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Game, Set, Mental Health: Aussie pros leading the way


Today is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting mental health.


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PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2020 Roland Garros SF Rafael Nadal vs. Diego Schwartzman

 

2020 Roland Garros SF Rafael Nadal vs. Diego Schwartzman  6-3  6-3  

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PARIS (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal moved within one win of a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by reaching the French Open final with a comfortable 6-3 6-3 7-6(0) victory over Diego Schwartzman on Friday.































































































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Dylan Alcott beaten in Roland Garros doubles final


Australian Dylan Alcott and Brit Andy Lapthorne finish runners-up in the quad wheelchair doubles at Roland Garros.


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Flashback Friday: The Woodies complete career Grand Slam


In our Flashback Friday series, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde’s 2000 triumph…


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Dylan Alcott into Roland Garros final


Australia's Dylan Alcott scores a straight-sets semifinal win at Roland Garros to advance to the quad wheelchair singles…


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Social round-up: Paris pursuits and off-court fun


What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep…


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PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2020 Roland Garros QF Rafael Nadal vs. Jannik Sinner

 

2020 Roland Garros QF Rafael Nadal bt. Jannik Sinner  7-6(4)  6-4  6-1

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Rafael Nadal: “He’s (Sinner) a very, very young talent with great shots. For two sets it was very tough. At the end of the first set I was very lucky. It was very difficult for me to pull him out of position."




































































































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Lessons from the pros: Aussie stars setting great examples


From career-best runs to early exits, our Aussie players experienced mixed fortunes at Roland Garros this year. Regardless…


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TA Insider: Leading by example


Meet Raphael Durek, Tennis Australia's National Development Squad Coach in Tasmania.


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Dylan Alcott ready for title defence at Roland Garros


After claiming singles and doubles titles at the French Riviera Open last week, Dylan Alcott returns to Paris…


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Polmans’ winning run ends at Roland Garros


Australia’s Marc Polmans has lost his second-round match in Paris, beaten in four sets by Chile’s Cristian Garin.


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PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2020 Roland Garros R4 Rafael Nadal vs. Sebastian Korda

 

2020 Roland Garros R4 Rafael Nadal bt. Sebastian Korda  6-1 6-1 6-2 

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Rafa: “With these conditions out there, with that wind, it's unpredictable what the ball can do."


























































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PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2020 Roland Garros R3 Rafael Nadal vs. Stefano Travaglia

 

2020 Roland Garros R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Stefano Travaglia  6-1 6-4  6-0

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PARIS (Reuters) - Claycourt master Rafael Nadal powered his way into the fourth round of his beloved French Open as his campaign for a record-extending 13th title picked up momentum with a merciless 6-1 6-4 6-0 demolition of Italian Stefano Travaglia on Friday.



































































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The court is calling: Lessons for playing on clay


As professionals compete for the final Grand Slam of 2020 at Roland Garros, players of all levels can…


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No doubles delight for Aussies at Roland Garros


Five Australian players were eliminated from the doubles competition during day six action in Paris.


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Roland Garros, day six: De Minaur relishing Aussie mateship


Five Australians feature on the Roland Garros day six schedule, including Alex de Minaur in men's doubles action.


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Flashback Friday: Sam Stosur’s Roland Garros 2010 run


In our Flashback Friday series, we look back at when Sam Stosur advanced to her first Grand Slam…


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Voting open for International Tennis Hall of Fame


Does Australia's Lleyton Hewitt deserve to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2021? This…


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Roland Garros, day five: Hard work paying off for Marc Polmans


Five Australians feature on the Roland Garros day five schedule, including Marc Polmans in men's singles second round…


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Trans and Gender Diverse Community Guidelines launched


Tennis Australia is among eight sporting bodies to commit to implementing governance that supports a greater level of…


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