Linda Pearce
Ash Barty is still No.1, but here’s why it’s not her fault either way
Don’t blame Ash Barty for the fact she remains world No.1 – despite not having won a grand slam title in 20...
What made the 2021 Australian Open a slam like no other
After a bellowing Novak Djokovic celebrated his extraordinary ninth Australian Open singles title and Naomi Osaka reflected more quietly on her fourth...
The challenger and the champion: Medvedev v Djokovic shape up for title bout
If Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev were trash-talking boxers rather than cagey Australian Open finalists, both men would be claiming favouritism rather...
Why Naomi Osaka v Jennifer Brady will be an Australian Open final to remember
If this was indeed Serena Williams’ Australian Open farewell, there is a certain symbolism in the fact that the last Melbourne Park...
Linda Pearce: No-excuses Barty wins with graceful exit, as business end begins
Ash Barty does not have a Kyrgiosian familiarity with criticism, and hence the sting in the disapproval she received for bringing her...
Linda Pearce: To beer or not to beer, Team Barty keeps playing to its strengths
In 2017, the first full year Craig Tyzzer spent on tour with Ash Barty, coach and athlete set their sights on a...
Unfinished business drives Ash Barty amid Australian Open’s tales of the unexpected
“Oh, we’re not done yet,’’ said Ash Barty, when asked about reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals for the third consecutive year. Exciting?:...
Linda Pearce: One game at a time, don’t mention luck of the draw to Ash Barty
If Ash Barty is exactly where she wants to be entering the second week of the Australian Open, then the last place...
Australian Open: Tennis is tennis, but it’s just plain weird tennis without a crowd
As Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis walked on to Melbourne Park’s 3000-seat Show Court 3 late on Saturday afternoon for their delayed...
Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios goes down to Dominic Thiem in a five-set thriller for the ages
Out: Australian Open crowds, until at least Thursday. Out, too: Nick Kyrgios, in the third round, but a memorable send-off for both....