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• 'No idea if I would play' - how Kartal's success followed health scare

  30-09-2024 10:29 via bbc.com
  
  Sonay Kartal feared she would not play again in 2024 because of a health issue. Now she is celebrating the best season of her life.
  
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• Katie Boulter dreading 'terrible' situation with fiance Alex de Minaur at United Cup

  30-12-2024 14:16 via express.co.uk
  
  Katie Boulter could face a very unusual situation at the United Cup on New Year's Day.
  
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• Novak Djokovic pokes fun at Nick Kyrgios as Aussie wows crowd in Brisbane win

  30-12-2024 11:54 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic joined Nick Kyrgios for a blockbuster doubles match down under.
  
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• Katie Boulter dreading match against fiance Alex de Minaur in United Cup

  30-12-2024 11:42
  
  Britain face Australia after victory over ArgentinaKazakhstan reach quarter-finals of mixed team event The British No 1 Katie Boulter admitted she was dreading the prospect of playing against her fiance, Alex de Minaur, after leading Great Britain to victory over Argentina in the United Cup.Boulter beat Nadia Podoroska in straight sets in Sydney, then paired up with Charles Broom in the doubles to win the tie after Billy Harris had lost his singles rubber to Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The 28-year-
  
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• Alexander Zverev's United Cup contest suspended as officials forced onto court

  30-12-2024 11:22 via express.co.uk
  
  Alexander Zverev had to pause his United Cup tie against Zhizhen Zhang.
  
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• Stefanos Tsitsipas fumes in X-rated rant at United Cup during break - 'It's impossible'

  30-12-2024 10:11 via express.co.uk
  
  Stefanos Tsitsipas was far from happy during his match against Alexander Shevchenko.
  
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• Katie Boulter inspires Great Britain to opening United Cup win over Argentina

  30-12-2024 08:35 via express.co.uk
  
  Katie Boulter was in fine form for Great Britain over Argentina.
  
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• John McEnroe's feelings are abundantly clear on Royals before 2025 New Year Honours

  30-12-2024 07:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Tennis legend John McEnroe has aired his views on the royal family
  
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• Djokovic: it's strange to share secrets with new coach Andy Murray – video

  29-12-2024 17:18
  
  Novak Djokovic admits it is strange sharing insights and secrets his new coach Andy Murray, previously one of his biggest rivals. Djokovic is aiming to win the Australian Open for the 11th time next month and will be working with former Wimbledon and US Open champion Murray. Djokovic admits sharing tennis secrets with new coach Murray feels ‘strange’ Continue reading...
  
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• Novak Djokovic agrees with Nick Kyrgios as Jannik Sinner doping case labelled 'awful'

  29-12-2024 15:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have spoken openly about the lack of transparency around the positive tests provided by world No.1s Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek
  
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• Novak Djokovic breaks silence on 'strange' new relationship with Andy Murray

  29-12-2024 13:07 via express.co.uk
  
  Lots of questions have been asked regarding Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray's call to work together.
  
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• Djokovic admits sharing tennis secrets with new coach Murray feels ‘strange’

  29-12-2024 12:08
  
  World No 7 will train with former rival at Australian OpenVeteran still critical of Sinner and Swiatek doping casesNovak Djokovic admits it has been “strange” to have Andy Murray working as his coach but believes he will benefit from one of his greatest rivals taking a “fresh look” at his game.The 24-time grand-slam winner also spoke of his frustration at being “kept in the dark” over Jannik Sinner’s doping case, accusing the game’s authorities of
  
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• United Cup tennis star hits woeful serve at vital moment and crowd don't know how to react

  29-12-2024 11:44 via express.co.uk
  
  Beatriz Haddad Maia had a moment to forget at the United Cup on Sunday.
  
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• Novak Djokovic 'really frustrated' by Jannik Sinner doping case as Serb backs Kyrgios

  29-12-2024 10:58 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has spoken out on Nick Kyrgios' criticism of Jannik Sinner.
  
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• US Open champion brands doubles partner's tennis ban a 'joke' in angry rant

  29-12-2024 09:56 via express.co.uk
  
  Jordan Thompson's doubles partner has been suspended from tennis.
  
