Tennis

Sinner saved three match points to defeat Novak Djokovic in three sets. Then, Sinner partnered Lorenzo Sonego to beat Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4 6-3 to claim the tie.

Italy will compete in their first final since 1998 and are bidding to win the Davis Cup for the first time since back in 1976.

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Jannik Sinner is a player to watch in the future he’s still young,should win his first Grand Slam one day

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Tbh his a player to watch now. Imo

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In Sunday’s final at Malaga, Sinner demolished Alex Di Minaur 6-3 6-0 to help Italy claiming their second Davis Cup. It came after Matteo Arnaldi defeated Alexei Popyrin in three sets.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/australia-go-down-to-italy-in-davis-cup-final/news-story/6d896cf933092735eb185ac3727675f6

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Tomljanovic back in high spirits ahead of 2024

https://twitter.com/Ajlatom/status/1729155831772717126?s=19

And a nice reply from Dasha

https://twitter.com/Daria_gav/status/1728937618220667349?s=19

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Kyrgios has sat down with Piers Morgan and revealed a letter from Shane Warne which he didn’t open:

Warnie was also a tennis fan, often seen around Melbourne Park, including media or fan engagements, as well as often mentioning on-air during Nine’s cricket at the MCG (when chopper shots would pan across the sporting precinct).

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Chris Evert won’t be commentating for ESPN at next month’s Australian Open.

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Alex De Minaur has won his second Newcombe Medal as the leading tennis player in Australia this year.


Novak Djokovic has appeared on 60 Minutes on CBS, talking a wide range of topics including his deportation from Australia in early 2022, as well as his relationship with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.


Samantha Stosur is the new Australian team captain for Billie Jean King Cup, taking over from Alicia Molik.
https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/sam-stosur-hopeful-of-big-rankings-push-from-aussie-players/news-story/81e447cc11fffec725bdbe501e9c1b34

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Currently looking up prices for a seat at the Brisbane International for one day next week,the day sessions are cheaper than the night sessions,I’d like to see Rafa or another big name playing but I’m not fussy

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For those wondering, Rafa is up tomorrow in the men’s doubles with Marc Lopez. Playing against Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell.

Will be later in the day at Pat Rafter Arena following two women’s singles and a men’s singles match.

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I’ll be going to the day session next Wednesday in Pat Rafter Arena,my first time ever at a live tennis match,and I’ve been a tennis nut for almost 30 years

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There’s limited parking around the venue so tennis watchers are encouraged to use public transport instead

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A deadly Eastern brown snake was found courtside at Brisbane International yesterday.

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Alex de Minaur and Sir Andy Murray are both playing very well tonight, taking out their respective first sets

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Andy Murray lost his match to Gregor Dimitrov in three sets in Brisbane International, while Alex de Minaur upset Taylor Fritz in straight sets at United Cup.

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Welcome back Rafa:
https://twitter.com/atptour/status/1742135683781669101?s=19

Full house in Brissy:
https://twitter.com/BrisbaneTennis/status/1742127328988368915?s=19

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Tennis great Paul McNamee penned an article in The Age and SMH today, expressing concern about Saudi Arabia’s plan to start a new tournament to compete against Australia’s summer of tennis.

This is a SEN report from November 2023.

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