Live in the present
[ad_1] Pat Rafter was back serving and volleying again in Melbourne on Friday, 25 years after he claimed the Australian Open doubles championship with his great mate Jonas Bjorkman. The former world No.1, who now sports flecks of grey in his beard, ironed out some sore spots on the foam roller before jumping onto the … Read more
[ad_1] The Australian Open gets underway on Sunday for the first time this year, with defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka in action to close out the tournament’s opening day of action. There are four Australians in action on Sunday, with Adam Walton, Dane Sweeny, Chris O’Connell and Jason Kubler all looking to progress … Read more
[ad_1] Jason Moloney still remembers the punch that could’ve cost him a world title. And likely would have too, were he made of something less than he is. “Fractured the hand in Round four,” Moloney starts, recalling that gutsiest of WBO bantamweight title triumphs over Filipino Vincent Astrolabio last May. When despite busting his power … Read more
[ad_1] In the midst of the best summer of his life, Alex de Minaur is determined to embrace the expectation that comes with being the great local hope entering the Australian Open. The 24-year-old arrived in Melbourne at a career-high ranking of 10 after claiming three successive victories over top 10-ranked rivals, including Novak Djokovic, … Read more
[ad_1] Victorian spinner Sophie Molineux is one step closer to reviving her international career, named as captain of the Governor-General’s XI that will face South Africa later this month. The 25-year-old, who last represented Australia in October 2021, has been plagued by injury setbacks throughout her career, missing the Ashes series and World Cup in … Read more
[ad_1] Former Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev has vowed to mature on the court as he prepares to return to a city where he has been booed and heckled in the past. The world No.3, who begins his Australian Open campaign against a qualifier, has endured an antagonistic relationship with crowds at Melbourne Park and … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne Stars all-rounder Marcus Stoinis believes his omission from Australia’s 13-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies “makes complete sense”, backing West Australian teammate Aaron Hardie to flourish at international level. The 34-year-old’s ODI career is in jeopardy following Wednesday’s announcement, where rising stars Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Lance Morris … Read more
[ad_1] JASON Moloney has been WBO bantamweight champ for eight months now and counting. But as for feeling it? Um, no. “Because,” he shrugs, “I’m still chasing the euphoria that’s supposed to come with it”. Boxing: Moloney vs Sanchez and Beterbiev v Smith SUN 14th JAN 12PM AEDT | Order Now with Main Event on … Read more