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Venus Williams failed to roll back the years against Spain's Kaitlin Quevedo at the Madrid Open. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumVenus Williams' losing run continues in Madrid

On a rare appearance at the Madrid Open, where she last won in 2012, Venus Williams suffered another first round defeat in her latest comeback.

Eleanor Crooks

Australia's Nick Kyrgios will play in the traditional lead-up tournament to Wimbledon at Halle. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumKyrgios's late bid for Wimbledon return

Australia's Nick Kyrgios will play in the grasscourt tournament at Halle in June, which could boost his hopes of a wild card ticket into Wimbledon.

Staff Writers

French star Arthur Fils holds his Barcelona Open trophy after victory over Andrey Rublev. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumFils & Shelton win titles on clay to boost Paris hopes

Arthur Fils has won the Barcelona Open title and Ben Shelton the Munich Open crown as they demonstrated their credentials for Roland Garros.

Staff Writers

Elina Rybakina has won the Stuttgart Open and driven away with another Porsche. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumRybakina drives off from Stuttgart in a Porsche - again

Elena Rybakina will drive away with a Porsche for the second time in her career after winning the Stuttgart Open.

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Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina is through to the Stuttgart Open final despite a late night. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumRybakina overpowers Andreeva even after late night show

Elena Rybakina shrugged off the effects of a late night quarter-final battle to reach the Stuttgart Open final with a straight sets win over Mirra Andreeva.

Staff Writers

Andrey Rublev has reached his first final in almost a year after winning his semi in Barcelona. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumRublev sets up Barcelona final showdown with Fils

Russian Andrey Rublev hit back to defeat Hamad Medjedovic, conqueror of Alex de Minaur earlier in the week, to reach the Barcelona Open final.

Staff Writers

Marketa Vondrousova plays a shot against Australia's Ashleigh Barty in Adelaide in January. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumI'm at breaking point: Vondrousova's mental health plea

Marketa Vondrousova says she has 'reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress' during a doping control incident last December.

Staff Writers

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Madrid because of a shoulder injury but hopes to be 'back soon'. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumDjokovic, Alcaraz out of Madrid as injuries take toll

Tennis giants Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have been forced to withdraw from next week's clay-court Madrid Open because of injury.

Staff Writers

Roland Garros organisers will ensure privacy for players behind the scenes at the French Open. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumNo cam access: Paris privacy after all-seeing Melbourne

French Open tennis chiefs will safeguard players' privacy at Roland Garros following the criticism levelled by players at the Australian Open.

Ian Chadband

Alex de Minaur has endured a shock loss in the Barcelona Open to a man ranked 81 places below him. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumBackward Barcelona step for Demon with clay calamity

After a promising week at Monte Carlo, Alex de Minaur has suffered a deflating setback in the Barcelona Open clay-court event.

Ian Chadband

Alex de Minaur serves during his straight-sets victory over Austria's Sebastian Ofner in Barcelona. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumDe Minaur sees off Ofner to progress in Barcelona

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has made a convincing start to his Barcelona Open campaign defeating Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner in straight sets.

Glenn Moore

Runner’s up of the mixed doubles competition Geoff Stade, Emily Pinney, with winners Jodie Martens and Eric Rae.

Club championships Katanning Tennis Club champs serve up thrilling competition

The courts were buzzing in Katanning as local talent went head-to-head in the annual club championships with three weeks of tight contests wrapping up on March 29. 

Amy Towers

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TENNISPremiumTennis star breaks silence with surprise baby

Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic and girlfriend Keely Hannah have shocked fans with the sudden family announcement of their “most beautiful secret”.

Euan Kennedy

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TENNIS‘Our secret’: Tomic reveals baby joy

Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic and girlfriend Keely Hannah have shocked fans with the sudden family announcement of their “most beautiful secret”.

Euan Kennedy

Jannik Sinner is back as world No.1 after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo Masters final. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumSinner rules again as Alcaraz goes bust in Monte Carlo

Jannik Sinner has regained his place as the world's No.1, wresting the crown from Carlos Alcaraz after beating his great rival in the Monte Carlo Masters final.

Ian Chadband

Russia's Mirra Andreeva has won her second title of the year at the Linz Open. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumTeen Andreeva scoops second title of year in Linz Open

Mirra Andreeva has landed her second WTA title of the year with her victory over Anastasia Potapova in the Linz Open final.

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Jannik Sinner was superb as he set up a final at the Monte Carlo Masters with his greatest rival. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumSinner & Alcaraz set up duel to find tennis top dog

Jannik Sinner has landed a crack at regaining his world No.1 spot after he and current top dog Carlos Alcaraz won their Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals.

Ian Chadband

Underdogs Great Britain are celebrating a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying win over Australia. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumAustralia stunned by Britain in BJK Cup upset

Great Britain have routed favourites Australia in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie in Melbourne, relegating Sam Stosur's team to November's playoffs.

Shayne Hope

Alex de Minaur went eyeballs out but still lost his quarter-final at the Monte Carlo Masters. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumDemon goes bust in Monte Carlo at hands of local hero

Alex de Minaur has lost an epic quarter-final clash at the Monte Carlo Masters against Monaco's local hero, Valentin Vacherot.

Ian Chadband

Talia Gibson came up short in the opening encounter of the BJK Cup tie against Britain. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumShocked Aussies lose both opening singles in cup clash

Talia Gibson has suffered an upset loss to British teen Mika Stojsavljevic in the Billie Jean King Cup clash, with the Australians then going down 0-2.

Melissa Woods

Alex de Minaur has made the quarter-finals again in his favourite clay-court event at Monte Carlo. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumDe Minaur subdues 'incredible talent' in Monte Carlo

Buoyant Alex de Minaur has made the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a shootout to be world No.1.

Ian Chadband

Australia’s newest seed slayer, Talia Gibson, says 2026 has already surpassed her wildest dreams.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Seed slaying Gibson eyeing off grand slam rankings

Australia’s newest seed slayer, Talia Gibson, says 2026 has already surpassed her wildest dreams, but added that won’t stop her from eying off becoming a grand slam seed herself.

Aaron Kirby

Talia Gibson will make her Billie Jean King Cup debut as Australia's No.1 player. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremium'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag

Australia are hot favourites for the BJK Cup qualifying tie against Great Britain in Melbourne, but are wary of the understrength visitors.

Shayne Hope

Daniil Medvedev suffered humiliation at the Monte Carlo Masters with his first 6-0 6-0 defeat. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremium6-0 6-0: Medvedev fed bagel after Monte Carlo meltdown

Former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev has endured the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his distinguished career on an eventful day at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Ian Chadband