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Sporting Life

Sporting Life

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

Sporting Life

A young star falls in an Australian Open full of hard lessons

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026. Brazil's Joao Fonseca reacts during his first round match against Eliot Spizzirri of the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026. Brazil's Joao Fonseca reacts during his first round match against Eliot Spizzirri of the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su

Sporting Life

At the Australian Open, a long line of love and hope follows Alexandra Eala

Even in defeat, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines stops to sign autographs for her legion of fans.
Even in defeat, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines stops to sign autographs for her legion of fans.

ST Full-time Report: Lions get tough draw at Asean C’ship | S’pore’s Terry Hee partners Indonesian player in mixed doubles

Sporting Life

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

Sporting Life

As Carlos Alcaraz trains for Australian Open glory, qualifiers try just to get a spot

Carlos Alcaraz in action during his Hyundai Card Super Match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on Jan 10.
Carlos Alcaraz in action during his Hyundai Card Super Match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on Jan 10.

ST Full-time Report: Loh Kean Yew and Jason Teh get backing | Aloysius Yapp out to better prolific 2025 season

Sporting Life

My wish list for sport for 2026

In a fair world, China's Wang Chuqin, the world No.1 table tennis player, would be a household name.
In a fair world, China's Wang Chuqin, the world No.1 table tennis player, would be a household name.

Sporting Life

Nerves, sweat, chokes – what fun is sport without pressure?

Who has been the best player under pressure? Maybe Tiger Woods.
Who has been the best player under pressure? Maybe Tiger Woods.

Sporting Life

Carlos Alcaraz fires his coach – a silly mistake or an inevitable gamble?

In seven years coach Juan Carlos Ferrero took Carlos Alcaraz to six Grand Slam titles and the No.1 ranking.
In seven years coach Juan Carlos Ferrero took Carlos Alcaraz to six Grand Slam titles and the No.1 ranking.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.