The tennis-superstar mum:It’s the birth of a new era – almost

The tennis-superstar mum:It’s the birth of a new era – almost

A raft of former top-ranked players competing in this year’s Australian Open are now mums. But what seems like a new trend is,in fact,anything but.

  • byAlan Attwood

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‘Out of control’ and ‘awful’:Documentary aims to reveal real Australian Open
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‘Out of control’ and ‘awful’:Documentary aims to reveal real Australian Open

Australia’s Open has plenty of big matches and big names,but what it really needs is juicy backstage drama.

  • bySandra Hall
Djokovic mocks rival as he reaches 10th US Open final,2021 champion Medvedev awaits

Djokovic mocks rival as he reaches 10th US Open final,2021 champion Medvedev awaits

Novak Djokovic added a touch of insult to injury by mimicking Ben Shelton’s “Hang up the phone!” celebration gesture in his semi-final win. Djokovic will play Daniil Medvedev in the final.

  • byHoward Fendrich
Langer lends a hand as tennis legend Court’s Perth home targeted in burglary
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Langer lends a hand as tennis legend Court’s Perth home targeted in burglary

Margaret Court and her husband were on holiday when their home was broken into on Australia Day,but neighbour Justin Langer was among those who disturbed the alleged intruders.

  • byHeather McNeill
Coco Gauff impressed Serena Williams – and the feeling is mutual

Coco Gauff impressed Serena Williams – and the feeling is mutual

American Coco Gauff,who once filled in as a “younger version body double” for Serena Williams,believes the retired legend’s status is undisputed as the greatest player of all time.

  • byScott Spits
It’s party time at the Australian Open’s ‘Glam Slam’

It’s party time at the Australian Open’s ‘Glam Slam’

The LGBTQ tennis event will feature 180 competitors from 14 countries.

  • byStephen Brook
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Federer:the best of the best takes his rest

Federer:the best of the best takes his rest

Roger Federer,who has announced his imminent retirement,has claims to be the best sportsman in all senses of the word in most people’s living memory.

  • byGreg Baum
‘I admired Serena – but I don’t think she admired me’:Margaret Court on being ostracised for her beliefs

‘I admired Serena – but I don’t think she admired me’:Margaret Court on being ostracised for her beliefs

The controversial Australian tennis great speaks about her enduring love for the sport,being shunned by the game and why she will never back down.

  • byOliver Brown
Margaret Court laments ‘LGBT bullying’ and Serena Williams parallels in UK interview

Margaret Court laments ‘LGBT bullying’ and Serena Williams parallels in UK interview

In a feature interview with a UK newspaper,the Perth-based pastor claims nobody spoke to her at this year’s Wimbledon competition.

  • byCameron Myles
‘An incredible ride’:Serena’s emotional farewell as Tomljanovic ends champion’s career
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‘An incredible ride’:Serena’s emotional farewell as Tomljanovic ends champion’s career

Serena Williams gamely fielded question after question about the loss to Ajla Tomljanovic that has ended her career,saying she had no regrets about walking away from her playing career.

  • byStuart Miller
‘I was just a kid with a dream and a racquet’:The evolution of Serena Williams

‘I was just a kid with a dream and a racquet’:The evolution of Serena Williams

Breaking up is hard to do. Now the Serena show has come to an end,relive all 23 of her grand slam titles.

  • byKathryn Wicks