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Demon's World: team man out to thrive at Laver Cup

Fresh from inspiring Australia at the Davis Cup, team player Alex de Minaur is now out to help Andre Agassi's Team World beat Europe's best in the Laver Cup.

AAP · Sep 24

'He wants great': why Rafter is in de Minaur's corner

Former world No.1 and two-time US Open champion Pat Rafter wants countryman Alex de Minaur to block out the hype and stay cool in his New York title quest.

AAP · Aug 31

Pat Rafter: ‘Why aren’t we producing players like Spain? I don’t know’

The former tennis No 1 on the current dearth of top Australian players, the excitement surrounding Cruz Hewitt, and a newfound love of padel

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

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'Revenge' on mind as Italian plots Djokovic upset at AO

Novak Djokovic won't be thrown into a Melbourne Park melting pot in his Australian Open quarter-final with Italian rising star Lorenzo Musetti.

AAP · Jan 27

'Can he last?': the big Open question for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's walkover into the Australian Open quarter-finals is a huge boost but tennis greats are doubting the 38-year-old's ability to go all the way.

AAP · Jan 27

'Mix it up': Rafter's plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz

Dual grand slam champion Pat Rafter says everything must go Alex de Minaur's way if the home hope is to topple world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

AAP · Jan 26

Barbecues, ballboys and oranges: Australia tennis greats pass ‘strong tradition’ to next generation

From Rod Laver and Tony Roche to Lleyton Hewitt and Alex de Minaur, players from Australia’s golden age maintain links with the current crop

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22

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Unruly Fans And Controversies Shake Australian Open Atmosphere

The Australian Open 2022 has been marked by surprising upsets, rowdy fan behavior, and off-court controversies, shaping the tournament's narrative.

Australian Open: Did the Happy Slam become the Angry Slam? Or is tennis just changing?

Why is everyone so angry at what long has been known as the Happy Slam

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Australian Open fashion through the decades: how tennis went from preppy and minimal to flashy and fun

From colour-coordinated bandanas to the ‘Serena-tard’, we look back at the on-court attires that truly served

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2025

Vice-captain Rafter welcomes chance to work with Demon

New Team World vice-captain and former world No.1 Pat Rafter believes he can help Alex de Minaur's net game during this year's Laver Cup.

AAP · Jan 19, 2025

Rafter warns de Minaur about 'destructive' Michelsen

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter is cautioning Alex de Minaur to respect the firepower of young American Alex Michelsen in the Australian Open fourth round.

AAP · Jan 19, 2025

Newcombe, Rafter back de Minaur to go deep at the Open

Tennis greats John Newcombe and Pat Rafter are backing seeded home hope Alex de Minaur to make an inspired Australian Open run at Melbourne Park.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Exciting Joint books date with ex-world No.1 Azarenka

Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.

AAP · Dec 29, 2024

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AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Rafter refuses to write off Kyrgios's Aussie Open hopes

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter says he has no idea what to expect from Nick Kyrgios ahead of the mercurial talent's Australian Open comeback next month.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2024

‘A very successful summer’: Is Australia heading towards a golden era of tennis?

It is still too early to say but the recent exploits of Alex de Minaur and others no doubt point to a promising future

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

Alex de Minaur’s French Open run bodes well for charge on Wimbledon grass

The Australian No 1 needs only to look at history to see the omens are good after a career-best performance at Roland Garros

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Alex de Minaur: ‘It was definitely odd being followed by paparazzi’

Home favourite tells Simon Cambers of his plans to beat the big guns by being more aggressive and feelings on being a leader of Australian tennis

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AAP · Jan 8, 2024

Rafter backs de Minaur as the real deal ahead of Open

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world No.10.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Tennis legend Pat Rafter shares childhood memories of growing up in Queensland mining city Mount Isa

Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter opens up about his barefooted childhood as one of 10 kids – and an emotional homecoming to visit his brother's grave.

AAP · Dec 27, 2022

Pat Rafter's big hope for Tomljanovic

Pat Rafter hopes Ajla Tomljanovic's courage and talent reap deserved rewards this summer as she builds towards the Australian Open at the United Cup.

AAP · Dec 19, 2022

Rafter backing United Cup in Brisbane

Pat Rafter says the coming United Cup in Brisbane is a step in the right direction for tennis and tips world No.1 Iga Swiatek to be a huge drawcard.

AAP · Dec 19, 2022

Rafter a keen observer as Kyrgios returns

Tennis great Pat Rafter will be as keen an observer as every other fan when Nick Kyrgios breaks a three-year exile to represent Australia at the United Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2022

Will Roger Federer Have the Points to Play Wimbledon in 2023?

In Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag, he explores a grab-bag of topics, including the career of Lleyton Hewitt, the star power of Ons Jabeur and the effectiveness of fifth-set tiebreaks.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2022

Lleyton Hewitt, ultimate ‘competitor’, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Hewitt, 41, the famously combative two-time grand slam champion spent 80 weeks as world’s No 1 player and is the 34th Australian player to be inducted.

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