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Tennis
Kyrgios declares he’s the best grasscourt player in the world
Sydney’s newest resident has Wimbledon in his sights later this year and believes 2022 has a “different” feel about it.
- by Tom Decent
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No escaping Alcaraz: Why Spanish teen could be new king of clay
Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old Spanish sensation, has emerged as the next superstar of the game after winning the Madrid Open overnight.
- by Phil Lutton
First Nadal, now Djokovic: Teen downs another star to reach Madrid Open final
After defeating his idol Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals, 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz rallied to beat top-ranked Novak Djokovic and make the final in Madrid.
‘It was very serious, not OK’: Kyrgios reveals drug use, self-harm
The Australian tennis star said in a revealing interview he is “still a bit cooked” but credits the pandemic with helping him shift to a healthier lifestyle.
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Wimbledon
‘It’s very unfair’: Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players
Novak Djokovic reiterated his stance on Wimbledon and compared the situation of the excluded players to what he went through in January when he was unable to play the Australian Open.
How ‘Boris the Bomber’ crashed and burned after a life of ducking and diving
Reality finally caught up with a man who lived by very different rules.
- by Jim White
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Wimbledon
Wimbledon defends ‘agonising’ decision to ban Russians, unvaccinated players get all-clear
Wimbledon confirms that COVID-19 vaccination will not be a condition of entry for players this year, allowing Novak Djokovic the chance to defend his title.
- by Scott Spits
Dellacqua weighs in on Russia ban
Former Aussie tennis player Casey Dellacqua weighs in on the Wimbledon decision to ban Russian players from the grand slam.
Opinion
Wimbledon
Is Wimbledon’s ban on Russians a double fault?
The decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s championship will ensure the drama stays on-court, but it’s an unsatisfying answer to the question of how far to punish Russians for Vladimir Putin’s crimes.
- by Therese Raphael
‘Crazy’: Djokovic, Navratilova lash Wimbledon ban on Russians, Belarusians
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has described Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition this year as crazy and says sport and politics don’t mix well.
Opinion
Wimbledon
Patriot games, set, match: Wimbledon walkover looms as disturbing precedent
Athletes have long been condemned for bringing their political beliefs into the sporting arena, but now two top tennis players face bans for not making a political stand on the Ukraine war.
- by Malcolm Knox