'Screwed-over' Aussie, Demon seal Davis Cup triumph Alex de Minaur has sealed Australia's Davis Cup group-stage triumph after Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata won their doubles against plucky Poland in Brisbane. AAP · Sep 20
Purcell's positive spin on ban ahead of crunch Cup tie Max Purcell's Davis Cup return, following an 18-month doping ban, has boosted Australian spirits ahead of a crucial tie in Brisbane against Poland. AAP · Sep 18
Hewitt's war cry as Demon leads Davis Cup charge Australia, led by Alex de Minaur, face a must-win Davis Cup clash in Brisbane against Poland as they attempt to qualify for next year's finals. AAP · Sep 18
'I haven't plateaued': Demon ready for Davis Cup Alex de Minaur, still licking his wounds after an early US Open exit, is relishing a Davis Cup return to Brisbane where Australia host Poland. AAP · Sep 16
Aussie back in Davis Cup team after anti-doping breach Former Wimbledon doubles champion Max Purcell is back in Australia's Davis Cup team after serving his ban for an anti-doping breach. AAP · Sep 10
'Surreal': Aussie tennis ace recalls hitting jackpot It is two years to the day since injured Australian tennis star Jordan Thompson won the 2024 US Open doubles title with fellow Sydneysider Max Purcell. AAP · Sep 9
Doubles trio hoping to salvage Aussie Wimbledon pride As has often been the case in recent years Australia's doubles experts are poised to rescue national tennis pride with one duo already into a Wimbledon final. AAP · Jul 7
Kyrgios to end French Open exile in doubles Nick Kyrgios has not played the French Open since 2017 but he's heading back to Roland Garros later this month on a doubles mission. AAP · May 15, 2025
Nick Kyrgios to end eight-year French Open exile and make shock return at Roland Garros Kyrgios hasn’t competed at the French Open since 2017 The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Tennis Mailbag: Max Purcell’s Ban and Jannik Sinner’s Return The two cases have instigated a renewed conversation around the sport’s anti-doping policies. Sports Illustrated · May 7, 2025
Jannik Sinner considered quitting tennis before accepting doping ban Sinner is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open next week The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
Aussie doubles ace cops lengthy ban for IV infusions Two-time grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been banned for 18 months after the Sydneysider admitted exceeding the allowed limit for an IV infusion. AAP · Apr 29, 2025
Australian Open 2025: Cases involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek make doping a top topic Doping is a topic that shadowed tennis in 2024 and is sure to be a talking point as the 2025 Grand Slam season gets going at the Australian Open The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025
AAP · Dec 29, 2024 'Kept in dark': Djokovic weighs in on doping drama Novak Djokovic has added his voice to the frustrations in tennis over the handling of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's doping cases.
AAP · Dec 28, 2024 'A joke': Thompson slams tennis doping ban of Purcell Australian tennis star Jordan Thompson has slammed the doping ban of US Open-winning doubles partner Max Purcell.
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024 Tennis rocked by another anti-doping breach as doubles champion accepts suspension Max Purcell won the Wimbledon doubles title in 2022 and the US Open in 2024
The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024 Tennis player Max Purcell provisionally suspended for doping Australia's two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell said Monday (23 December) he was "devastated" after taking a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules.
AAP · Dec 23, 2024 Aussie Purcell accepts provisional tennis doping ban Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of doping rules in a medical clinic blunder.
AAP · Dec 8, 2024 De Minaur tipped for third Newcombe Medal Hot favourite Alex de Minaur is expected to claim the Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of the year ahead of Alexei Popyrin.
AAP · Nov 16, 2024 Thompson, Purcell let match point slip in ATP Finals Australian pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson have suffered an agonising defeat in the semi-final of the doubles at the ATP Finals in Turin.
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 Thompson, Purcell keep Aussie flag flying at ATP Finals US Open champs Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson have kept their doubles partnership flourishing by reaching the last-four of the ATP Finals in Turin.
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 De Minaur, Popyrin headline Newcombe Medal nominees Alex de Minaur is a hot favourite to edge out Novak Djokovic slayer Alexei Popyrin and claim a third Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of the year.
The Times of India · Nov 8, 2024 ATP Finals 2024: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden to fight top seeds in Bob Bryan Group The Australian Open winners Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden of Australia have been placed in the same group that includes top seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in the doubles section of the ATP Finals.
AAP · Sep 23, 2024 De Minaur set to miss out on Australia's Davis Cup bid Australia are likely to take on the might of the United States without Alex de Minaur after the national No.1 was omitted from their Davis Cup Finals squad.