Why an Australian tennis odd couple share their coach

Why an Australian tennis odd couple share their coach

Jordan Thompson and Chris O’Connell have vastly different personalities. But the lifelong friends have found a coach who can get the best out of both of them,so they share him.

  • byMarc McGowan

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Time nears for Andy Murray to decide if he will get his Wimbledon farewell

Time nears for Andy Murray to decide if he will get his Wimbledon farewell

Triple grand slam champion Andy Murray is set to decide on Monday evening (London time) whether he will make one last singles appearance at Wimbledon.

  • byMarc McGowan
From the leading hope to the debutants:Your guide to Australia’s 14 Wimbledon contenders

From the leading hope to the debutants:Your guide to Australia’s 14 Wimbledon contenders

Fourteen Australians – 11 men and three women – will compete at Wimbledon in 2024,spearheaded by top-tenner Alex de Minaur and dual quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘Very dangerous’:Demon wary of all-Aussie Wimbledon clash with Duckworth

‘Very dangerous’:Demon wary of all-Aussie Wimbledon clash with Duckworth

As a teenager,Alex de Minaur was desperate to hit with James Duckworth. This week,the Australian pair face-off as rivals at Wimbledon.

  • byMarc McGowan
How my godson blessed Alex de Minaur’s game,just in time for Wimbledon

How my godson blessed Alex de Minaur’s game,just in time for Wimbledon

Australia’s young tennis superstar grew up watching Rafa and Federer and Novak. But a new era is dawning for men’s tennis and the 25-year-old is well placed to smash it.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Wimbledon’s green and gold invasion:The task ahead for the 14 Australians

Wimbledon’s green and gold invasion:The task ahead for the 14 Australians

Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic headline the 14 Australians set to contest this year’s Wimbledon championships. Alex Bolt has made it after playing in Mildura and Swan Hill earlier this year.

  • byMarc McGowan
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Another T20 tournament has come and gone. This one had a benefit

Another T20 tournament has come and gone. This one had a benefit

The rise of Afghanistan provided a rare moment to remember from the bubble gum form of cricket.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
To the fore:The new weapon that helped de Minaur crack world’s top 10
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To the fore:The new weapon that helped de Minaur crack world’s top 10

He’s always had speed. He’s always had a backhand. This year,Alex de Minaur has made minor improvements to another part of his game – and it’s had major results.

  • byCraig O'Shannessy
‘I’ve learnt a lot’:De Minaur’s game has changed,thanks to girlfriend Katie Boulter
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‘I’ve learnt a lot’:De Minaur’s game has changed,thanks to girlfriend Katie Boulter

Tennis couple Alex de Minaur,the men’s world number seven,and Katie Boulter,Britain’s top-ranked woman,on changing each other’s game (and life).

  • byJane Wheatley
‘Knows how to deal with it’:Dokic backs Demon amid rising pressure at Wimbledon

‘Knows how to deal with it’:Dokic backs Demon amid rising pressure at Wimbledon

Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic believes Alex de Minaur belongs among the top four contenders for the Wimbledon men’s singles title.

  • byMarc McGowan
Tomljanovic optimistic ahead of Wimbledon despite falling short in Birmingham
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Tomljanovic optimistic ahead of Wimbledon despite falling short in Birmingham

The Australian will head to Wimbledon – where she is a dual quarter-finalist – hungry for success after a run to the final at the Birmingham Classic.

  • byMarc McGowan