Kyrgios out served in comeback singles match

After a triumph in the doubles with Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios took to the court in his singles comeback. He was up against a big serving opponent, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, the world no. 31. What would follow was a serve fest. Aces everywhere and not a break of serve. Kyrgios actually was out served, not…

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Mayot ousts 2024 Workforce Canberra International champion

France’s world no. 116 Harold Mayot has defeated the defending champion at the Workforce Canberra International in their round one clash. Mayot defeated Dominik Koepfer 6-4, 6-4, the no. 7 seed and world no. 102. Koepfer was ranked at no. 77 a year ago and did climb to no. 49 in March 2024 before slipping…

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Sons of former world no. 1s to clash in Canberra

Two sons of former world no. 1 tennis players are set to clash in the qualifying at the Workday Canberra International. Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt was the men’s no. 1 back in 2001 and 2002. His son Cruz, at 16 has just recently made it onto the ATP rankings. USA’s Brandon Holt is the son of…

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Canberra International tennis ready to run

ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125 events kickoff today in Canberra as part of the Australian Summer of Tennis. The Canberra Tennis Centre recently had the courts resurfaced and the facilities have been upgraded for the 2025 event. Players this time have a dedicated Players Lounge and Players Dining area and for the spectators there…

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Brisbane International field announced

With the Australian summer of tennis just weeks away, the Brisbane International has announced the full list of entrants. In the men’s tournament it will be headlined by former world no. 1 and current no. 7, Novak Djokovic. Other headline players include Grigor Dimitrov no. 10, Holger Rune no. 13 and Frances Tiafoe no. 18.…

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Italy gets the better of Australia again at the Davis Cup

This time last year Australia and Italy were fighting it out for Davis Cup glory, with Italy claiming the spoils. In 2024 Australia again faced Italy, but in the semifinals. Thanasi Kokkinakis took on Matteo Berrettini in what turned into an epic match. Kokkinakis took the first set when it looked like the Italian had…

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