The top-ranked men's tennis player is hoping to hit a high note of a different kind after releasing a duet with one of the world's most renowned tenors.
Staff Writers
Not content with his shock French Open run on clay, maverick Alexander Bublik has brought his brilliance to grass, beating world No.1 Jannik Sinner in Halle.
Carlos Alcaraz has become embroiled in another marathon match, winning at Queen's Club less than a fortnight since his epic French Open final victory.
The Spanish king has bestowed a special honour on Rafal Nadal, marking his huge contribution to the life of the nation.
Australia's tennis women will host their next Billie Jean King Cup tie in Tasmania, with Daria Kasatkina hoping to be on board for the first time.
Ian Chadband
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova says she plans to retire after this year's US Open.
Alexei Popyrin has played excellently but it still wasn't enough for him to overcome home favourite Jack Draper as Australia's hopes at Queen's Club ended.
German favourite Alexander Zverev endeared himself to Halle fans as he helped a stricken fan during his first-round win following a hoardings collapse.
Now ranked a distant No.572 in the world, Petra Kvitova's past feats have been rewarded is she continues her tennis comeback after a maternity break.
Nick Kyrgios already has a grand slam doubles title to his name and is chasing another with a superstar partner later this year.
News Corp Australia
With Wimbledon looming several star players are having disappointing build-ups with Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys and Aussie No.1 Daria Kasatkina beaten in Berlin.
Glenn Moore
Katie Boulter, the British tennis star engaged to Aussie No.1 Alex de Minaur, has highlighted the social media abuse she and many other tennis players receive.
Two top-six seeds lost in the Halle Open's second day but No.1 seed Jannik Sinner, on his first match on grass this season, progressed comfortably.
Alex de Minaur may have to change his pre-Wimbledon plans after a first round loss at Queen's that left him underprepared for the grasscourt grand slam.
Nick Kyrgios has been tempted by the controversial new format of the US Open mixed doubles into signing up for the event in a blockbuster pairing with two-time US Open winner Naomi Osaka.
Alex de Minaur suffered a disappointing exit at Queen's and Jordan Thompson retired, but Alexei Popyrin won and Adam Walton enjoyed an unexpected spotlight.
Aryna Sabalenka has branded her comments about Coco Gauff after the French Open final 'completely unprofessional', saying she wrote to her rival to apologise.
Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Bublik have all progressed in the Wimbledon warm-up in Halle, Germany, as they hone their grasscourt game.
Rising Russian teen Mirra Andreeva has been stunned by Poland's Magdalena Frech in the Berlin Open losing the deciding set 6-0.
Alex Bolt and Chris O'Connell are both out of Queen's, beaten by higher-ranked opponents, but three Australians are yet to play, led by Alex de Minaur.
Wimbledon looms large for a bunch of Aussies who will head to London with grass court success under their belts.
‘You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms.’
Ben Sutton
Burnt-out Alex de Minaur has savoured a rare week when he had nothing to do with tennis - and trusts it's been a vital reboot before his Wimbledon assault.
Tristan Schoolkate has won the traditional pre-Wimbledon Ilkley Trophy in England while his fellow Aussie men have also been thriving on the grass courts.
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