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Novak Djokovic says the Jannik Sinner WADA  deal does not sit well with the majority of players.

Djokovic hits out over Sinner’s doping ban

Novak Djokovic has revealed what the majority of tennis stars think of the World No.1 cutting a deal with WADA to serve a three month suspension that does not cover any of the Grand Slams.

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Jannik Sinner, Australian Open winner in January, now faces a doping ban before the next slam.

'No fairness in tennis': Kyrgios slams Sinner doping deal

Australian Nick Kyrgios has led criticism of the deal that's given Jannik Sinner a three-month doping ban but will allow him to return for the French Open.

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Dual Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban for a doping breach. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Aus Open champ accepts three-month ban on doping charge

World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month ban from tennis for a doping infringement.

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Australian tennis champion Ashleigh Barty is selling her Melbourne townhouse.

Ash Barty hopes to serve up net gains in South Yarra

Tennis champion’s Melbourne townhouse hits the market for $1.85 million

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Alex de Minaur was left to rue another missed opportunity to upset one of the sport’s biggest guns.

Alex de Minaur’s cruel reality strikes again after Aus Open heartache

The Australian No.1 has once again suffered a sinking feeling he just can’t shake.

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Simona Halep has announced her retirement after a disappointing first competitive outing for 2025. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Former world No.1 calls time after Romanian rout

The two-time grand slam winner has called time on her career right after a resounding loss.

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Simona Halep (right) hugs Sorana Cirstea following the retirement announcement.

Shock as former world No.1 quits tennis after first match of 2025

Tears flowed when the Wimbledon champion took everyone by surprise in her on-court interview.

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Danielle Collins soaks up the Bahamas sunshine on her promised ‘five-star vacay’.

Tennis villain delivers final shot at Australia on promised ‘five-star vacay’

Aussie fans bolstered the Danielle Collins Fund and she’s already put the ‘big fat pay cheque’ to good use.

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Nick Kyrgios will not play in the David cup team in Sweden.

Hewitt reveals Kyrgios Davis Cup replacement

An Australian Open giant killer will play alongside Alex De Minaur in the all-important Swedish tie.

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Inspirational former Tennis star Jelena Dokic has received a flood of love after her harrowing documentary.

Stars & fans rally behind Dokic after harrowing documentary

Inspirational former tennis star Jelena Dokic has received a flood of love after her harrowing documentary aired on free-to-air television on Wednesday night.

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Madison Keys Australian Open triumph has come at a cost.
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Alexander Zverev (R) consoles Novak Djokovic after the Serb's Australian Open semi-final retirement.

Coaching legend questions Djokovic’s ‘injury authenticity’

Novak Djokovic’s love-hate relationship with Australia has taken another turn with the 24-time Grand Slam winner under fire from the Nadal camp ‘casting doubt on the authenticity of his injuries’.

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