Tennis Australia
‘I’ve done it. I’ve cheated with it’: Ex-Australian No.1’s doping details come to light
A banned former Australian tennis player and coach declared “I’ve cheated with it” when discussing the pros and cons of taking clenbuterol, a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency and strictly off limits in sport.
- Scott Spits
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BBC coverage of Medvedev's tennis hindrance controversy
In a controversial move, Jack Draper was ruled to have caused a hindrance to opponent Daniil Medvedev as he defended his title at Indian Wells. Video: BBC
‘We’ve created a monster’: Former Australian Open boss reveals vision to replace ‘one-off’ Tiley
Paul McNamee was the Australian Open’s boss before Craig Tiley, and has strong views on what should happen now Tennis Australia’s CEO has resigned.
- Marc McGowan
Tennis club fights for survival in battle over space at ‘MCG of the East’
The 94-year-old Mitcham Tennis Club would be demolished as part of a master plan designed to accommodate netballers, footballers and gymnasts.
- Rachael Ward
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- Australian Open
‘You’ve got two jobs’: The priorities for Tiley’s successor at Tennis Australia
Tiley will remain in his current role for the next few months and be part of the process to find his successor.
- Marc McGowan and Scott Spits
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
The story behind Destanee Aiava’s raw retirement post
In a wide-ranging interview, the Australian detailed shocking racist abuse, body-shaming and relentless trolling by gamblers. But she has finally arrived at a “beautiful place”.
- Marc McGowan
De Minaur has just created history, but this is why his next match is so important
Rotterdam has been a happy hunting ground, to a point, for Alex de Minaur. If he can finally secure the title, it will have a major bearing on his prospects for the rest of this year.
- Marc McGowan
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- Davis Cup
Tiley laughed off our question, but no one’s laughing after this embarrassing defeat
Let’s not beat around the bush: Alex de Minaur assumed Australia would not need him to beat Ecuador in the Davis Cup despite it being an away tie and on clay. He was wrong.
- Marc McGowan
‘Is this really happening?’ The player who was served an anti-doping ban for a substance that isn’t prohibited
Tom Fancutt had just fulfilled his dream of playing at the Australian Open when tennis anti-doping officials pulled him aside.
- Frances Howe