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Wimbledon men’s qualifying – Australian preview
The path to Wimbledon glory begins in Roehampton this Monday, June 23, as the men’s qualifying event gets underway. For Australian tennis fans, there’s plenty to look forward to, with a strong group of Aussie contenders aiming to secure a main draw spot at the All England Club. Australian Players and Their First-Round Opponents Leading…
Read MoreAustralian Men’s Results at Roland-Garros 2025
It was a mixed bag at the French Open for the Australian contingent in 2025. Australia’s top hope, Alex de Minaur wasn’t able to make it past round two despite holding a two sets to nil lead over Alexander Bublik. Alexei Popyrin was the standout Australian. Alexei Popyrin (25th seed) Adam Walton Alex de Minaur…
Read MoreMaya Joint wins first WTA singles title to crown a magical week in Rabat
Maya Joint: A New Star Rises with WTA 250 Rabat Title At just 19 years old, Australian tennis sensation Maya Joint has announced herself as a force to be reckoned with on the WTA Tour, capturing her first WTA 250 title in Rabat and marking herself as the first new champion of the 2025 season…
Read MoreRoland Garros Aussie preview
The 2025 French Open at Roland Garros marks a historic moment for Australian tennis, with a record-breaking 16 players—the largest contingent in 35 years—competing in the main draws across men’s and women’s singles. This surge reflects the growing depth and confidence in Australian tennis, particularly on clay, a surface where Aussies have traditionally faced challenges.…
Read MoreFrench Open round 1 qualifying summary for Australians
Here is a summary of the results for Australians competing on day 1 and 2 in the 2025 French Open (Roland Garros) qualifying: Men’s Qualifying Women’s Qualifying Summary Table Name Result (Round 1) Outcome Jason Kubler d. Moro Canas (ESP) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 Advanced Bernard Tomic d. Coleman Wong (HKG) 7-6(2), 6-3 Advanced Li Tu…
Read More2025 French Open Preview: Australian Players
Australia heads into the 2025 French Open with one of its largest and most diverse contingents in recent years, boasting 15 main-draw singles entrants-eight men and seven women-thanks to direct acceptances and wildcards. The tournament begins Sunday, 25 May, at Roland Garros, with the green-and-gold hopefuls aiming to make an impact on the Parisian clay.…
Read MoreFrench Open 2025 Wildcards: Big Stage Beckons for Schoolkate and Aiava
The French Open has officially announced its wildcard entries for the 2025 tournament, and two Australians—Tristan Schoolkate and Destanee Aiava—are among the lucky few to receive a coveted spot in the main draw. For both players, this wildcard is more than just a ticket to Roland Garros—it’s a testament to hard work, recent form, and…
Read MoreTough going for Aussies in round one at Indian Wells, including some tears
After some great efforts in qualifying in which six Aussies added themselves to the main draw at Indian Wells, things haven’t gone so well in round one. Indian Wells is considered the next in line after the majors, players love going to the small town in California and competing at this iconic tournament. The town…
Read MoreTomljanovic secures return to top-100
Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic has made hard work of it, but the current world no. 111 will jump to at least no. 93 when the rankings are updated next week. The 31-year-old had not made the most of three match points when taken to a tie-break in the decider, it took another four to get the…
Read MoreMaya Joint cracks top-100
Australia’s Maya Joint has jumped well inside the top-100 in the live rankings, after racing through qualifying and then winning her round one match at the Merida WTA 500 tournament in Mexico. The US born player has an Australian father and in early 2023 Joint made the decision to represent Australia on the tour. Joint…
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