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'Very tough': Sinner braces for Alcaraz challenge in Wimbledon final
Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final.
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'Stole the game': Wimbledon line-calling tech malfunctions
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova called an electronic error ‘game stealing’ at Wimbledon.
Alcaraz continues Wimbledon title defence
The defending men's champion is on the charge, while the women's seeds are tumbling.
Wimbledon giant-killings continue but Alcaraz and Sabalenka advance
Jasmine Paolini was the latest victim of Wimbledon’s spate of giant-killings
'Alone' Zverev considers therapy after shock Wimbledon exit
The German player was among a long list of seeds to fall in the first round.
Alcaraz helps collapsed spectator in hottest-ever start to Wimbledon
The Spaniard’s first-round match temporarily paused as temperatures hit a record 32.3C.
Sun exits Wimbledon in first round
Lulu Sun’s return to Wimbledon after a remarkable run 12 months ago has been brief.
A year of Sun(shine): How Lulu Sun has changed NZ tennis ahead of Wimbledon tilt
The next two months on the WTA Tour are pivotal for Sun.
Kiwi athletes urged to watch what they wear - or risk falling foul of drug testers
Athletes are warned to avoid wearing others' sports gear to prevent contamination.
Sun stuns world number 16 ahead of Wimbledon return
The match featured windy conditions, making play challenging for both.
‘They hoped I would get cancer’ – Tennis star on shocking online abuse she suffers
The abuse extends to her loved ones, with threats to her family.
Alcaraz stuns Sinner in in five-set thriller to win French Open
Carlos Alcaraz came back from two sets down to defend his title.
Gauff triumphs over Sabalenka in epic French Open final
The American claimed her second major title with an impressive comeback.
Sabalenka downs Swiatek; Gauff ends Boisson’s French Open run
Sabalenka and Gauff are tied 5-5 in their head-to-head record.
World No 361 continues dream French Open run into semis
Lois Boisson upset world number six Mirra Andreeva in straight sets.
Watch: Musetti escapes punishment for kicking ball into French Open line judge
The Italian went on to win his quarter-final at Roland Garros.
World No 361 continues dream run into French Open quarters
France’s Lois Boisson shocked US third seed Jessica Pegula in a thrilling 3-set battle.
'I'm blaming my coach': Gauff forgets racquets, wins match
Coco Gauff forgot her racquets but still won her French Open opener.
Australian ex-tennis star Dokic says estranged father dead
Jelena Dokic announced her father's death on Instagram, sharing her 'complex' grief.
'Urgent international co-operation': Crime rings threaten integrity of NZ sport
The Sport Integrity Commission has sought advice from Interpol on organised crime.
Tennis star sorry after calling for 'smelly' opponent 'to wear deodorant'
The Brit's comments were picked up by courtside microphones in Rouen.
How historic Billie Jean King Cup success will boost Lulu Sun on WTA Tour
Sun was the lynchpin of the New Zealand team in their historic effort
‘Tennis is broken’: Djokovic-led union sues sport’s governing bodies
The lawsuits claim players face unfair schedules and financial exploitation.
The Russian teen taking over women’s tennis
At 17, she became the third-youngest winner of the Indian Wells trophy.
Tennis players to receive ‘up to 12 months’ maternity leave’ from surprising source
Players will have to compete 'in a certain number of WTA tournaments in a window of time'.
Sun finally shines again, finds form at prestigious tournament
Lulu Sun has picked a fine time to find her form again.
‘I couldn’t see the ball through the tears’: Raducanu breaks silence on stalking ordeal
Incident occurred during the Briton's second-round defeat in Dubai.
Raducanu forced to hide behind umpire before ‘stalker’ ejected from tournament
Incident occurred during the Briton's second-round defeat in Dubai.
Michael Burgess: The simple change needed to fix the Halberg Awards
OPINION: The awards remain special – and are dearly loved – but there's something missing.