From the Hewitts and Tomics to the Ellwoods and Drapers, Australia has seen plenty of tennis siblings. The latest are the Joneses, and the past week at Melbourne Park points to a bright future, writes LINDA PEARCE.
After twelve months of administrative chaos, a new director has joined the Netball Australia board. But as LINDA PEARCE reports, uncertainty remains with one position unfilled.
Amid the failure of the Australian Open’s extended schedule, two female grand slam winners were put in an unacceptable position. LINDA PEARCE examines the causes and solutions.
“It’s quite an honour to follow in the footsteps of previous defenders like Liz Ellis and Laura Geitz.” Sarah Klau will join elite company this weekend, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Australian Open organisers will have their hopes pinned on the one dream women’s singles final match-up still possible, writes LINDA PEARCE.
Lleyton Hewitt’s commentary role in Alex de Minaur’s box is great for TV but, asks LINDA PEARCE, does it cross a line given his Davis Cup position?
Jelena Ostapenko’s outburst revived memories of the most dysfunctional player-coach relationships. LINDA PEARCE explores how tennis support crews and their hotheads interact.
She’s been compared to Martina Hingis, loves Andy Murray and is lighting up the Australian Open. LINDA PEARCE examines 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva’s rapid rise.
In 2018, Storm Hunter was coaching beginners for $50 an hour just 30km away from Melbourne Park, to make ends meet. Now, she’s following Novak Djokovic on centre court with huge Australian Open prizemoney assured, writes LINDA PEARCE.
She is a gifted player, a media magnet and a one-woman industry. Emma Raducanu’s return is generating massive global interest, writes LINDA PEARCE.