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Martin McKenzie-Murray There were no tantrums or histrionics, no blame games or brattishness in Sam Stosur’s tennis career. Nor was enough credit given to a genuine champion, both on and off the court.

Martin McKenzie-Murray Serena Williams has never hidden her light under a bushel, but the lavish corporate spin on her career as she prepares to walk away from tennis cheapens her achievements.

Martin McKenzie-Murray When it comes to dividing the public, Nick Kyrgios is second to none among sports stars. But while he happily trades on his renowned recalcitrance, it is both his friend and his enemy in equal measure.

Martin McKenzie-Murray This year’s Australian Open got off to a shaky start amid controversy and accusations. By day 14 it was a tournament for the ages.

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The deportation of tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic is the triumph of a terrible system over a terrible person.

Ben Rothenberg After securing a golden slam at Flushing Meadows last year, Dylan Alcott plans to hang up his tennis racquet at the Australian Open. That doesn’t mean he’ll be stepping out of the spotlight.

Martin McKenzie-Murray Ash Barty’s win at Wimbledon last weekend was a childhood dream, fulfilled with grace and humility.

Linda Pearce With Alexei Popyrin steaming towards a top-50 world ranking, all eyes are on the winner of the boys’ singles at the 2017 French Open, and his imminent return to Roland Garros.

Osman Faruqi Nick Kyrgios pushed the world number three to the brink at the Australian Open on Friday night, riding the raucous support of the crowd. But some still don’t like what he brings to tennis.