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Katie Boulter wins her first matches since announcing her engagement to Alex de Minaur as she leads Great Britain to victory over Argentina

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British No 1 Katie Boulter's dream December got even better as she kicked off her 2025 season by leading Great Britain to victory over Argentina in the United Cup.

Fans say the same thing as Nick Kyrgios makes long-awaited return to the court alongside Novak Djokovic

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The Aussie tennis star has played just once competitively in the past two years, having undergone wrist reconstruction surgery last year.

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Why this simple photo of Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz with world No.3 Carlos Alcaraz has stunned Aussie tennis fans

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Cruz Hewitt, the son of Aussie tennis great Lleyton, may have lost his qualifying match over the weekend, but he's stunned tennis fans with a photo he posted to social media.

Sunday, Dec 29

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Novak Djokovic breaks his silence on tennis doping scandals - and reveals what he really thinks of Nick Kyrgios's tough stance

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The 24-time Grand Slam champion opened up about the controversy surrounding the cases of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, who both tested positive for banned substances.

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Ash Barty returns to play tennis at the Brisbane Invitational days after revealing she is expecting her second baby

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She and her husband Garry Kissick took to Instagram on Christmas day to announce the news to her 505,000 followers.

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Alex de Minaur in stunning form as he faces 'tough situation' with fiancee Katie Boulter

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Alex de Minaur is confident his injury woes are behind him, feeling he is in the best shape he has ever been ahead of the Australian Open.

Saturday, Dec 28

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Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek doping scandals are 'disgusting', claims Nick Kyrgios - as he hits out at the pair and claims the integrity of tennis is under threat

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Nick Kyrgios has launched a bitter attack on the sport's authorities, branding the doping cases involving Grand Slam winners Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek as 'disgusting' for the game.

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Nick Kyrgios takes savage swipe at Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek - calling their doping scandals 'disgusting'

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Nick Kyrgios has launched a savage attack on tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek for breaches of the sport's anti-doping program, labelling their conduct as 'disgusting for our sport'.

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Aussie tennis star Jordan Thompson slams 'joke' doping ban of compatriot Max Purcell - 'other people have done worse and they get a slap on the wrist'

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The pending doping ban of Australia's two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been labelled 'a joke' by his frustrated US Open-winning partner Jordan Thompson.

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Tennis star Iga Swiatek issues thinly- veiled swipe at Nick Kyrgios after doping saga - 'obviously there are going to be some negative comments'

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World number two Iga Swiatek has admitted she feared the reaction to her positive doping test earlier this year - before boldly declaring 'there are going to be some negative comments.'

Friday, Dec 27

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Why two local hopes could MISS the Australian Open - 'dealing with a issue that needs some more time'

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Two home grown stars are racing the clock to be fit for the Australian Open after withdrawing from key lead-in tournaments this week in Brisbane and Hobart. Action at Melbourne Park begins on January 12.

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Concerns mount over injury plaugued Aussie star, as he another home favourite pull OUT of Brisbane International on the eve of the Australian Open

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World No.77 Kokkinakis confirmed his absence from the Brisbane tournament, which starts on Sunday, on social media.

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World No 2 Iga Swiatek speaks out after serving one-month doping ban - just months after male star Jannik Sinner failed two tests

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It was the second high-profile doping case to hit the sport in a matter of months following men's world number one Jannik Sinner 's two failed tests, for which he did not receive a ban.

Thursday, Dec 26

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Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are ranked among the world's best and Emma Raducanu is progressing well as she looks to return to her best - can 2025 be a smash hit for British tennis?

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MATTHEW LAMBERT: We always feared for life after Andy Murray for the country that brought lawn tennis to the world but the reality appears pleasingly different.

Tuesday, Dec 24

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What has happened to Pete Sampras since he retired and why has he shied away from fame?

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When tennis legend Pete Sampras stepped out to get coffee earlier this month, it was far more than just an errand run for the 14-time Grand Slam champion.

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Revealed: How Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's romance will be put to the test just weeks after they announced their engagement

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The pair beamed as they surprised their followers on Instagram announcing that they'd been 'keeping a secret' that the Aussie tennis star had popped the question.

Monday, Dec 23

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Inside Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter's relationship: From blossoming romance on the court to secret engagement, how tennis stars became the sport's hottest couple

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The Australian, who is ranked ninth on the ATP Tour, had just secured a first-round victory against American Alex Michelsen and had rushed over to watch Boulter.

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Nick Kyrgios makes damning claim about tennis as ANOTHER star is suspended for breaching doping rules

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Max Purcell admitted to breaching Article 2.2 of the Tennis Anti-Doping Program, relating to the 'use of a Prohibited Method'.

Jack Draper insists he's ready to take up mantle as Britain's biggest tennis star following Andy Murray's retirement - as

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MATTHEW LAMBERT: For the first time since 2004, a year in tennis will dawn without a certain Scot among the professional ranks. But somehow we are still talking about Andy Murray.

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Two-time grand slam winner admits to doping as tennis is rocked by ANOTHER drugs scandal

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The 26-year-old had admitted to breaching Article 2.2 of the Tennis Anti-Doping Program, which relates to the 'use of a Prohibited Method'.

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Tennis power couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter celebrate HUGE relationship update as the loved-up pair beam ear-to-ear in latest Instagram snap

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They captioned the post: 'We've been keeping a small secret…' adding a 'shushing face emoji'.

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Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur reveals how he's RUINING his Christmas Day as he chases glory at his home Grand Slam

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De Minaur has had a brilliant year on and off the court, reaching the quarter finals of the US, French and Wimbledon Grand Slams - but if you think he'll rest on December 25, you're dead wrong.

Sunday, Dec 22

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Jack Draper insists he's ready to take up mantle as Britain's biggest tennis star following Andy Murray's retirement - as

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MATTHEW LAMBERT: That glare will now shift solely on to Draper, on the men's side at least, and his hulking shoulders are ready to take up that burden.

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Tennis commentator forced to apologise after Aryna Sabalenka's X-rated expletive on live TV

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The WTA World No 1 wrapped up a 1-0 victory against her friend Paula Badosa during the World League in the United Arab Emirates.

Thursday, Dec 19

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Jack Draper injury update as British No 1 is forced to withdraw from event ahead of next month's Australian Open

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Jack Draper has withdrawn from Great Britain's squad for the United Cup as a hip issue continues to trouble his build-up to the Australian Open.

Wednesday, Dec 18

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Lleyton Hewitt's 16-year-old son is set to follow in the footsteps of his tennis-great dad after being handed huge Grand Slam offer

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In fact, his dad's first appearance at the Australian Open came back in 1997 where he was again handed a wildcard at the age of 15.

Tuesday, Dec 17

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Aussie tennis legend Neale Fraser farewelled at state funeral in Melbourne - 'just knew how to make you feel important'

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Legends of Australian tennis have gathered in Melbourne to farewell Australian great Neale Fraser. The 91-year-old won three grand slam singles titles and multiple Davis Cup crowns.

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Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic's unlikely bromance continues with the pair set to play doubles at Brisbane International

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Aussie hothead Nick Kyrgios will team up with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International after crediting the former world No.1 for motivating his return from serious injury.

Monday, Dec 16

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Tennis star Joao Lucas Reis da Silva reveals response to making history by coming out as gay

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Reis da Silva, who has become the first openly gay, active male tennis pro, disclosed his sexuality when he wished his boyfriend a happy birthday on Instagram.

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Emma Raducanu shares update after starting work with highly rated new fitness coach - who has had success with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka

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The 22-year-old, who has been beset by injuries ever since her 2021 US Open triumph, hired Nakamura earlier this month after a trial period.