The Latest: Nishikori reaches 3rd round for 6th time
The latest Wednesday from the Australian Open (all times local): 1:10 p.m. Kei Nishikori reached the third round of the Australian Open for the sixth consecutive year, beating Austin Krajicek 6-3, 7-6...
View ArticleThe Latest: Nadal loses to Verdasco at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The latest from the Australian Open on Tuesday (all times local): Fernando Verdasco has knocked fifth-seeded Rafael Nadal out of the opening Grand Slam of the season,...
View ArticleThe Latest: Sharapova through to Australian Open's 3rd round
The latest Wednesday from the Australian Open (all times local): 12:24 p.m. Maria Sharapova became the first player to advance to the third round at the Australian Open when she beat Aliaksandra...
View ArticleDjokovic content after easy win
Novak Djokovic hailed the perfect start to his Australian Open campaign after dispatching South Korea's Hyeon Chung in straight sets, with the Serbian particularly pleased with the way he served. Chung...
View ArticleAustralian Open: Federer doesn't face a break point in 299th Slam win
Roger Federer celebrates his second-round win at the Australian Open. (Twitter: @AustralianOpen) Well, that didn't take long. Unlike Rafael Nadal the night before, Roger Federer didn't set himself up...
View ArticleRafael Nadal, Venus Williams crash out in Rd 1
Rafael Nadal lost his five-set Rd 1 contest on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters) Fernando Verdasco sent shockwaves through the Australian Open on Tuesday by defeating Rafa Nadal 7-6(6) 4-6 3-6 7-6(4) 6-2 to...
View ArticleOn-song Sharapova plans to keep playing for years
MELBOURNE: Maria Sharapova Wednesday said she expects to be playing for years to come in her quest for Grand Slam glory after sweeping past Aliaksandra Sasnovich and into the Australian Open third...
View ArticleTennis: Serena, Djokovic back in action in Melbourne
Serena Williams of the U.S. reaches for a shot during her first round match against Italy's Camila Giorgi at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park. Photo by Reuters Defending women's...
View ArticleDominant duo make hay in Melbourne sunshine as match-fixing clouds gather
It was very much business as usual for Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams at the Australian Open yesterday, even if allegations of widespread match-fixing cast a shadow over the opening day of the...
View ArticleAussie watch: Groth, Millman through (Australian Open Tennis Championships)
(Source: Australian Open Tennis Championships) Lleyton Hewitt was in top form as he dismissed compatriot James Duckworth in straight sets, 7-6(5) 6-2 6-4, at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night. It was...
View ArticleSerena Williams, Federer into 3rd round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Serena Williams has had so much success for such a long time that even in a second-round match she can set a record at the season's first Grand Slam event. The six-time and...
View ArticleFederer in easy 1st-round win at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local): 8:49 p.m. Roger Federer has advanced to the second round at Melbourne Park, setting a record just by showing...
View ArticleThe Latest: Stosur's Australian Open woes continue
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Samantha Stosur's woes at her national championship continued when she was beaten 6-4, 7-6 (6) by...
View ArticleDay 3 preview: Genie's re-appearing act (Australian Open Tennis Championships)
(Source: Australian Open Tennis Championships) Eugenie Bouchard was the girl with the curl at Australian Open 2014, making it to the semifinals at age 19 before losing to eventual champion Li Na. She...
View ArticleRafael Nadal suffers 'painful' loss in Australian Open
For five sets and nearly five hours, two chiseled Spanish left-handers went head-to-head again at the Australian Open. It wasn't a semifinal this time, though, and it didn't end nearly as well for...
View ArticleTennis: Easy wins for Williams, Djokovic
Serena Williams: moved freely on a troublesome knee. Photo: Reuters It was very much business as usual for Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams at the Australian Open, even if allegations of widespread...
View ArticleThe Latest: Federer in easy 1st-round win at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local): 8:49 p.m. Roger Federer has advanced to the second round at Melbourne Park, setting a record just by showing...
View ArticleWhat to Watch on Wednesday at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A quarterfinal loss to Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open in 2014 ended Novak Djokovic's 25-match winning streak at Melbourne Park, which included titles in 2011, 2012 and...
View ArticleRoger Federer eases into 2016 Australian Open third round
Roger Federer was near flawless as he marched into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over Ukraine’s Alexander Dolgopolov....
View ArticleAustralian Open: Williams, Federer advance
MELBOURNE, Australia >> Serena Williams has had so much success for such a long time that even in a second-round match she can set a record at the season’s first Grand Slam event. The six-time...
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