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Ash Barty and Cameron Green in an advertising campaign for Rado watches.

‘Champions united’? Cam Green’s not in Ash Barty’s league. It’s time he imposed himself

Barty is a legend of Australian sport, with three grand slam titles to prove it. It’s equally undeniable that Cameron Green is nowhere near that level.

  • Daniel Brettig

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Signs post-Barty drought is nearing end as teen phenom stuns veteran

Australia’s tennis talent is beginning to develop, and resurgent star Kim Birrell believes the time has come to seize the moment.

  • Nick Wright
Lila McGuire enters Centre Court at Wimbledone, aka Highett Bowls Club in Melbourne.

‘OK, I’ve dealt with all of this’: Why Evonne Goolagong’s story still matters

Lila McGuire is playing the tennis legend in a new ABC TV series. She may have been born decades after Goolagong’s final victory but much about her life is familiar.

  • Louise Rugendyke
Emerson Jones has secured a wildcard to both the Australian Open and Brisbane International in 2026.

Could this daughter of an Olympian be the next Ash Barty?

As the rising Australian tennis star plots a boilover on home soil, a maligned crowd-puller could make a shock return to Brisbane courts.

  • Nick Wright
Alex De Minaur playing in London on Sunday, hours before he was crowned the Newcombe medallist for the fourth time in Australia.

De Minaur wins Newk medal for fourth time; young gun Cruz Hewitt’s hip ailment

For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

  • Scott Spits
Emerson Jones of Australia.

Ash Barty’s simple advice for Australian tennis’ next big thing

The former world No.1 has encouraged Australian teenager and next big thing Emerson Jones to be “kind to herself” ahead of an Australian Open where she will attract more attention than ever.

  • Marc McGowan
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Ash Barty’s retirement three years ago instantly changed the direction of women’s tennis.

How Ash Barty’s shock retirement changed women’s tennis forever

Australia’s former world No.1 called time on her stellar career in March 2022, opening the door for Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka to battle for the top ranking.

  • Marc McGowan
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‘My new homeland’: Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia

Women’s world No.12 Daria Kasatkina will play for Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the federal government.

  • Scott Spits

The March 9 Edition

Welcome to our annual Trailblazers issue, one of the most exciting editions of the year.

‘Courage to put yourself out there with no certainty of success’: Meet the Trailblazers

In Sunday Life’s annual list of who impacted the past 12 months, Anjali Sharma, Ash Barty, G Flip and others are leading the way.

  • Genevieve Quigley and Melissa Singer