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Novak Djokovic will be out to keep his strong run of form going in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open as he takes on Kei Nishikori. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of the match from 7:30pm (AEDT).
Australia had a poor start to the summer against India, and will be keen to turn it around in a two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Thursday at the Gabba.
In-form Australian Ashleigh Barty will look to keep a dream home grand slam run alive when she takes on eighth seed Petra Kvitova in the quarter-finals. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7pm (AEDT).
David Gallop fronted the media on Monday afternoon but only provided limited details around the sacking of Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic, clearing up very few issues around the ongoing drama.
Karmichael Hunt has officially made the move to the NSW Waratahs for the 2019 Super Rugby season in a player swap deal.
The Australian selectors have made a late change to their Test squad to play Sri Lanka, adding New South Wales batsman Kurtis Patterson.
The Brisbane Heat will be desperate for a win as they bring their busiest stretch of the season to an end with a trip souh to play the inconsistent Sydney Sixers. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:15pm (AEDT).
Australian Alex De Minaur will play the biggest match of his career to date in the third round of the Australian Open when he steps onto Rod Laver Arena and clashes with Rafael Nadal. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7pm (AEDT).
Ashleigh Barty will look to keep her hopes and dreams of a maiden grand slam title alive when she squares off with Greek world No.43 Maria Sakkari in a third-round encounter. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 11am (AEDT).
The Brisbane Heat are building a head of steam and will look to keep it going as they head back home to host the Sydney Thunder in the BBL. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:15pm (AEDT).
Matthew Ebden will be out to cause the biggest upset of the Australian Open when he takes on Rafael Nadal in the second round. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 8:30pm (AEDT).
Nick Kyrgios and Milos Raonic will face off in a battle of two of the biggest serves on the ATP tour in the first round at the Australian Open. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 7:30pm (AEDT).
Australian Samantha Stosur will aim to bury some demons and get her 16th Australian Open campaign underway as she takes on Dayana Yastremska in the first round. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 4pm (AEDT).
Daria Gavrilova will be out to begin a new Australian Open campaign on the front foot when she takes on the little-known Tamara Zidansek in the first round. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 2:15pm (AEDT).
Destanee Aiava will kick off her Australian Open campaign with an uphill battle as she takes on Madison Keys in the first round. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 11am (AEDT).
Bernard Tomic will be back in action at the Australian Open, but it’ll be a tough first-round for him as he takes on last year’s finalist Marin Cilic. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8:30pm (AEDT).
The Perth Scorchers will aim to flip the script on their struggling Big Bash League season when they return home for a clash with the Sydney Sixers in the late Sunday game. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 9:35pm (AEDT).
Ashleigh Barty will be gunning for a second straight Sydney International final when she takes on Kiki Bertens in the first semi-final. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 2pm (AEDT).
The Brisbane Heat will be out to make it two in a row when they return home for a clash against the Melbourne Renegades. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:15pm (AEDT).
Ashleigh Barty and Elise Mertens will clash in the quarter-finals of the Sydney International as the Australian looks to make another final. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 2:30pm (AEDT).
Trent Copeland is way off the mark, given experience at Test level is the sort of experience we should be talking about.
I’d prefer to see Richardson, but it’s hard to see the selectors not picking Siddle at this point. At least you know what you’ll get – consistent lines and lengths – which could be enough to grab some poles against Sri Lanka.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
Reckon that’s a bit harsh. There is some talent in the Sri Lankan squad, and certainly, with Chandimal and Mendis at 3 and 4 plus Karunaratne at the top, there are runs which should be scored, although, if The Gabba plays like it’s supposed to, conditions won’t exactly suit them.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
Why Tommy? I mean, I agree he shouldn’t be VC yet, but he didn’t do much wrong in a tough debut series against India.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
Absolutely. It boggles the mind he was left out when the squad was originally named, but there is only one reason he has been brought in, and that’s to play.
I think it’s a real risk playing Pucovski, given his relative inexperience and what he has been through this season. Surely he is there to just get some experience around the squad.
Further, I’d love to know your thought process behind leaving Harris out?
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
Look, if I was picking the team, Siddle wouldn’t be there, but he has been on the sidelines all month. If I’m predicting what the selectors are going to do (and that’s kind of the point), then he is playing in Brisbane at the very least.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
All fair comments, but I think it could be reasonably said the Aussie batting line-up is brittle, given there are few who have been setting the world on fire at either Shield or Test level. Untested is a fair way to go though.
Comprehensively is a must. Sri Lanka shouldn’t get close in these conditions.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
Yeah, agree. There is talent there with Lakmal and Kumara, but they are going to need to get off to a good start while that pink ball is new or there will be real problems.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
Pucovski is there for experience and experience only… Surely. He won’t be in the XI.
