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.
Most of the Aussie men now in the world’s top 100 players are not household names – but someone who is helped them rise up the ranks.
The Australian supermodel has returned to her homeland for the first time in four years as the main attraction in a women’s empowerment speaking series at the Australian Open.
Spectators won’t be permitted to display the flags,but organisers are at pains to note they are not technically banned.
Even with Jude Law watching on,the defending Australian Open champion issued an ominous warning. But as she plots a title defence,a leading Aussie was dealt a harsh blow.
Teenager Roisin Gilheany is on the path to becoming a professional tennis player. To get to where she is now took an almighty effort and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Rafael Nadal issued his most ominous statement yet in his comeback in Brisbane,as he prepares to face another Australian. But the champion believes the nation’s prospects are changing.
Plagued by a back injury and an inability to capitalise on five match points,Alexei Popyrin’s attention will now shift to the Australian Open.
Charlie Camus was once one of Australia’s brightest tennis prospects,but he will now represent France after receiving a better offer from the rival federation.
Rafael Nadal made a palpable statement in his return from a 12-month injury lay-off. But with Brisbane local Jason Kubler next in line,is this just the beginning?
Dominic Thiem has been forced to earn his place in the Brisbane International and his tantalising battle with the returning Rafael Nadal on Tuesday.