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Friday, Dec 12

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REVEALED: Why tennis legend Roger Federer is returning to Australia

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Roger Federer has won the Australian Open six times on Rod Laver Arena - and despite a five-year hiatus, he's set to return to the court for an exciting promotional even next month

Thursday, Dec 11

04

Aryna Sabalenka defends upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios - as prominent tennis presenter rips into the Aussie

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka is adamant her 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition clash with Nick Kyrgios after Christmas won't be a meaningless gimmick that damages women's sport.

Wednesday, Dec 10

17

Women's tennis body signs biggest sponsorship deal in the history of women's sport

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MATTHEW LAMBWELL: The WTA on Monday announced that the giant would become their 'premier partner', affirming the tour's status as the most marketable female sport in the world.

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Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka hits out over transgender tennis players who have a 'huge advantage' over women - as she talks up Battle of the Sexes clash with Nick Kyrgios

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Contemporary tour regulations allow for trans athletes to compete if they have maintained a blood testerone level below 2.5 nmol/L for the previous two years.

Tuesday, Dec 9

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Tennis star who faced backlash over her mid-career boob job joins OnlyFans... and she's set for huge windfall

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The 29-year-old took the internet by storm back in September after becoming the first active player to have undergone breast enhancement surgery.

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Tennis star who became Australian Open villain after clashing with fans makes big call on returning to Melbourne Park

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The fiery American star, who is nicknamed the 'Danimal' clashed with Aussie fans at Melbourne Park in January, after she told spectators to 'shut up'.

Sunday, Dec 7

21

Inside Emma Raducanu's modest off-season in Bromley: How new haircut, garden strolls, tube journeys with the public and cheering

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Emma Raducanu is gearing up for what could be her best year since she won the US Open in 2021. And that's partly thanks to a cosy, wholesome autumn spent recharging her batteries in London.

Friday, Dec 5

15

Stefanos Tsitsipas's MUM tears apart his 'not ordinary' relationship with Paula Badosa: Brutally honest take-down of split of tennis's power couple

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Julia Tsitsipas says the duo both entered their high-profile romance 'traumatised' by injuries and struggled with the long-distance nature of their union.

Thursday, Dec 4

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World's best-paid female athletes in 2025 revealed... and there's a simple reason one sport dominates

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The top 15 earners in women's sports raked in an eye-watering $249 million between them this year, amassing their wealth from prize money, salaries, bonuses and endorsements.

Tuesday, Dec 2

23

Venus Williams shares new details of her engagement to husband Andrea Preti following their Italian wedding

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Williams first announced her engagement to Preti during a post-match interview at the D.C. Open in July, shortly after beating fellow American Peyton Stearns.

Serena Williams breaks her silence on shock report tennis legend is set to unretire three years after last match

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The tennis icon, 44, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in an historic career, has been inactive since September 2022 but a report claimed on Tuesday that she's considering a comeback.

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Emma Raducanu's return to suburbia: Tennis golden girl says she's 'not hiding any more' after stalker torment - and isn't even recognised on the tube as she spends off-season in the UK

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MATTHEW LAMBWELL: The commuters rat-racing their way into central London this autumn might be surprised to learn that they may well have shared a train with Emma Raducanu.

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Tennis star who became an Australian Open villain reveals the sexist reason she has struggled to find love

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American tennis star Danielle Collins would struggle to find a friend in Australia after her recent antics at Melbourne Park, now she has revealed she is battling to find love as well.

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Tennis star Mika Brunold makes emotional announcement as he reveals the truth about his sexuality

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The rising star has received support from some big sporting names after taking the brave step.

Monday, Dec 1

13

Andy Murray reveals 'embarrassing' story from his first day working with Novak Djokovic as tennis legend reflects on six-month coaching spell with former rival

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The three-time Grand Slam champion worked with Djokovic at the Australian Open , where the Serbian star reached the semi-finals before being forced to withdrew through injury.

