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Ash Barty: The tennis queen who abdicated the throne

28/03/2022 Rebecca Gaitaneris 0

To commemorate the proud Ngarigo woman and sporting hero for many young athletes, The Inner Sanctum looks back at a few of Ash Barty’s most iconic moments on the court.

International Women’s Day 2022: A celebration of female game-changers in the sporting world

08/03/2022 Rebecca Gaitaneris 0

Celebrated annually and globally on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to recognise and praise the incredible achievements, acts of courage, and determination of women around the world.

Aussie Tennis Wrap: Millmania hits the USA; Kokkinakis injured again; Popyrin suffers sixth-straight loss

18/02/2022 Jack Molloy 0

John Millman has reached the quarter-final of the Delray Beach Open as Thanasi Kokkinakis withdraws with yet another injury.

Who is Australia’s next men’s singles champion?

01/02/2022 Jarryd Thomas 0

The hunt continues for the next Australian men’s singles superstar after the finish of the Australian Open.

Record-breaking Rafa wins 21st Grand Slam title in stirring comeback victory

30/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Rafael Nadal stands atop the mountain by himself, winning a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title in the 2022 Australian Open Final.

Can you believe it? Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are Australian Open champions!

29/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have become Grand Slam champions, defeating Aussie duo Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell at Melbourne Park.

It’s Barty time! Ash launches inspiring comeback to win first Australian Open title

29/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Ash Barty has won the 2022 Australian Open title, with a remarkable second-set comeback against American Danielle Collins.

Special Ks not a flash-in-the-pan partnership

28/01/2022 Jasper Chellappah 0

It may not be how Australia once thought it would happen, but Nick Kyrgios is one match away from being a Grand Slam champion – alongside best mate Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Barty crushes Keys to unlock first Australian Open Final appearance

27/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Ash Barty has crushed Madison Keys to reach her first Australian Open Final on Thursday night.

Schroder crowned King of Melbourne Park as emotional Alcott bows out

27/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Sam Schroder has won the 2022 Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title, defeating a gallant Dylan Alcott.

The Greatest Show awaits! Special Ks set up all-Australian final against Ebden and Purcell

27/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will face Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the 2022 Australian Open Men’s Doubles Final.

The remarkable career of Australian of the Year Alcott reaches its finale

27/01/2022 Madeline Irwin 0

Dylan Alcott will take to the court one last time on Thursday afternoon, and his resumé speaks for itself.

How ‘Special K’ is changing the game of tennis

27/01/2022 Sam Tugwell 0

The Inner Sanctum columnist Sam Tugwell says the tandem of Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are changing the game of tennis.

Aussies in the Open: Barty sparkles; Kyrgios and Kokkinakis continue special run

25/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have made their first Grand Slam semi-final. Meanwhile, Ash Barty’s winning run continued.

Aussies in the Open: Young Italian demolishes De Minaur; Sanders breaks new ground

24/01/2022 Jack Molloy 0

Alex de Minaur’s Australian Open dream has ended. Meanwhile, Storm Sanders moved into the quarter-final as Samantha Stosur’s career in Australia may be over.