If Australia lose, there is going to be outrage. Simply put, a lot would need to go wrong for it to happen.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction
You’d think so, but not really. Basically, the day off at Wimbledon just ends up meaning all Round 4 matches are played on one day, rather than two, as you see at the other grand slams.
By that stage, there are only 16 matches across the entire tournament anyway.
Matches played at ridiculous times in the early morning hours must end
BA – I guess Wimbledon get through all their matches in such a timely fashion because grass courts play quicker, points are shorter and generally speaking (again, exception being Isner-Anderson or Isner-Mahut all those years ago), normal matches are shorter.
It means that, even with rain, they can plough through things and catch-up quite easily.
The other advantage Wimbledon has in case of rain is the day off on middle Sunday. Play is pretty rare there, but if they do get enough weather, they are more than happy to get a few matches playing on that day (as they did a few years ago… 2016 at a guess.)
Matches played at ridiculous times in the early morning hours must end
While some of the players complain, most would actually prefer to get it out of the way instead of coming back for a day session match the following day after being up late anyone wondering if they were going to play.
The other issue with playing the day session match the following day is that their recovery time is actually shortened to the next round (i.e. no day off).
Then there is the issue of refunds. Of course, not many people hang around until stupid o’clock, but that’s the tennis. It’s not going to change anytime soon either.
The only reason Wimbledon has the curfew of 11pm is due to neighbouring residents and council, rather than it being a tournament rule. If they could, they would go to the small hours as well, although, with the exception of last year’s semi-final where Anderson and Isner went literally forever (trust me, I know, I blogged it), they have never needed it.
Matches played at ridiculous times in the early morning hours must end
Mary,
My biggest problem with these semi-finals is that it’s being played on a Saturday morning/afternoon… When most cricket fans are involved in the game. Whether that be playing/coaching/umpiring/supporting the kids, it just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.
Not making excuses, but I think the crowd will be lower simply because people can’t get there due to other commitments within the game – for a lot of junior associations in Sydney, tomorrow is the first game back after Christmas.
Why it couldn’t have been played on Sunday is beyond me.
WBBL semi finals - get to Drummoyne Oval!
I’ve got the Dragons as top four, but really don’t know what sort of campaign they will be able to mount come finals time.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
Great article Richard,
Absolutely agree that it shortened Murray’s career, but I guess, at the same time, that 2016/early 2017 run was what defined him.
I never loved watching Murray play, but you have to respect what he has been able to do for the sport and game. In another era, he might have been a lot more successful, but it’s tough when you run into a trio of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal over and over again.
I think there are lessons to be learnt for the next generation though. Someone like De Minaur. He plays such a physical brand of tennis and needs to be careful he doesn’t end up in the same boat. Playing tournaments like Sydney a week before grand slams need to be the first to go.
Andy Murray's herculean run to no. 1 ultimately led to his downfall
Absolutely agree Maddy that 12-12 is the right number for a breaker in the final set.
Playing it at 6-6 just doesn’t feel right.
Although, I was completely against tiebreakers at all in the fifth until I called Anderson-Isner last year on The Roar. That match was the deciding factor for me in deciding a breaker at 12-12 was the right move.
Australian Open: Why a 12-12 deciding set tie-break would have been better
For reference James, he was picked twice.
Revealed: Australia's Test XI to face Sri Lanka (as chosen by the fans)
Bravo to whoever it was that picked Steve Smith to open the batting!
VOTE: Pick your Australian XI to play Sri Lanka
Without giving too much away ahead of the results article tomorrow, Shaun Marsh is not doing very well.
VOTE: Pick your Australian XI to play Sri Lanka
Thanks Ronan, appreciate it – and enjoy your comments and insights as always across the series as well.
I didn’t think I was trying say Bancroft looked outstanding against England – more that he was gritty like Harris and got starts, like Harris. Point taken though.
Six talking points from Australia vs India fourth Test
I get what Clarke and Cowan were saying, but these umpires know what’s up. If it’s dangerous, it’s dangerous.
Six talking points from Australia vs India fourth Test
Khawaja isn’t an ordinary cricketer. Head has done some good things. Think this is pretty harsh.
Six talking points from Australia vs India fourth Test
Absolutely Conks – could have been 4-zip.
This Sri Lanka series has to be testing the water for those blokes. Can’t keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result.
Six talking points from Australia vs India fourth Test
Rain in this Test and no Jadeja in Perth. Could have been 4-0.
Surely Marsh can’t be selected. I just don’t understand how it can be justified anymore.
Absolutely. Pitches weren’t good, but I reckon India made them look worse and Australia better than they were.
Six talking points from Australia vs India fourth Test
Before my time, but it sounds scary.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: First Test preview and prediction