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British tennis star Cameron Norrie announces engagement to girlfriend on South Africa safari trip with heartwarming social media post

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The British No2 was holidaying at the andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge in Timbavati, around six hours from his birthplace of Johannesburg, when he got down on one knee.

Friday, Nov 28

18

Emma Raducanu's perfect slice! Brit tennis star shows off dramatic new look as she enjoys time away from the court during winter break

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The 23-year-old was forced to cut her season short after struggling with back pain, with Raducanu falling to defeat in three sets against Lin Zhu in her final match of the year at the Ningbo Open.

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Tennis star urged to withdraw from competing in controversial tournament in Russia by government minister

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The North Palmyra Trophies is an exhibition which has taken place in St Petersburg since 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine saw its tour events removed from the schedules.

Sunday, Nov 23

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Inside reclusive Anna Kournikova's baby preparation as ex-tennis star prepares for fourth child at age 44

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The 44-year-old Kournikova's pregnancy was confirmed back in September, months after sparking health fears when she was pictured in a wheelchair.

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Emma Raducanu sparks dating rumours after posting new pictures on social media with mystery man

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The person in Raducanu's social media photos has been identified, and he was seen walking alongside the British tennis star as she left her flat in south-west London last weekend.

Friday, Nov 21

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Inside Aryna Sabalenka's incredible holiday after jetting off to the Maldives to 'drink tequila' and swim with sharks after missing out on women's tennis's biggest £4m payday

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After missing out on the biggest payday in women's tennis history, Aryna Sabalenka eased her woes by drinking tequila and swimming with sharks on a private retreat in the Maldives.

Thursday, Nov 20

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Fresh update as Novak Djokovic-backed players' group's lawsuit against Tennis Australia closes in on an outcome

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A players' advocacy group founded by Novak Djokovic are closing in on a settlement agreement with Tennis Australia.

Wednesday, Nov 19

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Fresh blow to Wimbledon expansion plans after campaigners win right to appeal against court verdict

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RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Plans to drastically expand Wimbledon have hit a fresh setback after a local campaign group won the right to appeal against a summer court verdict.

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Wimbledon to be handed government EXEMPTION to crackdown on reselling tickets and touts - meaning £116,000 debenture holders can still sell tickets on for a profit

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Debentures allow the holder to secure a premium seat at Wimbledon over a five-year period, with Wimbledon issuing them for both Centre Court and No.1 Court.

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Lleyton Hewitt asks the question every Aussie tennis fan wants answered after Bernard Tomic suffers 35-minute disaster at Sydney tournament

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Just days after he announced he is coming out of retirement to play in a pro tournament with sun Cruz, Hewitt has opened up about another big name in Aussie tennis.

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Drake reignites Serena Williams feud with pointed dig during raunchy photoshoot with Sexyy Red

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On Monday, the Canadian rapper - who previously dated Williams from 2011 to 2015 - took to the social media platform share a picture alongside fellow artist 'Sexyy Red'.

Tuesday, Nov 18

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Pregnant Anna Kournikova plays barista as she heads out on family coffee run in $105k Porsche supercar

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Kournikova, 44, who is expecting her fourth child with husband Enrqiue Iglesias later this year, was seen rushing out of her $105,000 Porsche with an array of colorful drinks.

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Lleyton Hewitt reveals the touching reason he's coming out of retirement aged 44 - and opens up about how he almost switched to AFL

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The news about the former world No.1 broke after he received one of Australian sport's highest honours on Monday night.

Monday, Nov 17

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Emma Raducanu pulls out of mega-star reunion with Carlos Alcaraz in the USA due to injury

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The British No1 was due to face close friend and Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova before reprising her blockbuster partnership with Carlos Alcaraz in the States next month.

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Paula Badosa confirms Stefanos Tsitsipas' split as Spanish tennis star parties with friends in Dubai to celebrate 28th birthday

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Badosa confirmed the split with her latest posts on social media, with the Spanish star holding up a sash with the words 'Sexy and single' as she celebrated her 28th birthday with friends.