Sport

John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova took to unfurling a banner in support of changing Margaret Court Arena after the controversial Australian player.

Ashleigh Barty has ended a 36 year wait for Australian tennis fans, defeating Petra Kvitova today to become the first Australian woman to reach the Australian Open semi-finals since 1984.

There’s been a number of game-changing first for women in traditionally male-dominated areas of sport. Across the global, these are banner times for women in sports.

Jana Pittman has officially transitioned from athlete to doctor, becoming one of 47 interns to join Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals this week.

Ash Barty has won the Adelaide International over the weekend, claiming her first WTA title on home soil, setting her up for the Australian Open this week.

The Women’s N.B.A and its players’ union announced a new collective agreement, including increasing salaries and providing generous maternity benefits.

On Sunday, Serena Williams announced she would be donating her entire prize money of US$43,000 (AUS $62 335,60) to the Australian bushfires relief.

British darts professional Fallon Sherrock took out her opening match, the first time a woman has succeeded over a male player. 

Megan Rapinoe of Reign FC and U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has been named 2019 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated.

Ash Barty has won the Newcombe Medal for the third consecutive year, capping off a brilliant year of tennis for the World No. 1.

“Going to be a great summer of cricket, and for our firefighters and fire-impacted communities, I’m sure our boys will give them something to cheer for.”

Sam Kerr has been key to the momentum of women’s sport in Australia. Now, she’s UK-bound, confirming a lucrative signing to football club, Chelsea.