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Maya had a $220,000 decision to make.  She chose college

Maya had a $220,000 decision to make. She chose college

Australian Maya Joint has been forced to forfeit a large chunk of her US Open prizemoney due to college laws in the United States.

  • by Jesse Dougherty and Billie Eder

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Jannik Sinner clinches US Open victory over Taylor Fritz after escaping doping ban

Jannik Sinner clinches US Open victory over Taylor Fritz after escaping doping ban

The world No.1, who had a potential drugs ban hanging over his head for six months, dedicated his US Open victory to an ailing relative.

  • by Marc McGowan
Immature, distasteful, offensive ... classless: Kyrgios serves up another drama

Immature, distasteful, offensive ... classless: Kyrgios serves up another drama

Nick Kyrgios is still not back playing tennis competitively, but he is back demeaning women – and continuing his crusade against world No.1 Jannik Sinner.

  • by Marc McGowan
Aussies Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell win the US Open men’s doubles title

Aussies Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell win the US Open men’s doubles title

Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell outclassed German 10th seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz on Saturday to become the first all-Australian pairing to reign in New York since Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge in 1996.

  • by Darren Walton
Demon’s body fails him again in US Open quarter-final exit to powerful Brit

Demon’s body fails him again in US Open quarter-final exit to powerful Brit

The hip injury that ruined Alex de Minaur’s career-best Wimbledon run came back to haunt him in New York as impressive Brit Jack Draper ended his title chances. And now he’s in doubt for next week’s Davis Cup finals.

  • by Marc McGowan
The four charts that show this is de Minaur’s best chance to make a grand slam semi

The four charts that show this is de Minaur’s best chance to make a grand slam semi

Alex de Minaur is ultra-consistent but Thursday morning’s match against big-serving Brit Jack Draper is the best chance he’s had to take his game - and his career - to a whole new level.

  • by Marc McGowan
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US Open 2024 as it happened: Alex De Minaur defeats Jordan Thompson to advance to quarter-finals

US Open 2024 as it happened: Alex De Minaur defeats Jordan Thompson to advance to quarter-finals

Australian Alex de Minaur is through to the US Open quarter-finals after beating countryman Jordan Thompson if four sets on Tuesday morning.

  • by Billie Eder
‘He will die trying to win’: Demon outlasts ‘big brother’ to match Hewitt feat

‘He will die trying to win’: Demon outlasts ‘big brother’ to match Hewitt feat

Alex de Minaur is the first Australian since Lleyton Hewitt two decades ago to reach three grand slam quarter-finals in a row in the same year after outlasting countryman Jordan Thompson at the US Open.

  • by Marc McGowan
‘A really big choke from my end’: Popyrin’s weapon backfires in US Open loss

‘A really big choke from my end’: Popyrin’s weapon backfires in US Open loss

The rising Australian talent had his chances but failed to capitalise as American showman Frances Tiafoe stormed to victory, backed by parochial support in the stands.

  • by Marc McGowan
American sends Popyrin out of US Open after valiant campaign

American sends Popyrin out of US Open after valiant campaign

Follow along all the live action as Australian Alexei Popyrin faces American Frances Tiafoe in the round of 16 at the US Open.

  • by Marnie Vinall and Marc McGowan
An Aussie great coached Alexei Popyrin at age five. He wasn’t shocked to see him beat Novak

An Aussie great coached Alexei Popyrin at age five. He wasn’t shocked to see him beat Novak

The Australian’s giant-killing run continued when he upset Novak Djokovic at the third round of the US Open on Saturday.

  • by Iain Payten