Australian tennis rising star Melisa Ercan has been forced to withdraw from qualifying for the Australian Open main draw, having failed to recover from a calf injury in time for her second-round match. The 18-year old suffered a debilitating calf cramp in her first-round match against Yuriko Miyazaki while 6-4, 4-1 up. Watch every Australian […]
Aus Open draw REVEALED: Demon’s tough start, twin ‘Aussie-offs’ in first round, world No.1 in group of death
Alex de Minaur will need to do it tough to continue his career-best form at the Australian Open, with the world No.10 dealt a tricky hand to begin his home grand slam. De Minaur’s first opponent will be big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic, a five-time quarter-finalist at Melbourne Park who made it to the semi-finals in […]
Rudan aims for key player extensions as Wanderers boss signs up for three more years
After agreeing to a new three-year contract, Marko Rudan is keen for Socceroos striker Brandon Borrello and Dutch import Jorritt Hendrix to join him in putting pen to paper at Western Sydney. The Wanderers announced on Thursday that Rudan, who will be in the dugout for Friday’s meeting with Melbourne City, has been rewarded with […]
‘Primary focus is Clayton’s overall wellbeing’: Star midfielder misses start of Dees pre-season on medical leave
Melbourne will begin its pre-season training period without Clayton Oliver, as the star midfielder remains on leave to deal with ongoing personal issues. Oliver’s wellbeing has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent months, after the Demons shockingly put the four-time best and fairest winner on the trade table late last year amid frustrations […]
‘Electric mix of experience and enthusiasm’: Kyrgios to join ESPN commentary team for 2024 Aus Open
Nick Kyrgios may not be competing at the 2024 Australian Open due to a wrist injury, but the 28-year old will still be front and centre at his home grand slam. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist and Aus Open doubles winner two years ago has been snapped up by ESPN to join their commentary team to […]