From dodgy hotels to top 50:Aussie’s not-so-glamorous rise to tennis stardom

From dodgy hotels to top 50:Aussie’s not-so-glamorous rise to tennis stardom

The Australian hits this week’s US Open in fine form,and proud that he has endured the hardships of life on the ATP tour to notch 100 career wins.

  • byMarc McGowan

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US Open 2023:Stars in contention,how to watch,and why Novak is motivated

US Open 2023:Stars in contention,how to watch,and why Novak is motivated

Novak Djokovic returns from a two-year absence from the US Open to renew his rivalry with world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz,while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are the leading chances in the women’s draw.

  • byMarc McGowan
The Sunday Sport Quiz:Test your knowledge

The Sunday Sport Quiz:Test your knowledge

Test yourself with our sports quiz,a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport,and the big events in sporting history.

  • byChris Berry
Sinner trumps the Demon:De Minaur climbs to No.12,remains positive despite Toronto loss

Sinner trumps the Demon:De Minaur climbs to No.12,remains positive despite Toronto loss

Alex de Minaur lost the Canadian Open final to Italy’s Jannik Sinner,but his improving form has him full of confidence in the lead-up to US Open.

  • byMarc McGowan
Major wipeout:Kyrgios out of US Open in injury-wrecked year

Major wipeout:Kyrgios out of US Open in injury-wrecked year

It marks an unhappy conclusion to a tennis year that Nick Kyrgios had hoped would cement his dazzling breakthrough of 2022 when he reached the Wimbledon final.

  • byIan Chadband
Kyrgios to fall out of top 100 as injury withdrawals continue ahead of US Open

Kyrgios to fall out of top 100 as injury withdrawals continue ahead of US Open

The US Open is only weeks away but Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios could miss a fourth-straight grand slam event as he battles to overcome injury.

  • byMarc McGowan
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‘Big desire’:Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinated

‘Big desire’:Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinated

Novak Djokovic has asked US authorities for permission to enter the country,while brushing off claims his hamstring injury during the Australian Open had been a stunt.

  • byDusan Stojanovic
A 10-point tie-breaker in lieu of a fifth set:My solution for tennis’ 4am problem

A 10-point tie-breaker in lieu of a fifth set:My solution for tennis’ 4am problem

I’m a big fan of retaining best of five sets at the grand slams,but maybe not five sets as we know it...

  • byPaul McNamee
Tears already flowing ahead of Stosur’s final goodbye

Tears already flowing ahead of Stosur’s final goodbye

Sam Stosur’s distinguished professional tennis career will end in the next two weeks,a 21st appearance at the Australian Open a fitting time to walk away.

  • byScott Spits
Record winning streaks. Freak forehands. The young guns transforming tennis

Record winning streaks. Freak forehands. The young guns transforming tennis

For two decades,a handful of legendary names dominated tennis. Now,the guard’s changing:the current No.1 players are aged just 19 and 21.

  • byCourtney Walsh
‘He did look a bit nervous’:Aussie Rinky Hijikata on taking a set from Nadal

‘He did look a bit nervous’:Aussie Rinky Hijikata on taking a set from Nadal

The 21-year-old discusses last year’s US Open match against Rafael Nadal,the challenges of being an Aussie on tour,and how a little self-doubt can be helpful.

  • byBenjamin Law