Making the top 100 is the holy grail for many tennis players because it is considered the threshold to tour legitimacy,and the gateway to grand slam main draws and enormous prizemoney.
Only two Australians remain in Wimbledon contention after a day of elation mixed with heartbreak and missed opportunities,capped by an emotional Thanasi Kokkinakis injury withdrawal.
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed,before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
Twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray pulled out of the singles competition but will play doubles alongside his brother Jamie in his farewell appearance at the grand slam.
Teenage sensation Taylah Preston was instantly reduced to tears after her brilliant Billie Jean King Cup debut,as she declared this was just the start for her.
Australia have overcome a heartbreaking setback on the eve of their Billie Jean King Cup tie,with the extent of a star’s injury woes revealed.
Australia will battle for a place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Brisbane from Friday,and will be forced to overcome a serious injury concern.
Amid concerns of a vendetta against her,former national No.1 Arina Rodionova vows to cast the ordeal aside.
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.
Only one Australian woman sits inside the world’s top 100 tennis players. But an Australian legend has revealed how and why she thinks more will be making their mark.
External auditors investigating the prestigious club found that poor financial management and reporting were to blame for the $2.4 million loss from its dining operations. “There was no evidence of criminal activity,” the Kooyong club’s board said.