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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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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 ++++++++++

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 ++++++++

16 Jan: Third seed Jakub Mensik has beaten Argentinian Seventh Seed Sebastian Baez to win the ASB Classic men's tennis final in Auckland ++++++++

18 Jan: A positive mindset for Aryna Sabalenka as she gets her campaign underway at the Australian Tennis Open +++++++

16 Jan: Roger Federer has categorised himself as more of a Carlos Alcaraz than a Jannik Sinner as he prepares to return to the Australian Open court +++++++

19 Jan: Kiwi squash star Paul Coll has won his 30th title on the PSA Tour +++++++

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15 Feb: ‘tennis was my toxic boyfriend’: aiava unleashes in retirement announcement (Sydney Morning Herald)

10 Feb: Serena williams sparks backlash over ‘disgusting’ super bowl ad (Stuff.co.nz)

8 Feb: Elvis livs: son of aussie tennis greats claims victory on debut in riyadh (Sydney Morning Herald)

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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)

2 Feb: ‘disgusted with myself’: former australian tennis pro says blood transfusion led to doping probe (Sydney Morning Herald)

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

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