Tennis

Rinky Hijikata of Australia celebrates with David Pel of Netherlands against Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador and Mate Pavic.

Aussie’s wild ride to Wimbledon final

The Australian flag is still flying at Wimbledon, with a doubles title up for grabs after a wild ride for Rinky Hijikata into the final.

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Novak Djokovic taking a 'nasty' fall during his victory over Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon. (AP PHOTO)

Djokovic skips Sinner practice day after 'nasty' fall

Novak Djokovic cancelled his afternoon practice at Wimbledon on the eve of his semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner following his fall in his last-eight win.

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Jannik Sinner, wearing a protective sleeve, waves after reaching the Wimbledon semi-final. (AP PHOTO)

Sinner, Djokovic triumph to set up Wimbledon semi epic

Jannik Sinner has shrugged off doubts about his fitness and form by defeating the dangerous Ben Shelton in straight sets and reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals.

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Cruz Hewitt lost his temper at Wimbledon.

Cruz Hewitt snaps at famous dad in Wimbledon disaster

Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt got caught in the crosshairs as his son lost his temper.

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz slides out of the shadows to return a shot in his win over Cameron Norrie. (AP PHOTO)

Champ through at Wimbledon but mystery over Sinner scan

Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz have both won their fourth round matches but much of the attention at Wimbledon was on the fitness of world No.1 Jannik Sinner.

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Alex De Minaur blew a fourth-set lead against Novak Djokovic

‘Let that slip’: Demon’s great Wimbledon regret

With Roger Federer looking on at Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur had a moment he’d like to get back in another early grand slam exit

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Alex de Minaur couldn't get past Novak Djokovic.

Star Aussie falls short of major Djokovic upset at Wimbledon

Alex de Minaur looked like creating a major upset at Wimbledon but in the end Novak Djokovic highlighted the difference between a champion and an aspirant.

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Alex de Minaur has beaten Novak Djokovic in the 2024 United Cup - but can he do it at Wimbledon? (AP PHOTO)

Older, wiser Demon mentally ready for Djokovic test

Twelve months on from a brutal injury disappointment, Alex de Minaur feels he's mentally stronger and better prepared to tackle Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.

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Nick Kyrgios fronting a new OnlyFans series.

Kyrgios skips Wimbledon and lobs on OnlyFans

Controversial Aussie tennis ace Nick Kyrgios has made a surprise career pivot and appeared with adult film stars on OnlyFans reality TV.

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Tom Daley, Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena, Shay Shariatzadeh, Dave Grohl, Thomas Tuchel and Roy Hodgson were all in the Royal Box.

Global celebrities everywhere in iconic Wimbledon photo

The tennis players in action admitted to being distracted by the famous faces watching.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa have split up again.

Tennis power couple splits again in middle of Wimbledon disaster

The pair both had shock exits in the first round but it’s clear they had other things on their mind.

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Yulia Putintseva was emotional throughout the 6-0 6-0 defeat.

Terrified world No.33 halts play over ‘crazy’ fan: ‘Take him out’

The veteran feared being followed and stabbed after the match, warning officials ‘maybe he has a knife’.

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Nick Kyrgios sat with Naomi Osaka’s team for the Japanese star’s win over Aussie Talia Gibson.

Kyrgios spotted in former world No.1’s box during win over Aussie

‘That’s a little embarrassing. But yeah, I guess it was cool that he was there.’

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Maria Sakkari and Yulia Putintseva were involved in a heated confrontation.

Tennis star makes explosive accusation during fiery handshake

Viewers were stunned as the simmering tensions hit boiling point at the end of the match.

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The song Polvere e Gloria (Dust and Glory) features Andrea Bocelli and tennis star Jannik Sinner. (AP PHOTO)

Andrea Bocelli teams up with Jannik Sinner in new anthem

Opera legend Andrea Bocelli and tennis world number one Jannik Sinner have released an unexpected musical duet blending sport, song and storytelling.

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