It is sad that the great Margaret Court is, once again, amid a storm of controversy after having been awarded Australia’s greatest honour, the...
READ MOREYastremska’s gamble backfires
by Barbara Wancke | Jan 24, 2021 | Off Court
When Dayana Yastremska, who was under a provisional ban by the ITF, boarded one of the charter flights to Melbourne, she was taking a big risk,...
READ MORESister defends Court
by Barbara Wancke | Jan 23, 2021 | Off Court
June Shanahan, Margaret Court’s sister, told Sydney radio station 2GB on Saturday that she was ‘disgusted’ at remarks made by Victorian Premier...
READ MORELaura Robson undergoes more surgery
by Barbara Wancke | Jan 22, 2021 | Off Court
Britain’s Laura Robson’s hopes of making a full on-court comeback took another downturn when she underwent a third hip surgery last...
READ MOREBernades taken to Melbourne hospital
by Barbara Wancke | Jan 21, 2021 | Off Court
Brazil’s professional umpire Carlos Bernardes suffered a heart attack In his Melbourne quarantine hotel room and was rushed to hospital on...
READ MOREATP-WTA merger notion stalls
by Barbara Wancke | Jan 21, 2021 | Off Court
The newly-elected 2021-2022 ATP Player Council includes the return to duty of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, all of whom have...
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