Lleyton Hewitt
Lleyton Hewitt’s son among 50 tennis players ‘stuck in a war zone’
Lleyton Hewitt’s son Cruz is among dozens of tennis players stranded in the United Arab Emirates after a second-tier Challenger event was cancelled on Tuesday morning.
- Simon Briggs and Tom Cary
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Top-line tennis back in Melbourne during AFL’s Gather Round; Tennis Australia in tug of war over young Turk
Australia will host a Billie Jean King Cup tie in Melbourne for the first time in 15 years in April. Meanwhile, Tennis Australia is in a tug of war with the Turkish federation over a rising star.
- Marc McGowan
- Investigation
- World golf
Clubhouse legends: Why a share in this golf club recently sold for $74,000
The National Golf Club boasts some of Victoria’s most arresting courses and famous members. Its unique membership structure – where a share is currently worth $74,000 – is also eye-catching.
- Sam McClure
Release Roger: Fan favourite Federer gives Australian Open’s ceremony oomph
It was a crowded house, and a happy slam, in more ways than one, thanks to a usual suspect: Roger Federer.
- Alexander Darling
The kingmaker: The Australian coach who turned four players into world champions
Over his long career, Adelaide-born Darren Cahill has coached four grand slam winners, all ranked No. 1. But his talent for bringing out the best in his charges goes way beyond the court.
- Marc McGowan
It’s Moneyball, only with real-time stats: the scientific evolution of match-day prep
Once, only the wealthiest players could afford to crunch the numbers on every opponent’s strengths, weaknesses and habits. Now, with such data widely available, it’s possible for many more to gain a winning edge before even walking onto the court.
- Alan Attwood
Kyrgios was king of the kids in Melbourne, but one thing left him heartbroken
Nick Kyrgios was in a good mood throughout a light-hearted exhibition clash on Tuesday, even fist-bumping kids in the front row. But there was a sombre postscript.
- Marc McGowan and Scott Spits
Prominent sports stars add to push for Bondi royal commission
The statement signed by more than 60 sports stars, including Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett, Lleyton Hewitt, Scott Pendlebury and Isaac Heeney, said: “This is not the Australia we represented.”
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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- Australian Open
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
Anything look familiar? Lleyton and Cruz Hewitt make successful doubles debut
On a balmy Wednesday night in Sydney’s west, Lleyton Hewitt and son Cruz played doubles together. And neither looked out of place.
- Adrian Proszenko