Linda Pearce
Linda Pearce is the Chief Tennis Writer and general sports reporter for The Age. She writes about a range of sports, including football, netball, and gymnastics. Linda has twice been named Australian tennis writer of the year.
Tennis
Near miss as Tomic gets a spot
Linda Pearce A stroke of luck for Bernard Tomic is a reprieve for a withdrawal-depleted Australian tournament.
No-shows a go for the Open-minded
Linda Pearce The lead-up to the Australian Open has been notable for those who have been absent.
Tennis
No Djoke for Sharapova after shock Wimbledon loss
Linda Pearce Novak Djokovic does a famous impersonation of Maria Sharapova, but there was little about his fellow No.1 today that Djokovic wished to imitate.
Court out once more
Linda Pearce, London As more rain soaks London, Wimbledon defends scheduling policy amid continuing controversy.
Murray belatedly into quarter-finals
Linda Pearce Lone British contender finally reaches the Wimbledon quarter-finals, defeating Marin Cilic.
Tennis
Murray faces major threat as men line up for finals
Linda Pearce At last, the Wimbledon men's quarter-final line-up is complete.
