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‘Just don’t like me’: Aussie No.1 whacks TA, claims vendetta over AO wildcard snub after losing qualifier

Arina Rodionova has unloaded on Tennis Australia, claiming a personal vendetta cost her a wildcard into her home grand slam despite being the nation’s top-ranked women’s player. Rodionova suffered a straight-sets first-round loss in Australian Open qualifying on Tuesday, then accused the governing body of… Read More »‘Just don’t like me’: Aussie No.1 whacks TA, claims vendetta over AO wildcard snub after losing qualifier

Smith’s shock opener switch all but locked in as ‘perfect scenario’ looms with Green back to middle order

Steve Smith’s surprise switch to opener in the Australian Test team is all but locked in but the selectors could still keep fans and the West Indies guessing when they announce their squad on Wednesday. The panel of selection chief George Bailey, Tony Dodemaide and… Read More »Smith’s shock opener switch all but locked in as ‘perfect scenario’ looms with Green back to middle order