Like it was at the MCG, Australia were made to fight tooth and nail by a resilient Pakistan to secure victory at the SCG and a 3-0 series sweep. But manage it they did, to inflict upon the hosts a 17th consecutive Test loss down… Read More »Every Aussie rated for third Test and series vs Pakistan: Warner bows out in style, but captain Cummins is king
Alex de Minaur had an extra reason to smile after his latest stunning display at the United Cup saw him recover from a set down to beat German star and world No.7 Alexander Zverev in three hard-fought sets, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Not only did he… Read More »‘Job’s not done’: De Minaur downs Zverev, secures 18-year Aussie men’s first after controversial ‘hindrance’ moment
Two first-half goals from Fabio Gomes have helped Sydney FC score a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar, moving them into the top six of the A-League Men competition. Gomes made it four goals from three games with two first-half goals, which set up Sydney’s third… Read More »No new coach bounce for Cahn as Gomes, Sky Blues hand Roar fourth straight loss
Australia’s hopes of reaching the United Cup final hinge on the hot form of Alex de Minaur after a misfiring Ajla Tomljanovic imploded against Angelique Kerber. Three-time grand slam winner Kerber claimed a 4-6 6-2 7-6 (9-7) victory in a helter-skelter opening rubber to put… Read More »Heartbreaking: Aussie Ajla Tomljanovic’s mighty comeback against grand slam champ ends with twin match point errors
An injury scare to the same hip that required career-saving surgery has left Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open return up in the air. The Spanish great’s promising Brisbane International comeback was ended in a gruelling three-and-a-half hour quarter-final loss to Australian Jordan Thompson on Friday night.… Read More »‘Not 100 per cent sure of anything’: Rafa’s worrying Australian Open reveal after injury flare-up in Brisbane loss