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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Cricket reveals plan to ‘respectfully deliver’ Australia Day games

Cricket reveals plan to ‘respectfully deliver’ Australia Day games

The desire to restore cricket to the contentious date is revealed in CA’s latest Reconciliation Action Plan.

  • byJon Pierik
The billion-dollar sign:Australian Open puts Melbourne on the map as sponsors flood in
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The billion-dollar sign:Australian Open puts Melbourne on the map as sponsors flood in

The Australian Open is raking in money from sponsors and drawing tourists to the city with the Melbourne sign on the court estimated to be worth $1 billion.

  • byCara Waters
Australian star ends another lengthy Lleyton tennis drought

Australian star ends another lengthy Lleyton tennis drought

Alex de Minaur has defied a hip injury to qualify for the exclusive ATP finals,reserved for the eight best-performed men of the year.

  • byMarc McGowan
Major sporting events in ‘arms race’ to secure top singers

Major sporting events in ‘arms race’ to secure top singers

In an effort to attract new fans,sporting events invest heavily in securing musical acts.

  • byAngus Delaney
Tennis ratings wipeout fears led to cricket avoiding Australia Day

Tennis ratings wipeout fears led to cricket avoiding Australia Day

Fears of a broadcast ratings wipeout in the face of the Australian Open men’s final led Cricket Australia to avoid playing on Australia Day next January.

  • byDaniel Brettig
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‘A lot of mental battles going on’:Why Alex de Minaur has vowed to play on in pain

‘A lot of mental battles going on’:Why Alex de Minaur has vowed to play on in pain

Australian star Alex de Minaur is still recovering from the hip injury that cruelled his Wimbledon title bid and derailed his career-best campaign,but he is determined to qualify for the ATP finals.

  • byMarc McGowan
Barty’s verdict:Australia’s grand slam drought is almost over

Barty’s verdict:Australia’s grand slam drought is almost over

There has been little success since Ash Barty’s shock retirement,but the former champion believes Australia’s time is nearing.

  • byNick Wright
‘You’re in so much trouble’:Why Australia’s United Cup draw spells discord for Demon

‘You’re in so much trouble’:Why Australia’s United Cup draw spells discord for Demon

Alex de Minaur will have the chance for revenge against his US Open conqueror in a blockbuster Sydney clash against a Great Britain side featuring his partner,Katie Boulter.

  • byCindy Yin
‘I will be playing the Australian Open’:Kyrgios to make top-level return in 2025

‘I will be playing the Australian Open’:Kyrgios to make top-level return in 2025

The Wimbledon finalist spoke of his intentions at a SXSW event in Sydney on Thursday.

  • byBillie Eder
‘The fans demand to have the best’:Brisbane International organisers want Kyrgios

‘The fans demand to have the best’:Brisbane International organisers want Kyrgios

As four huge names of world tennis were announced for the forthcoming tournament,home-town hero John Millman issues a plea to Nick Kyrgios.

  • byNick Wright