‘Tracking to be one of the greats’: Jones hailed our new Barty
Those in the know are confident Emerson Jones is destined for tennis greatness. Will she end a nine-year wait for Australian glory in the Australian Open juniors this year?
Those in the know are confident Emerson Jones is destined for tennis greatness. Will she end a nine-year wait for Australian glory in the Australian Open juniors this year?
He’s the current Davis Cup captain and is steering Alex de Minaur’s Aus Open campaign, but one Aussie tennis legend believes Lleyton Hewitt could still be playing at the top level.
She paid tribute to the “spirit of Ukraine” after her fourth-round win at the Aus Open and Elina Svitolina says she is willing to do almost anything to beat a Russian foe as the countries continue to wage war.
Pat Rafter has joined other tennis greats in lamenting one aspect of the modern tennis game, revealing it leaves him sometimes screaming at the television when watching.
Brash American star Danielle Collins angered many with her behaviour – and comments – during the Australian Open. But she’s not the true villain, according to tennis legend Pat Rafter.
Danielle Collins’ on-court antics at the Australian Open has divided tennis fans, but one former Australian player has come to the defence of the controversial American, declaring the sport needs “villains”.
The football-like atmosphere created by fans at the Australian Open is under the spotlight after rowdy behaviour saw one clash abandoned mid-match. It’s left some players unimpressed and demanding better.
Nick Kyrgios has fuelled rumours that he is hurtling towards retirement – but a trio of Australian greats have urged him to pump the brakes before he calls an early end to his career.
After the AO’s new on court coaching pods received backlash from players, Coco Gauff remains optimistic towards the new initiative, while Stefanos Tsitsipas declares it ‘good for tennis.’
Sam Stosur believes the stars are aligning for Alex de Minaur to make a deep run into the Australian Open, with hopes that the top 10 seed will smash his fourth round record come January.