Ash Barty’s return to the grasscourts of Wimbledon was delayed by rain,but that won’t dampen the hopes of those with their fingers crossed that she’ll one day return to the pro tour.
The Davis Cup captain says there is huge upside for the Australian despite losing to Andrey Rublev in his home grand slam. Another former great urged de Minaur to take more risks on his serve.
Alex de Minaur had his career-best season in 2023,winning the Newcombe Medal for a second time,but there’s little time for rest if he wants to break into the world’s top 10.
Sam Stosur long ago established herself as one of Australian tennis’ modern greats,but how long does she plan to keep playing at grand slam level?
They say proper preparation prevents poor performance and Alicia Molik believes Ashleigh Barty has done the work to serve up a title win at the Australian Open.
Alex de Minaur will headline Australia’s assault at the Davis Cup finals next month,the nation’s No.1 men’s player set for a busy program of singles action.
World No.3 Stefanos Tsitsipas has declined to reveal his COVID-19 vaccination status as the Australian Open again prepares to stage its qualifying events abroad.
Ashleigh Barty will be missing from a new-look Australian team for the finals of the biggest women’s teams event in tennis,the Billie Jean King Cup.
With Serena Williams out,Naomi Osaka in patchy form and a Wimbledon title under her belt,the stars are aligning as the world No.1 prepares to face Vera Zvonareva in the first round.
Ashleigh Barty does more than punch above her weight on the pro tennis tour,but it’s a significant height differential which looms as one of the biggest factors for her to overcome to win this year’s title.