Tennis

Holger Rune struggled more and more as the match went on.

Beaten star speaks out after rival’s controversial delay: ‘I was almost dying’

The 21-year-old was left ‘cooking’ while his world No.1 opponent underwent a miracle recovery off the court.

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Nick Kyrgios deleivered a scathing attack toward Tony Jones

Novak reveals his next step after Kyrgios goes on the attack

Nick Kyrgios released an expletive-riddled tirade towards Tony Jones as the tennis champion made clear what would happen now.

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Kichenok snubs Mladenovic after the doubles clash.

Tennis star refuses to shake hands after fiery clash

The winner accused her opponent of ‘unsportsmanlike’ behaviour following the awkward net exchange.

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Jannik Sinner fell ill during his fourth-round clash with Holger Rune.

‘Worrying signs’ as ‘distressed’ world No.1 struggles in stifling heat

‘He looks disoriented, didn’t even know where he was heading. He almost looks like a zombie.’

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SCOFA called comments towards Novak Djokovic ‘racist’

Jones comments labelled ‘racist’ by Serbian rights group

Tony Jones’ apology to Novak Djokovic has done little to cool tensions, with the Serbian Council of Australia calling for the Human Rights Commission to investigate the ‘racist’ comments.

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Novak Djokovic has refused to do anymore Channel 9 interviews over Tony Jones’ comments about him.

Ch 9 journo reveals why Djokovic is so furious with him

Tony Jones has detailed the reasons he thinks the tennis champions has gone nuclear over his ‘insulting’ tv cross.

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Tony Jones issued a public apology in which he claimed he had said sorry in private 48 hours earlier.

Tony Jones makes surprise claim in first public response to Djokovic

The TV host has attempted to put some of the responsibility for the dramatic boycott back on the player himself.

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Novak Djokovic is refusing to speak to Nine until they apologise for Tony Jones’s antics.

Journalist’s ‘disturbing’ chant to blame for Djokovic interview snub

Novak Djokovic has declared a boycott on Channel 9 until ‘something is done’.

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John-Patrick Smith raced to get an ice towel for the stricken youngster.

Aus Open players race into action after ball kid’s health scare

A Good Samaritan in the crowd alerted players after the youngster almost collapsed during play.

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Jack Draper struggled with injury in their fourth-round matches.

‘Sad’ scenes as Aus Open marathon men break down

Half an hour of heartbreak flattened Melbourne Park before a ‘beautiful’ piece of sportsmanship lifted the mood.

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Daniil Medvedev during his loss to Learner Tien.

Cop that! Hot-headed Medvedev hit with huge Aussie Open fines

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev has been hit with a series of fines for his ill-tempered displays at this year's tournament.

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Alex de Minaur celebrates match point in his Open third-round win over Francisco Cerundolo. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Rafter warns de Minaur about 'destructive' Michelsen

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter is cautioning Alex de Minaur to respect the firepower of young American Alex Michelsen in the Australian Open fourth round.

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Alex de Minaur has survived a huge scare to keep his Australian Open dream alive and etch his name in the tennis history books.

De Minaur survives dogfight to keep Aus Open hopes alive

Alex de Minaur has survived a huge scare to keep his Australian Open dream alive and etch his name in the tennis history books.

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Novak Djokovic has leapt to the defence of Daniellle Collins.

Novak Djokovic’s surprising response to Aus Open villain’s antics

The 10-time champion had some strong words on the ugly crowd incident from the previous night.

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Aleksandar Vukic has lost to Jack Draper in a marathon five-set match.

Heartbreaking loss for Aussie underdog

The local hero almost defied the odds but went down in an epic five-set battle.

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