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• Alex de Minaur wins but Australia lose United Cup opener to Argentina

  29-12-2024 00:43
  Australia defeated 2-1 despite de Minaur’s emphatic 6-1, 6-4 victoryAustralia next United Cup tie is against Great Britain on TuesdayAustralia only have to point to recent history to know not to be disheartened by their opening night 2-1 loss to Argentina in the United Cup.Alex de Minaur notched the only victory against Argentina, the world No 9 putting on a devastating display to beat Tomas Etcheverry 6-1, 6-4 at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena in 75 minutes. Continue reading...
  
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• Australia’s best agency photography for 2024 – in pictures

  29-12-2024 00:00
  Protests, Taylor Swift and chubby penguins are all part of the best images from the wire agencies in 2024More summer essentials Continue reading...
  
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• The best Australian sporting and Olympics moments – in pictures

  28-12-2024 15:00
  Breaking, swimming and a schoolboy superstar – here’s all the highs from the 2024 year in Australian sport. Continue reading...
  
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• Sinner & Swiatek cases 'disgusting' for tennis - Kyrgios

  28-12-2024 14:05 via bbc.com
  
  Nick Kyrgios says the high-profile doping cases involving Grand Slam winners Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek are "disgusting" for tennis.
  
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• Serena Williams back on court as fans beg for retirement U-turn after seeing footage

  28-12-2024 11:31 via express.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams has hinted at a potential return to tennis.
  
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• Novak Djokovic learns first opponent of 2025 season as Nick Kyrgios set for a thriller

  28-12-2024 09:46 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic will get his campaign underway at the Brisbane International.
  
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• ‘A joke’: Jordan Thompson hits out at doping ban for doubles partner Max Purcell

  28-12-2024 04:10
  
  Australian has accepted provisional suspension for anti-doping breachThompson to play with Chris O’Connell at Brisbane InternationalThe doping ban of Australia’s two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been described as “a joke” by his US Open-winning partner Jordan Thompson.The 26-year-old Purcell was provisionally suspended over an alleged violation of tennis’ anti-doping program. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Monday that
  
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• Coco Gauff brutally puts down tournament where Emma Raducanu set to make comeback

  27-12-2024 17:21 via express.co.uk
  
  Coco Gauff will not be entering the same tournament as Emma Raducanu before the Australian swing in January 2025.
  
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• Rafael Nadal 'could coach Carlos Alcaraz' – like Andy Murray with Novak Djokovic

  27-12-2024 16:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tennis fans are eager to see Novak Djokovic compete with Andy Murray in his players' box, but one tennis legend thinks Rafael Nadal could also be a good mentor
  
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• Rafael Nadal 'could coach Carlos Alcaraz' like Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership

  27-12-2024 15:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Now Rafael Nadal has retired from playing, one tennis icon has tipped the Spaniard to follow in Andy Murray's footsteps by teaming up with Carlos Alcaraz.
  
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• Rybakina helps Kazakhstan win United Cup opener

  27-12-2024 14:23 via bbc.com
  
  Elena Rybakina marks her United Cup debut by helping Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory over Spain at the season-opening tournament in Australia.
  
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• ‘Everyone is crazy about tennis’: Sinner’s success inspires Italy to pick up rackets

  27-12-2024 12:44
  
  Italians are taking to the court with factors including the pandemic and broadcasting also said to be fuelling enthusiasmAt the age of 47, diehard AC Milan fan Ninni Licata has hung up his football boots in exchange for a tennis racket.Like thousands of Italians in recent years, Licata has been unable to resist the lure of a game that for years had been relegated to the sidelines of the country’s national sports, overshadowed by football and Formula One. Continue reading...
  
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• Swiatek was 'scared' of reaction after doping ban

  27-12-2024 12:26 via bbc.com
  
  Iga Swiatek says she feared a more negative reaction to her doping ban and does not expect an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency after serving a one-month suspension.
  
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• Iga Swiatek feared a more negative public reaction to her doping ban

  27-12-2024 12:20
  
  World No 2 tested positive for trimetazidine in AugustSwiatek insists all anti-doping cases are treated the sameIga Swiatek says she feared a more negative reaction to her doping ban, and insists that all such cases in tennis are treated in the same way. The Pole was handed a one-month suspension in November after a positive test for trimetazidine, which the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) accepted was caused by contamination of a medicine Swiatek was taking for jet lag.It was the s
  
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• Iga Swiatek speaks out on the reaction to her doping case

  27-12-2024 10:35 via express.co.uk
  
  Iga Swiatek was suspended for one month after testing positive for a banned substance, but will not have her ban extended despite the World Anti-Doping Agency appealing the decision
  
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