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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

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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.

AAP

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

On top of the world: Three tennis rankings landmarks

Paris (AFP) - Novak Djokovic on Monday sets a new record in men's and women's tennis for total weeks spent on top of the world rankings.

AFP

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.

AAP

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Guardian - AU

Daniil Medvedev wants to be on top of the world again

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

The National (Scotland)

Daniil Medvedev determined to reclaim world No 1 ranking

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

AAP

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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