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Tributes flow as Australian tennis great Owen Davidson dies, aged 79

Owen Davidson — who won 13 major doubles titles and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame — is warmly remembered by friends and fellow players following his death in Texas.

ABC News

Gordon turned 90 and headed straight to his happy place - the tennis court

He is a much-loved person around the courts at the Reid Tennis Club

The Canberra Times

Who has won the most grand slam titles in their 30s?

Serena Williams also won 10 majors after turning 30

The Independent UK

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Stefanos Tsitsipas 'stays calm like Rod Laver' to beat Jannik Sinner in Australian Open fourth round

The number three seed from Greece finds another gear when it counts to fend off his Italian opponent in a rare win for the high seeds on Sunday in front of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver.

ABC News

Australian Open day two: Evergreen Andy Murray rolls back the years

The story of the second day of action at the Australian Open.

The Independent UK

Tips for Enjoying the Australian Open

If you're going to be in Melbourne for the first major of the year, Jon Wertheim has some advice on how to have the best possible time.

Sports Illustrated

John McEnroe dances as Team World celebrate Laver Cup victory for first time

After four defeats as Team World captain, the 63-year-old tennis great let out his emotion with a dance on court after winning the Laver Cup for the first time in London

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Roger Federer proved sporting greatness is about more than just winning

Roger Federer’s retirement from competitive tennis means the sun is starting to set on a golden generation of men’s tennis, underpinned by the extraordinary feats of Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. News of his retirement has reignited debate about whether he is not just a great of men’s tennis…

The Conversation

The retirement of Roger Federer is the abdication of tennis royalty

This is a time of endings. In the midst of the all-consuming media spectacle surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II, “tennis royalty” in the form of Roger Federer will retire in the same week and in the same city that she is laid to rest.

The Conversation

Labor MP claims rate decisions based on ‘outdated and outmoded data’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Tennis world reacts to Roger Federer's retirement

Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver and Billie Jean King were among those who reacted to Roger Federer’s retirement announcement

The Hindu

Roger Federer’s final professional event – the Laver Cup – explained

Team Europe vs. Team World is going to be even more special this year.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Roger and out: Tributes for ‘a champion in every sense of the word’

Federer won eight men’s singles titles at SW19.

The National (Scotland)

Rafa? Serena? Roger? Tennis’s Goat debate is an affront to history

As Rafael Nadal aims for his 23rd major and Serena Williams prepares to bid farewell, comparing players across generations is a futile activity

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Rafael Nadal closes on Leg 3 of Grand Slam with Taylor Fritz up next at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England — Rafael Nadal has never won the Grand Slam, clinching all four major championships in the same calendar year, something that has been done only twice on the men’s side (both by Rod Laver). Now, Nadal is more than halfway there on attaining No. 3 at Wimbledon.

The Independent UK

In pictures: Wimbledon celebrates 100 years of Centre Court with past champions

Almost 30 former winners of the singles championships returned to SW19 to mark the occasion.

The Independent UK

Centre Court gives Roger Federer standing ovation during centenary celebration

Nearly 30 former champions took part in a parade on Centre Court to mark the anniversary.

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal gives Wimbledon fitness update as he bids to win third successive Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal will begin his bid to win a third consecutive Grand Slam title in 2022 when he faces Francisco Cerundolo in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday

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The Independent UK

Goran’s glory, Murray’s joy and Novotna’s tears – Centre Court’s best moments

Twelve of the standout moments from a century of action.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2016: Andy Murray loses French Open final to Novak Djokovic

The world No 1 became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four trophies at the same time

The Hindu

Who’s the greatest male tennis player of all time?

After the French Open, there are two more Grand Slams to go this year — and the debate rages. But will we ever know, even as the question allows us to travel throughout the careers of the goats of tennis?

The Guardian - AU

Ash Barty’s greatest hits: the moments that defined retired tennis star’s career

Australia’s humble champion spent 121 weeks as world No 1, crowning her Wimbledon win with an Australian Open trophy

ABC News

Daniil Medvedev admonishes rowdy Australian Open crowd after defeating Nick Kyrgios

The atmosphere inside Rod Laver Arena for Nick Kyrgios's match with Daniil Medvedev was every bit as electric as the tennis they played but some of the crowd behaviour did not go over well with Russia's world number two player.

AAP

Medvedev lashes 'low IQ' Open spectators

Daniil Medvedev has dismissed those fans in the raucous Rod Laver Arena crowd who booed during his win over Nick Kyrgios as probably having "a low IQ".

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open day two: Raducanu and Murray progress – as it happened

Emma Raducanu earned an impressive win over Sloane Stephens while Andy Murray prevailed in a five-setter against Nikoloz Basilashvili

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