed an unexpected award for her conduct.

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Danielle Collins has gone viral for her savage dating profile.

Aus Open villain’s brutally honest dating profile goes viral

Some fans applauded her approach, but others called her a ‘walking red flag.’

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Alexei Popyrin copped the cold shoulder from Alexander Bublik.

Aussie at centre of sportsmanship storm after handshake snub

‘There’s a code, there’s some kind of etiquette. If someone doesn’t follow it, why should I?’

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Injury-plagued former champion Novak Djokovic has ruled himself out of the Paris Masters. (AP PHOTO)

Seven-time Paris Masters champ withdraws with injury

Novak Djokovic will not be fighting for a record eighth Paris Masters title after announcing via social media he's pulling out of the event.

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Novak Djokovic collapsed on the court.

Novak Djokovic collapses as medical staff rush to his aid

The Serbian veteran was eventually helped back to his feet before being treated on the sidelines.

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Alex de Minaur returns against Kamil Majchrzak during his victory at the Shanghai Masters. (EPA PHOTO)

De Minaur eyes half-century, and a second Masters final

Alex de Minaur has eased into the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters and with the draw opening up for him is looking towards reaching the final.

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Daria Kasatkina is to take a break from tennis revealing she is mentally and emotionally spent. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian tennis No.1 'at breaking point', takes pause

‘I’ve been far from fine for a long time and, truth be told, my results and performances show that’.

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Novak Djokovic’s mentor Nikola Pilic has died aged 86.

Novak Djokovic mourning death of ‘my tennis father’

‘I am eternally grateful for everything you have done for me and my family.’

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"I left tennis. I left my tennis friends. That was a big mistake," Bjorn Borg said of retirement. (AP PHOTO)

Tennis legend reveals how drug addiction nearly killed him

The five-time Wimbledon champion has detailed how he spiralled out of control after quitting the circuit aged just 26 in a turn of events that almost proved fatal.

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Tennis legend Bjorn Borg says he’ll fight cancer like it’s a Wimbledon final.
Taylor Townsend has been forced to issue an apology after sparking controversy in China.

World No.1 under fire for China comments: ‘These people’

The 29-year-old has been forced to issue a statement after sparking controversy while in the country.

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Fallen tennis star Boris Becker served eight months in a UK jail.

Boris Becker reveals graphic details of time in UK jail

German tennis ace Boris Becker has written a frank memoir, revealing the sordid details of what daily life was like when he was serving time in a London jail.

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Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt is planning to appeal his ‘offensive conduct’ ban.

Lleyton Hewitt rips investigation as legal team takes action

The Aussie great has major issues with the process, even though his medical condition was taken into account.

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