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“Goodbye Destanee”: Samoan-Australian star quits tennis, criticises sport’s ‘toxic’ culture

The most forceful passages of her retirement message were directed at members of the tennis community, online trolls and gamblers who she said subjected her to abuse and threats.

Victoria smashes Australian Open records as stars shine on Melbourne Park courts

Over three weeks, 1.368 million fans packed Melbourne Park, surpassing last year’s record of 1.2 million.

Carlos Alcaraz creates history with Australian Open triumph

With the win, Alcaraz became the youngest men’s player in the Open Era to complete a career Grand Slam.

12-year-old Aarav expelled from Sydney school for playing in national tennis competition

His parents, Lavanya and Hari, said they were shocked by the school’s decision, pointing out that Aarav had only missed two days of school this year for tennis.

India’s star tennis player Sumit Nagal denied China visa ahead of Australian Open Asia-Pacific playoff

If the visa issue is not resolved swiftly, Nagal may miss the playoff, potentially jeopardising his chances to secure a wildcard entry into the 2026 Grand Slam season opener.

Match point for Albanese’s tennis diplomacy as he walks the Great Wall of trade talks

Standing atop the historic Great Wall of China, Albanese echoed the legacy of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, who established diplomatic relations with China in 1971.

Some stories are written in ink, Rafael Nadal’s was carved in clay

Rafael Nadal’s statistics at Roland Garros are not just impressive—they’re mythical. Fourteen French Open titles. A mind-boggling 112 wins to just 4 losses.

Tennis is facing an existential crisis over doping. How will it respond?

Many players fear they could similarly fall victim to inadvertent positive tests through contaminated supplements, medications or the actions of their support teams.

Indian-Australian Tennis Duo Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden Clinch World No. 1 in Doubles

At 43, Rohan Bopanna becomes the oldest player to attain the number one ranking

A short history of the Australian Open – from a Perth Zoo sideshow to economic juggernaut

While the Australian Open is now firmly known as a Melbourne event, the tournament used to rotate across Australasia until 1972.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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