Venus (at net) and Serena Williams play a lot of doubles together, but most of the top players on both tours stick with singles. Bucharest, October of 1972. A crowd gathers eagerly for the doubles match between the United States and the host Romanians in

In sports the past is often revered more than the present. In men’s tennis that should not be the case. Beginning with the 2012 Australian Open, men’s tennis has never been better. The 1960s to early ’70s was great with two Australian legends in Roy Emer

LISTENING to Maria Sharapova on court is like putting your ear up to an underground train. As pleasant as traffic. Single-mouthedly, she challenges the 15,000-strong choir in Rod Laver Arena, who battle to be heard above the din. In this summer of scream

Newcombe and doubles partner Tony Roche won five Wimbledon titles between 1965 and 1974 ONE of Merseyside’s hottest young tennis prospects is off to the famed John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in Texas for 10 days of specialist training and coaching. West Derby

CAN Bernard Tomic beat Roger Federer? Probably not, is the consensus, but Wally Masur takes a positive from the fact the question is even being asked.

Who knows? Even the experts are divided about Bernard Tomic's chances against Roger Federer. Photo: Joe Armao CAN Bernard Tomic beat Roger Federer? Probably not, is the consensus, but Wally Masur takes a positive answer from the fact the question is even

FLANKED in a formidable commentary booth by Pat Cash, John McEnroe didn't like the way Bernard Tomic took advantage of an umpiring mistake that occurred when the Australian raised his hand, as if to signal a challenge via Hawk-Eye, to an Alexandr Dolgopo

Fist of fury … Bernard Tomic has had to work hard in the early rounds to get his dream match-up against his idol Roger Federer tonight. Photo: AP CAN Bernard Tomic beat Roger Federer? Probably not, is the consensus, but Wally Masur takes a positive from

When it comes to prize money, the Australian Open leads the way, with the 2012 tournament the richest in grand slam history. The prize fund is a whopping $23.9 million, with the winners of each singles event collecting a cool $2.2 million while the losin

Ken Rosewall, the reigning champion at 37, had just won his fourth Australian Open, but he felt a little guilty. “It’s not good for tennis generally for me to still be winning,” he told The Age, a Melbourne newspaper, after beating Mal Anderson, who was

His talent is clear but he is regularly criticised for his fiery temperament. He comes from a country desperate to end its long wait for a Grand Slam champion. He has just appointed a new coach. Sounds familiar? Ryan Harrison has much in common with

ESPNSTAR.com takes a stroll down memory lane with five truly memorable matches from the Australian Open. Tennis had just entered the Open era in the previous year, and this was the first Australian Open that allowed professionals to compete with amateurs

If there's an event you can be sure every player will be giving it their all, it's a Grand Slam. There's nothing quite like reigning supreme at any one of the year's four most eagerly-anticipated tournaments. Sure, everyone has their favourite Grand Slam

As Kim Clijsters and Novak Djokovic set out to defend their titles at Melbourne Park, Bikash Mohapatra presents some interesting facts and figures related to the year's first major tournament. The 2012 tennis season is underway and the first big ticket e

I suppose I should address the potential of Bernard Tomic. John McEnroe this week said Tomic is going to be the Next Big Thing, and when Johnny Mac talks, everyone but Ivan Lendl listens. Here’s what McEnroe said: "Bernard has got more upside than any yo

The AOTV Vault today released the full-length 1975 Australian Open final between Australian John Newcombe and his American rival Jimmy Connors. This was a match that very nearly did not eventuate. World No.2 and local hope John Newcombe disliked the fac

In addition to the Australian Open next month, Seven’s “Summer of Tennis” features the and the AAMI Kooyong Classic: Hosts: Johanna Griggs, Hamish McLachlan. Commentators: John Fitzgerald, Todd Woodbridge, Sam Smith and Rennae Stubbs With four of the to

A few weeks ago I noted the tendency of well-regarded athletes to be exposed as heels, and asked for examples of the reverse, the widely despised guy who shows a classy side. I preferred examples that focused not on the personal side of things (that’s an

Seven will start its primetime coverage at 7pm each night in week one, and 7.30pm in week two. Many matches in will be live on either Seven or 7TWO. In cities such as Perth viewers will have the choice of either live on 7TWO or delayed on Seven for most