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The things we don’t see in sport? The painful, uplifting struggle of practice

In practice, Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee sometimes does 10 sets of 300m at full pace. The result: “If my legs could scream, they would.”

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The testing world of Carlos Alcaraz: Everyone brings their best against him

Carlos Alcaraz lost in Miami after being unable to solve the challenge of Sebastian Korda.

Iga Swiatek wants to simplify her game after shock opening defeat in Miami

Mar 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) serves against Magda Linette (POL) (not pictured) on day three of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Daniil Medvedev downplays Indian Wells s-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, says young guns still ahead

Mar 14, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) winning the semifinal match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Carlos Alcaraz hails Novak Djokovic, savours first Australian Open title

Carlos Alcaraz celebrating with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park on Feb 1, 2026. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles.

Raducanu splits with coach Roig after six months

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 21, 2026 Britain's Emma Raducanu during her second round match against Austria's Anastasia Potapova REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to set up Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner swatted aside his opponent 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and has dropped only one set in moving ominously into the last four.

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A 40-year-old hero on tired legs writes a sentimental farewell at the Australian Open

A fan holds a poster of Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka during the second round of the Australian Open.

Veterans Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic and Novak Djovokic make rousing starts at Australian Open

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.

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Tennis Grand Slams are stern tests where only effort counts, not ‘what ifs’

At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.

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