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AUSSIES SUFFER BRUTAL NIGHTMARE WITH NO WINNERS ON AO DAY 1
Sunday's torrential rain wasn't the only gloomy part from an Australian perspective, with all four locals bowing out of Melbourne Park...

Christian Montegan
Jan 13, 2025


TENNIS DIRECT AND THE FIRST SERVE JOIN FORCES FOR 2025
The First Serve is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Tennis Direct for 2025, giving direct benefits to tennis fans across...

The First Serve
Jan 13, 2025


LEBANON DISCOVER A NEW HERO: FEEL-GOOD STORIES, AO DAY 1
For a tournament possessing such an enormous global scale, there are bound to be stories that warm the heart. On Day 1 of the Australian...

Todd Scoullar
Jan 13, 2025


'TENNIS WAS EVERYTHING TO ME': AROUND THE PRESSERS, AO DAY 1
Casper Ruud survived a tough five-setter on Day 1 of the tournament. It turns out that starting on Sunday might’ve helped him get over...

Todd Scoullar
Jan 12, 2025


PEGULA EXPECTS 'TOUGH MATCH' AGAINST AUSSIE TEEN WITH 'NOTHING TO LOSE'
World No.6 Jessica Pegula admits she is wary of Australia's Maya Joint, who has "nothing to lose" ahead of their Australian Open...

Christian Montegan
Jan 12, 2025


AO 'FEELS HOME' FOR ZHENG AS SHE SEEKS TO GO ONE BETTER
Fifth-seed and 2024 Australian Open finalist Qinwen Zheng admits the Australian Open "feels home" in the hope of using the Chinese...

Teodora Jovic
Jan 12, 2025


FRENCH SHOWMAN SURPASSES FEDERER WITH NEW RECORD
France's Gaël Monfils surpassed Roger Federer's title for the oldest player to win an ATP event, capturing his crowning moment at...

Christian Montegan
Jan 12, 2025


HOW CAN SINNER GET SUSPENDED? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TRIAL
Much has been made of the decision regarding the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) decision to appeal the verdict of the International...

Roddy Reynolds
Jan 12, 2025


CANADIAN PHENOM READY TO CAUSE DAMAGE AT THE AO
The simple meaning of phenom is a person who is outstandingly talented or admired; a star. In today’s sports world, the word gets thrown...
brett84123
Jan 12, 2025


‘SHE DOESN’T KNOW ME’: FROSTY RYBAKINA TAKES SWIPE AT FORMER NO.1
A visibly annoyed Elena Rybakina was again forced to answer questions about her relationship with former coach Stefano Vukov, taking a...

Christian Montegan
Jan 12, 2025


WTA FOUNDATION AND MORGAN STANLEY HOST COME PLAY CLINIC IN MELBOURNE
Kicking off the 2025 WTA Come Play presented by Morgan Stanley clinic series, WTA stars joined tennis coaching legend, Judy Murray and...

The First Serve
Jan 12, 2025


'METAPHOR FOR A NEW WEEK': BEST OF THE PRESS, AO PRE-TOURNAMENT EDITION
It was a second round of media interviews yesterday before the real on-court action begins, as the main draw gets underway. One player...

Todd Scoullar
Jan 11, 2025


CANADIAN DISRUPTS AMERICAN DOMINANCE IN ADELAIDE; TWO INJURY CONCERNS EMERGE
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Madison Keys captured the Adelaide titles in their respective fields, but two injury concerns could hamper...

Christian Montegan
Jan 11, 2025


SINNER LEARNS TRIBUNAL DATE FOR DOPING CASE; RODDICK TIPS LENGTHY BAN
Clarity has finally been provided for world No.1 Jannik Sinner ahead of his tribunal hearing, with the date set for April 16-17 behind...

Christian Montegan
Jan 11, 2025


AUSSIE DOUBLES' PARTNER CRASHES AT THE FINAL HURDLE IN HOBART
America's McCartney Kessler became the 29th Hobart International champion earlier this afternoon, rising 21 places to a career-high world...

Christian Montegan
Jan 11, 2025


'HOPEFULLY GET THEM OVER THE LINE': BEHIND THE SCENES OF YONEX'S STRINGING TEAM
If Alex de Minaur can become the first Australian man to win his home singles Slam in almost half a century, a 25-year-old from the outer...

Linda Pearce
Jan 11, 2025


AUS OPEN FIRST-ROUND PREVIEW
The 2025 Australian Open gets underway tomorrow (January 12) at Melbourne Park, beginning with a Sunday start for the second time. Once...

Connor Joyce
Jan 11, 2025


SEN ON THE RADIO AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The First Serve Live Radio Show will return weekly on the radio for a 17th straight year on Monday, January 27 at 8pm AEDT on the Sports...

The First Serve
Jan 11, 2025


AMERICANS THRIVE AS ADELAIDE REACHES END-POINT
Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula have set up an all-American final clash in Adelaide, while Sebastian Korda will line up against Felix...

Kiran Gupta
Jan 11, 2025


JOINT BOWS OUT TO MERTENS; KESSLER REACHES HOBART FINAL
Young Australian Maya Joint’s dream run in Hobart came to an end in the semi-finals. She fell to second-seed Elise Mertens 6-2 6-3 in...

Dale Roberts
Jan 11, 2025
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