Novak has signed one of his fiercest rivals as his coach for the Australian Open. Will it work?

Novak has signed one of his fiercest rivals as his coach for the Australian Open. Will it work?

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has signed former foe Andy Murray as his coach. It’s an unlikely pairing;the ultimate late-career Hail Mary for the Djoker in his quest for an epic 25th grand slam title.

  • byOliver Brown

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Time nears for Andy Murray to decide if he will get his Wimbledon farewell

Time nears for Andy Murray to decide if he will get his Wimbledon farewell

Triple grand slam champion Andy Murray is set to decide on Monday evening (London time) whether he will make one last singles appearance at Wimbledon.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘Knows how to deal with it’:Dokic backs Demon amid rising pressure at Wimbledon

‘Knows how to deal with it’:Dokic backs Demon amid rising pressure at Wimbledon

Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic believes Alex de Minaur belongs among the top four contenders for the Wimbledon men’s singles title.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘Grit greater than gift’:How Federer made hard work look easy
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‘Grit greater than gift’:How Federer made hard work look easy

Roger Federer was always cool on court,but no one saw the hard work he put in to look that way.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Murray’s last hurrah? Even in defeat,British battler shows the fighting spirit admired by a legend

Murray’s last hurrah? Even in defeat,British battler shows the fighting spirit admired by a legend

Rafael Nadal has hailed Andy Murray’s drive to keep competing,and the Scottish veteran showed there’s still plenty of fight left in him despite a loss to Grigor Dimitrov in Brisbane.

  • byNick Wright
Happy new year:Best things to do in Brisbane this week

Happy new year:Best things to do in Brisbane this week

Kick 2024 off with the best events of the holiday season,from a musical to a magic show,tennis to Twenty20.

  • byNick Dent
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Here are 29 things to do in Brisbane this summer

Here are 29 things to do in Brisbane this summer

Whether you’re looking for culture,sport,parties or just a way to cool down,find what you’re looking for in our guide to holiday activities in Brisbane.

  • byNick Dent
Osaka leads Brisbane International’s grand slam cast as Kyrgios return looms

Osaka leads Brisbane International’s grand slam cast as Kyrgios return looms

Three champions have been named among the first players to take part in the Brisbane International’s comeback,while questions remain over one star’s recovery.

  • byNick Wright
Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray pulls out of French Open

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray pulls out of French Open

The BBC reported Murray is skipping the French Open to prioritise Wimbledon,where he has won two of his majors on grass.

Don’t mention the date as the Open’s women hold court
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Don’t mention the date as the Open’s women hold court

The Open’s annual Women and Girls’ Day event is now a bigger deal at the tournament than Australia Day.

  • byNoel Towell
Australian Open matches are taking longer than ever. Next year might be worse

Australian Open matches are taking longer than ever. Next year might be worse

Points take longer. Rallies take longer. The balls are different. Players are getting stronger. And new data show tennis is only going in one direction.

  • byScott Spits