This article was written by Nicole Hunt. On Saturday night in front of a roaring crowd both Petra Kvitova and Naomi Osaka each walked onto Rod Laver Arena for the women’s singles final with a story. Osaka’s story was more recent and perhaps fresher in the minds of those watching. The 21 year old was […]
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Changing of the guard at the Australian Open
This article was written by Nicole Hunt – live from the Australian Open. Just after 11pm Sunday night John McEnroe interviewed Stefanos Tsitsipas after the 20 year old had beaten Roger Federer on Rod Laver Arena. It wasn’t the first upset result on Sunday in either the mens or the womens draws, but it was […]
Spot the Alex at the Australian Open
This article was written by Nicole Hunt. There’s only one sign you need if you want to cheer from the stands at Melbourne Park this week. ‘Go Alex!’ There’s a whole brigade of Alexes winning second round matches this week and most of them are Australian. Let’s start with the one that’s not Australian, German […]
Farewell, Andy Murray
This article was written by Nicole Hunt. Is it possible we’ve seen the biggest story of the Australian Open this year on the very first day? I had never seen anything quite like the events that occurred within Melbourne Arena last night. When Andy Murray walked out to serve in the fifth set of his […]
Preview: Australian Open
This article was written by Nicole Hunt. There’s a new chapter beginning in Australian tennis, both on and off the court. Melbourne Park, home of the Australian open continues to have the upgrade of all upgrades with amazing new player facilities that make it one of the most advanced tournaments in the world. This week […]
The best women’s sports moments of 2018
This article was first written and published for The Roar. It seems that with each passing year the Australian public becomes more and more invested in women’s sport. For me, that’s the result of several things, including the lack of success of some of our elite men’s teams in recent times. Additionally, given some of […]
2019 Super Netball team welcomes 16-year-old superstar
This article was written by Natalie Akle. You would never guess that high-school student, Matisse Letherbarrow, has been hurled into the deep-end of a promising netball career. The 16-year-old’s relaxed demeanour displays no hint of worry as she juggles her netballing career and her education. The netball superstar trains a minimum of five days a […]
Cate Campbell shines at the Women’s Health ‘Women in Sport’ Awards
This article was first written and published for the Roar. On Wednesday night, Women’s Health held their 8th annual ‘Women in Sport’ Awards at the Hordern Pavillion. Amongst a who’s who of prominent media personalities, advocates for women in sport, athletes and representatives from sporting governing bodies, it was another opportunity for supporters of women’s sport to […]
Return of the WNBL highlights a longtime supporter of women’s sport
This article was first written and published for The Roar. Tonight the 2018-19 season of the WNBL commences with the Sydney University Flames in action against the University of Canberra Capitals from 7pm. While sports like AFL and cricket have received plenty of attention in recent years for launching their women’s competitions and being at […]
Super Netball semis time highlights Sydney’s other venue problem
This article was first written and published for The Roar. With a 69-66 win over the West Coast Fever in the final round of the Super Netball competition, the Giants sealed the minor premiership and booked their place in the major semi-final, tomorrow at the Quay Centre. It was an incredible finish to the season, […]