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Carlos Alcaraz has had a close shave at the French Tennis Open, but more off the court than on

29 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz has had a close shave at the French Tennis Open, but more off the court than on

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A rare Kiwi versus Kiwi match-up lies in wait at the French Tennis Open
	28 May 2025: A rare Kiwi versus Kiwi match-up lies in wait at the French Tennis Open... more

The power of Novak Djokovic has seen him convince tennis officials to close the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open
	28 May 2025: The power of Novak Djokovic has seen him convince tennis officials to close the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open... more

One of the rising stars of men's tennis is preparing for the second round after taking centre stage to round out night one at the French Open
	26 May 2025: One of the rising stars of men's tennis is preparing for the second round after taking centre stage to round out night one at the French Open... more

Novak Djokovic has broken his form slump ahead of the French Tennis Open
	25 May 2025: Novak Djokovic has broken his form slump ahead of the French Tennis Open... more

Novak Djokovic insists his desire to win remains, despite a decline in form
	21 May 2025: Novak Djokovic insists his desire to win remains, despite a decline in form... more

Novak Djokovic admits no more could be gleaned from his player-coach partnership with Andy Murray
	21 May 2025: Novak Djokovic admits no more could be gleaned from his player-coach partnership with Andy Murray... more

Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jack Draper in straight sets to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals, but saved six of eight break points in the process
	15 May 2025: Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jack Draper in straight sets to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals, but saved six of eight break points in the process... more

Jasmine Paolini has become the first local woman to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals in 11 years, triumphing in three sets after losing the first against world number 11 Diana Shnaider
	14 May 2025: Jasmine Paolini has become the first local woman to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals in 11 years, triumphing in three sets after losing the first against world number 11 Diana Shnaider ... more

Iga Swiatek's defence of her title at tennis' Italian Open is over after a third round defeat to Danielle Collins
	11 May 2025: Iga Swiatek's defence of her title at tennis' Italian Open is over after a third round defeat to Danielle Collins... more

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11 Jan: Elina Svitolina is already labelling her return tennis tournament a success after breezing into today's ASB Classic final ++++++++++++++++++++

10 Jan: Tournament director Nicolas Lamperin has been forced to rejig his wildcard offerings after the withdrawal of Stan Wawrinka from the men's ASB Classic ++++++++++++++++++

22 Jan: Novak Djokovic's family may have had to stay at home - but the 10-time champion has brought his best tennis to day five of the Australian Open +++++++++

14 Jan: Job done for top seed Ben Shelton in his second round match on a gloomy and humid day three at the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland ++++++++

13 Jan: Gael Monfils has mixed feelings ahead of beginning his final season on the ATP Tour tonight in Auckland ++++++++

24 Jan: Despite battling cramp on a sweltering day seven of the Australian tennis Open, reigning back-to-back men's champion Jannik Sinner is in the box seat to progress to the fourth round ++++++++

28 Jan: And then there were four +++++++

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4 Feb: Five sets for women? more entertainment? where next for 'glastonbury of tennis'? (BBCWorld)

2 Feb: Magpies open to vacating nest to help australian open keep growing (Sydney Morning Herald)

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2 Feb: Tiley's plan to shake up women's tennis (Sydney Morning Herald)

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2 Feb: Five-set finals: craig tiley plots overhaul for women’s tennis at next year’s australian open (Sydney Morning Herald)

2 Feb: The kazakhstan billionaire behind star’s australian open triumph (Stuff.co.nz)

2 Feb: Carlos alcaraz beats novak djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career grand slam (Stuff.co.nz)

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