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Unruly Fans And Controversies Shake Australian Open Atmosphere

The Australian Open 2022 has been marked by surprising upsets, rowdy fan behavior, and off-court controversies, shaping the tournament's narrative.

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Australian Open: Did the Happy Slam become the Angry Slam? Or is tennis just changing?

Why is everyone so angry at what long has been known as the Happy Slam

The Independent UK

Australian Open fashion through the decades: how tennis went from preppy and minimal to flashy and fun

From colour-coordinated bandanas to the ‘Serena-tard’, we look back at the on-court attires that truly served

The Guardian - AU

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Vice-captain Rafter welcomes chance to work with Demon

New Team World vice-captain and former world No.1 Pat Rafter believes he can help Alex de Minaur's net game during this year's Laver Cup.

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Rafter warns de Minaur about 'destructive' Michelsen

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter is cautioning Alex de Minaur to respect the firepower of young American Alex Michelsen in the Australian Open fourth round.

AAP

Newcombe, Rafter back de Minaur to go deep at the Open

Tennis greats John Newcombe and Pat Rafter are backing seeded home hope Alex de Minaur to make an inspired Australian Open run at Melbourne Park.

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Exciting Joint books date with ex-world No.1 Azarenka

Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.

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Rafter refuses to write off Kyrgios's Aussie Open hopes

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter says he has no idea what to expect from Nick Kyrgios ahead of the mercurial talent's Australian Open comeback next month.

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‘A very successful summer’: Is Australia heading towards a golden era of tennis?

It is still too early to say but the recent exploits of Alex de Minaur and others no doubt point to a promising future

The Guardian - AU

Alex de Minaur’s French Open run bodes well for charge on Wimbledon grass

The Australian No 1 needs only to look at history to see the omens are good after a career-best performance at Roland Garros

The Guardian - AU

Alex de Minaur: ‘It was definitely odd being followed by paparazzi’

Home favourite tells Simon Cambers of his plans to beat the big guns by being more aggressive and feelings on being a leader of Australian tennis

The Guardian - UK

Rafter backs de Minaur as the real deal ahead of Open

Former world No.1 Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world No.10.

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Tennis legend Pat Rafter shares childhood memories of growing up in Queensland mining city Mount Isa

Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter opens up about his barefooted childhood as one of 10 kids – and an emotional homecoming to visit his brother's grave.

ABC News

Pat Rafter's big hope for Tomljanovic

Pat Rafter hopes Ajla Tomljanovic's courage and talent reap deserved rewards this summer as she builds towards the Australian Open at the United Cup.

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Rafter backing United Cup in Brisbane

Pat Rafter says the coming United Cup in Brisbane is a step in the right direction for tennis and tips world No.1 Iga Swiatek to be a huge drawcard.

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Rafter a keen observer as Kyrgios returns

Tennis great Pat Rafter will be as keen an observer as every other fan when Nick Kyrgios breaks a three-year exile to represent Australia at the United Cup.

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Will Roger Federer Have the Points to Play Wimbledon in 2023?

In Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag, he explores a grab-bag of topics, including the career of Lleyton Hewitt, the star power of Ons Jabeur and the effectiveness of fifth-set tiebreaks.

The Guardian - AU

Lleyton Hewitt, ultimate ‘competitor’, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Hewitt, 41, the famously combative two-time grand slam champion spent 80 weeks as world’s No 1 player and is the 34th Australian player to be inducted.

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Daniil Medvedev wants to be on top of the world again

The Russian’s first reign as top seed lasted just a fortnight.

The Independent UK

Daniil Medvedev determined to reclaim world No 1 ranking

The Russian’s first reign as top seed lasted just a fortnight

Reuters

Tennis-From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

ABC News

Ash Barty retirement draws tributes from Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Pat Rafter, Billie Jean King and others across the tennis world

Reaction continues to Ash Barty's shock retirement announcement, with rivals like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka expressing sadness at the news, but Aussie great Pat Rafter understands her decision considering the difficulty of touring for Australians.

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Hewitt challenges Cup charges, hails Roche

Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt wants his young charges to take their tennis to the next level following their epic qualifying win over Hungary.

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