Archive for December 2022
Kubler rallies from 0-5 in comeback win at the United Cup
After losing both top-ranked players due to injury the Australian team has slumped to a 3-2 loss against Great Britain. Embed from Getty Images World no. 22 Nick Kyrgios caused drama when pulling out of the event at the last minute due to an ankly injury. World no. 24 Alex de Minaur was then slotted…
Read MoreATP Challenger tennis returns to Canberra
After a three year absence the Canberra International returns to the Canberra Tennis Centre. The men’s tournament is an ATP Challenger 100, the women play an ITF 60 event. In 2020 the smoke from bushfires saw the event moved to Bendigo, then in 2021 the event wasn’t held due to COVID and in 2022 it…
Read MoreThe year in review for the Aussies
2022 was a memorable year for Australian tennis. Ash Barty stood out winning the Australian Open and then surprising the tennis world with her early retirement. Embed from Getty Images On the doubles court we saw two pairings claim Grand Slam titles. There was also title success on the singles court. In team events we…
Read MoreUnited Cup set to launch the 2023 season of tennis
The new format of two men’s singles matches and two women’s singles matches along with a mixed doubles match is set to start the 2023 season. The inaugural United Cup brings together 18-country teams featuring some of the best players from the ATP and WTA tours. The tournament will be hosted by Brisbane, Perth and…
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