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Brisbane to host Davis Cup tie

Australia will meet Japan in its next Asia/Oceania Group I tie in Brisbane with a purpose-built clay court to be used at the Queensland Tennis Centre.

Coach focuses on developing talent

HAVING played overseas, new George Alder Tennis Centre head coach and manager Dan Swords knows the value of learning the right tactics.

Tennis festival showcases Ipswich

IPSWICH’S bid to host international events proved successful yesterday with Tennis Australia confirming the city would stage five major events throughout April.

Roddick storms to Brisbane victory

American Andy Roddick held off a magnificent fightback from Radek Stepanek to claim a thrilling 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (9/7) victory in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday.

Leg injury compounds Henin’s loss

Justine Henin’s place at the Australian Open is under a dark cloud with a leg injury forcing her to withdraw from this week’s Sydney International.

Clijsters pips Henin in classic final

Justine Henin went inches from completing two fairytale comebacks in one match before life-long rival Kim Clijsters claimed an epic Brisbane International final on Saturday night.