Tennis is amid a billion-dollar battle that is certain to change the sport regardless of who wins. On one side of the net are the cashed-up Saudis,while the grand slams are pitching for a new Premium Tour.
Saudi Arabia’s sci-fi-style giga-project is bankrolled by a regime not known for supporting individual liberties,but it has the support of a surprising number of Australians.
Reformer,tyrant or both? Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is reshaping his kingdom. What does it mean for the world? And how might he be key to a ‘moonshot’ Israel-Palestine peace deal?
At just 18 years old,Oliver Bearman is accustomed to watching Formula One races,not driving in them. But when he got his chance,he made quite an impression.
In April,when Iran launched its first direct attack on Israel,we explored how Tehran projects power in the region – and why it regards the United States as ‘the great Satan’.
A State Department spokesperson declined to give details but told a news briefing the effort has been an objective of President Joe Biden’s administration.
The former Liberal minister is helping create a new Saudi Arabian city from scratch,with an emphasis on renewable energy … and flying cars.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal says he’s linking up with Saudi Arabia to “grow the game”. Yeah,it couldn’t be about the money,oh no.
The Spanish legend is the latest sports star to accept a role in the gulf nation. Meantime,Australian Open favourite Swiatek explained how Ash Barty had played a part in her rise to world No.1.
Craig Tiley plans to remain in Australian tennis’ top job for the foreseeable future,driven by the lofty ambition to transform the Australian Open into the biggest sporting event on the planet.
Analysts at Westpac believe oil prices could rise more still as the airstrikes against the Yemeni rebel group continue.