Several royal deaths were attributed to tennis in the 16th century.
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Victorian Londoners consumed 12 million berries a day over the summer.
The sporting world mourned the death of Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. The new pope is more of a baseball guy.
The convergence of AI, data mining, immersive technology and the creator economy is drastically changing the world sport landscape.
The legal battle that has rocked world tennis is the latest example of sports’ governing bodies being challenged.
Technological advances that lead to fairer, more accurate calls are often seen as triumphs. But new technology doesn’t mean perfect precision – nor does it necessarily create a better fan experience.
The fallout from the Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban has been far-reaching but is the criticism on point?
The clothes tennis stars wear are much more than fashion.
Thirty years ago, the Australian Open looked at introducing five-set tennis for women, an experiment that ultimately never took place.
The physics underlying the effect of topspin and backspin are best explained by what’s known as the ‘Magnus effect’.
There are signifiant advantages to being tall on a tennis court, due to some fascinating physics and biomechanics.
Replacing players with virtual avatars was partly a necessity due to exclusive media rights deals. But beyond that, it presents some opportunities.
Two stars have tested positive for banned substances in the past year, raising questions about the fairness, transparency and accountability of the testing system.
While the prospect of another career after sport may appear daunting, there are a number of ways for athletes to manage this transition and prepare for life after sport.
The Scot’s greatest assets were his tactical nous, competitive spirit and supreme fitness.
A young Federer realised that the course of a tennis match was demanding not just physically, but also psychologically.
Wimbledon, Rolland-Garros, US Open, Australian Open… Tennis is not just about muscles and nerves, and research sheds fascinating light on athletes’ strategies and performances.
Night matches at the Australian Open are a great spectacle, but sleep disruption is likely to wreak havoc even on professional athletes.
The tournament has proven to be very resilient throughout its history, but its greatest challenges may lie ahead.
The Wiradjuri woman will be feted at this year’s Australian Open for her remarkable career. But this is also an opportunity for truth-telling.
Top contributors
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Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University
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Senior Data Scientist, Victoria University
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Professor of Sports Science, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
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Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Sport & Fitness, The Open University
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Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Post-Doctoral Fellow, Institute of Sport, Exercise & Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
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PhD candidate in psychology. Former professional tennis player, current coach, coach educator and speaker, University of East London
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Research officer, Victoria University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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Senior Lecturer of Pedagogy and Sports Studies, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick
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Associate professor, First Year College, Victoria University