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Two more Australian Open players’ visas being probed, Djokovic garners support

The ABF is now looking at visas granted for other players arriving in the country on exemptions, in another blow for the Australian Open.

Philippoussis says grind key to Kyrgios rediscovering mojo

Dual grand slam finalist Mark Philippoussis says Nick Kyrgios is facing a crucial junction in his career after a stop-start two-year period.

More tennis courts for Woden

The North Woden Tennis Club has received $825,000 from the ACT Government to reconstruct four tennis hardcourts.

Barty ends big year with engagement

Australia's world No.1 tennis player Ash Barty has announced her engagement to long-term partner Garry Kissick.

IOC accused of being ‘complicit’ over Peng

Human Rights Watch has accused the International Olympic Committee of being complicit in China's rights abuses ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the IOC president's call with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who supporters say may be under political duress.

Kyrgios backtracks, wants Aus Open to proceed

Nick Kyrgios has backtracked on saying he doesn't believe the Australian Open in January should go ahead if only vaccinated players can compete.

Aussie legend Dylan Alcott to retire after Australian Open

Wheelchair maestro Dylan Alcott will attempt to add one last Australian Open title to his glittering list of achievements before he retires from tennis in January.

Morrison and Andrews divided over Aus Open vaccine debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews are at loggerheads as the Australian Open vaccination debate rages on.

Dan Andrews declares ‘no vax exemption’ for Aus Open

Victoria will not seek exemptions for unvaccinated tennis players to enter the state from overseas to take part in the Australian Open.

No Kyrgios as Hewitt names Australia’s Davis Cup team

Lleyton Hewitt has confirmed Alex de Minaur will spearhead Australia's Davis Cup Finals team while Canberra's Nick Kyrgios is absent.

Unvaccinated stars may still be at Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will seemingly be allowed to compete at next year's Australian Open after all.

Kyrgios wins Tennis ACT Player of the Year

Local star Nick Kyrgios has been named the ACT Player of the Year at the Tennis ACT annual awards held on Saturday night.

Get vaccinated before Australian Open: Victorian government

International tennis stars have been urged to get vaccinated if they are serious about playing in next year's Australian Open.

End close for Canberra’s Kyrgios after Laver Cup loss

Canberra tennis star Nick Kyrgios doesn't expect to remain on tour for too many more years and said he probably won't play in the Laver Cup again.

Sam Stosur wins US Open doubles crown

Samantha Stosur has achieved more glory at the US Open championships where she pulled off her greatest triumph a decade ago, winning the women's doubles crown at the age of 37 with Chinese partner Zhang Shuai.

Dylan Alcott achieves the ‘golden slam’

Wheelchair tennis star Dylan Alcott has made history by becoming the first man ever to achieve the 'golden slam' of all four major singles titles as well as Paralympic gold in the same season with his emphatic win in the quad final at the US Open.

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