‘It’s not a war’:The seismic shift about to hit world tennis

‘It’s not a war’:The seismic shift about to hit world tennis

The “war” over a radical new direction for professional tennis – between the cashed-up Saudis and the four grand slams – is anything but,according to Australian Open boss Craig Tiley in this interview about the future of the sport.

  • byMarc McGowan

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‘Massive reimagination’:Craig Tiley’s vision at the centre of tennis’ tour war

‘Massive reimagination’:Craig Tiley’s vision at the centre of tennis’ tour war

Tennis is amid a billion-dollar battle that is certain to change the sport regardless of who wins. On one side of the net are the cashed-up Saudis,while the grand slams are pitching for a new Premium Tour.

  • byMarc McGowan
Workers still haven’t fully returned to the CBD – but the city doesn’t need them

Workers still haven’t fully returned to the CBD – but the city doesn’t need them

Forget the nine-to-five office crowd – Melbourne city is finally back,but not as we know it.

  • byNajma Sambul andMelissa Cunningham
Craig Tiley and the $2 billion fight to control world tennis
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Craig Tiley and the $2 billion fight to control world tennis

The Tennis Australia boss is locked in a battle with the ATP chairman over the sport’s direction,after a UK report revealed Saudi Arabia had made a $2 billion offer to merge the ATP and WTA tours.

  • byMarc McGowan
Our leading light sits at No.99,but Stosur says change is afoot

Our leading light sits at No.99,but Stosur says change is afoot

Only one Australian woman sits inside the world’s top 100 tennis players. But an Australian legend has revealed how and why she thinks more will be making their mark.

  • byNick Wright
Three matches,two trophies,two bread rolls and a hot shower:Inside Thompson’s epic triumph

Three matches,two trophies,two bread rolls and a hot shower:Inside Thompson’s epic triumph

Talk about repeat efforts. Thompson crawled out of bed on four hours’ sleep after upsetting Alexander Zverev,then won singles and doubles titles in an incredible seven-hour feat of endurance.

  • byMarc McGowan
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Original Sinner:Jannik leads the revolution tennis had to have

Original Sinner:Jannik leads the revolution tennis had to have

New breeds in tennis,and cricket,have provided a wonderful sporting opening to 2024.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
‘Our story came true’:What Sinner said to coach Cahill after his AO win

‘Our story came true’:What Sinner said to coach Cahill after his AO win

Italians are “very touchy people”,according to Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill,so there were plenty of hugs,but also a few choice words in the players box.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Jannik Sinner says tennis needs generational change. The 22-year-old is leading the way

Jannik Sinner says tennis needs generational change. The 22-year-old is leading the way

Jannik Sinner is just the fifth man to win an Australian Open singles title in the past 19 years. He’s not writing Novak Djokovic off yet,but even he recognises his win could be a game-changing moment.

  • byScott Spits
The Australian who turned Sinner’s weakness into a grand slam strength

The Australian who turned Sinner’s weakness into a grand slam strength

Darren Cahill has coached tennis greats Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi. His current client – Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

  • byBillie Eder
‘Bit of tradition’:Albanese brushes off Australian Open boos

‘Bit of tradition’:Albanese brushes off Australian Open boos

The prime minister was booed by sections of the crowd after the men’s singles final at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.

  • byOlivia Ireland