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Labor MP claims rate decisions based on ‘outdated and outmoded data’ – as it happened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

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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 Independent UK

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 Hindu

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

The Guardian - AU

What should I do to play on centre courts: Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev slammed tournament organisers for scheduling, he wasn't on the Rod Laver Arena for successive rounds.

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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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