Chinese tennis fans slow to return but testing not a factor,says Tiley

Chinese tennis fans slow to return but testing not a factor,says Tiley

China has traditionally been a crucial market for the Australian Open,which became the grand slam of the Asia-Pacific in the mid-2000s.

  • byScott Spits

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Stars served up a drama-filled year,without exemption

Stars served up a drama-filled year,without exemption

Departures and deportation were the big talking points in a year of tumult and transition for tennis.

  • byScott Spits
‘I’m going for it’:Ons Jabeur wants to be the first Arab player to reach world No.1

‘I’m going for it’:Ons Jabeur wants to be the first Arab player to reach world No.1

Having broken ground as the first Arab men’s or women’s player in the world’s top 10,Ons Jabeur doesn’t want to stop there,the Tunisian is eyeing a grand slam title and the top ranking in 2023.

  • byScott Spits
Channel Nine sounded out Ash Barty but retired ace not ready for commentary box
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Channel Nine sounded out Ash Barty but retired ace not ready for commentary box

Channel Nine made enquiries with Ash Barty’s manager to gauge whether the three-time grand slam champion would be interested in commentary.

  • byMichael Chammas andAdam Pengilly
Bovine intervention:How cows helped Zoe back from the brink

Bovine intervention:How cows helped Zoe back from the brink

A debilitating blood disorder left Australia’s Zoe Hives struggling to move. But the world No.124 is finally back on court after a three-year battle - and credits animal therapy for helping her through.

  • byAdam Pengilly
‘There was probably a little bit of fear’:Ash Barty’s new life

‘There was probably a little bit of fear’:Ash Barty’s new life

It was one of the shocks of the sporting year when Ash Barty announced she was quitting the sport while ranked No.1 in the world. Is she still comfortable with her decision?

  • byChristopher Clarey
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Kyrgios feels ‘no respect’ after retired Barty wins Newcombe award

Kyrgios feels ‘no respect’ after retired Barty wins Newcombe award

Ash Barty’s fifth Newcombe Medal as Australia’s top tennis player has been viewed dimly by compatriot Nick Kyrgios,

Goolagong Cawley recounts devastating racism in emotional Spirit of Tennis speech

Goolagong Cawley recounts devastating racism in emotional Spirit of Tennis speech

The Indigenous tennis legend was given a standing ovation at the Newcombe Medal awards,where she gave a rare insight into the obstacles she had to overcome.

  • byScott Spits
Five and out:Barty claims another Newcombe Medal

Five and out:Barty claims another Newcombe Medal

Australian Open champion Ash Barty is a record five-time Newcombe medallist despite playing only two events this year before her shock retirement.

  • byMarc McGowan
Ash Barty’s engaging memoir reveals her struggle with self-belief

Ash Barty’s engaging memoir reveals her struggle with self-belief

The country watched when Ash Barty won Wimbledon and the Australian Open,but only a few knew what it took her to get there.

  • byCameron Woodhead andSteven Carroll
Sunday Life’s Trailblazers:25 women reshaping Australia

Sunday Life’s Trailblazers:25 women reshaping Australia

For our special anniversary edition,we’ve selected 25 of Australia’s most influential change-makers;the courageous,whip-smart women who have inspired us over the past 25 years,as well as those leading the charge ahead.

  • byGenevieve Quigley andJulia Naughton