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Tennis news
Tennis star sorry after calling for 'smelly' opponent 'to wear deodorant'
The Brit's comments were picked up by courtside microphones in Rouen.
How historic Billie Jean King Cup success will boost Lulu Sun on WTA Tour
Sun was the lynchpin of the New Zealand team in their historic effort
Raducanu forced to hide behind umpire before ‘stalker’ ejected from tournament
Incident occurred during the Briton's second-round defeat in Dubai.
Michael Burgess: The simple change needed to fix the Halberg Awards
OPINION: The awards remain special – and are dearly loved – but there's something missing.
'Did not intend to cheat': Sinner accepts three-month ban for doping
However, the world No 1 will miss no Grand Slams in his absence.
‘I will find you, I’m going to kill you’: Kiwi tennis players reveal shocking online abuse
Messages often come from international bettors upset over losing bets.
Sports news
Shocking death of hero horseman of harness racing
The racing community is reeling after a popular horseman dies in his sleep.
Man in coma after crash at Christchurch speedway event
A man is in an induced coma after a crash in Christchurch last night.
Premiers Auckland FC finish home campaign with victory
Auckland should have won by more – but it didn't really matter.
More Tennis news
Sabalenka appears to mock-urinate on Australian Open runner-up trophy
The Belarusian was defeated by Madison Keys for the women's singles title.
Watch: Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after final
A woman began shouting out names during the final trophy presentation.
Sinner joins tennis greats after retaining Australian Open title
Sinner, who has a doping case hanging over his head, said he was fired up.
Paul Lewis: The case for axing banal sports interviews
OPINION: Banality is the order of the day.
Simon Briggs: Why rowdy Australian Open fans aren't a problem
OPINION: Some fans have sparked rounds of hand-wringing but sport is meant to be fun.
'Means the world': Madison Keys wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam title
Sabalenka’s 20-match win streak at Melbourne Park was ended by Keys.
Sinner plays down injury fears as top two seeds book final spots
The world No 1 beat Ben Shelton in straight sets to advance into the final.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic forced to retire from semifinal
Novak Djokovic left the court to a mixture of boos and applause from the Melbourne crowd.
Keys stuns Swiatek in thriller to reach Australian Open final
Keys will face Aryna Sabalenka in her first Australian Open final.
‘Embarrassing’: Australian Open in fresh controversy over ‘disrespectful’ TV interviews
American player Ben Shelton is the latest to take aim at broadcasters.
Aussie journo apologises to Djokovic, but claims he already had
'I immediately contacted the Djokovic camp and issued an apology to them.'
Aussie journo apologises to Novak Djokovic after 'insulting comments'
The journalist claims he had already apologised 24-hours before.
‘It should come with a warning’: The sport Black Caps stars are backing
Padel courts will grow, with plans for 10 to 15 clubs and 100 courts.