Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis were both defeated as an inspired British team banked a 2-1 victory over Australia in their Davis Cup Finals group stage clash.
Knockabout Sydneysider Max Purcell says he has matured since accusing Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt of not having “the balls” to tell him he missed out on an Australian Open wildcard.
There’s a far greater problem than this perception of a clash between Nick and Lleyton. Players have identified Davis Cup doesn’t have the excitement it once did.
Australia’s Davis Cup hero has spoken about how he tried to coax Kyrgios back into the green and gold before he went to Saudi Arabia for an exhibition event. Now they’ll finally reunite in a new tournament.
Nick Kyrgios says negativity towards him and the feeling of not being embraced by Australia is behind his attitude towards playing for Australia in the Davis Cup.
Nick Kyrgios’ Davis Cup absence doesn’t look likely to end anytime soon,with Lleyton Hewitt and Alex de Minaur airing their frustration after losing the final.
Australia’s dream of regaining the Davis Cup after nearly two decades has been blasted apart by the firepower of Canada’s twin rockets.
Australia have defied the odds with a makeshift doubles pairing steering them to victory over Croatia and into their first Davis Cup final in 19 years.
Alex de Minaur’s mother,Esther,burst into tears in the crowd after her son’s latest heroic performance as he rejoiced with his teammates.
Alex de Minaur will lead Australia into Davis Cup battle in Spain after a career-best season that has him as confident as ever.
Top players from Russia and Belarus will be banned from a lucrative new mixed-gender tennis tournament,starting in late December and launching the Australian summer.