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Back to the future as Federer storms into Melbourne semisMELBOURNE (Reuters) – Four-times champion Roger Federer continued to roll back the years as he took apart Mischa Zverev 6-1 7-5 6-2...
January 24, 2017 -
Lucic Baroni: ‘I have not been having a clothing brand for a while’Mirjana Lucic Baroni is not the first player to play Australian Open without a clothing brand. After Dan Evans, also the...
January 23, 2017 -
Australian Open 2017: Ageless Roger Federer flows to quarters with 200th top-10 winRoger Federer reaches the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a thrilling five-set win over Kei Nishikori There is always a...
January 23, 2017 -
Caroline Wozniacki returns serve to ex Rory McIlroyCaroline Wozniacki is surprised ex-fiance Rory McIlroy has taken a shot at their relationship as he prepares for marriage later this...
January 22, 2017 -
Wawrinka downs Seppi in three tight setsMelbourne – Former winner Stan Wawrinka needed three tiebreak sets to overcome Italy's Andreas Seppi and reach the quarter-finals of the...
January 22, 2017 -
Nadal outlasts teenager, Serena cruisesGrigor Dimitrov played to 2:00am on Sunday as he beat Richard Gasquet to reach the Australian Open's last 16, recalling the...
January 21, 2017 -
Roger Federer vs Kei Nishikori, 2017 Australian Open: Where to watch live, prediction, preview and betting oddsRoger Federer will face Kei Nishikori in the fourth round of the 2017 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena on...
January 21, 2017 -
Serena Williams gracefully asks for apology after reporter called her tennis performance ‘scrappy’The last thing you want someone to do after playing 86-minutes of intense tennis is criticise your performance. Especially after a...
January 20, 2017 -
Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal crushes Marcos Baghdatis to enter the third roundThe talented 19-year-old Alexander Zverev awaits Rafa in the next round. A year after his shocking first round defeat, ninth seed...
January 19, 2017 -
Australian Open 2017: Istomin does the impossible, takes out Djokovic in 5 setsA special breed in the footballing world are those who are masterful with both feet, equally adept at passing, shooting and...
January 19, 2017 -
Ivo Karlovic and Horacio Zeballos set new Australian Open recordIvo Karlovic won his first round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday and set two tournament records in the process. ...
January 18, 2017 -
Roger Federer through in straight sets despite fading in second round clashIt would be premature and disrespectful to suggest another enforced lay-off is imminent for Roger Federer, but, going on his stiff...
January 18, 2017 -
Martina Navratilova: ‘Djokovic is too skinnyInteresting opinion by Martina Navratilova on Novak Djokovic's body. Interviewed by Tennis Channel, the former American champion said she believes that...
January 17, 2017 -
Serena Williams safely through to Australian Open second roundSerena Williams breathed a sigh of relief after seeing off Belinda Bencic to reach the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne....
January 17, 2017 -
Things are heating up at the Australian Open in MelbourneSun's out, guns out! Man works on his tan in the crowd of the Australian Open – but the woman sitting...
January 17, 2017 -
Rafael Nadal ‘very happy’ to see Roger Federer back on tour after lengthy injury breakRafael Nadal admitted that he is 'very happy' to see long time rival and friend Roger Federer back on the ATP...
January 16, 2017 -
Johanna Konta plays down her chances of winning the Australian OpenJohanna Konta is playing down her chances of winning the Australian Open, despite her triumph at the Sydney International. The British...
January 15, 2017 -
James McGee misses out on Australian Open qualificationJames McGee's dream of qualifying for the Australian Open is over after he was beaten in Melbourne on Saturday morning Irish...
January 14, 2017 -
How can Sir Andy Murray retain world number one status at the Australian Open?Courtesy of a supreme 2016 in which he won a second Wimbledon title, successfully defended his Olympic gold and crucially became...
January 14, 2017 -
James McGee’s qualifying quest ends at final hurdleThere was disappointment for Castleknock's James McGee after he was beaten by Blake Mott 7-6 3-6 6-3 in the final qualifying...
January 14, 2017 -
Mats Wilander: ‘Murray better than Djokovic in the best of five sets’As always before a Grand Slam, Mats Wilander did a preview of the current situation that big players are going through...
January 13, 2017 -
Johanna Konta surges past Agnieszka Radwanska to win Sydney internationalJohanna Konta produced a dominant display in her straight sets victory against Agnieszka Radwanska to win the Sydney International. The Briton,...
January 13, 2017 -
Tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki shares the money advice her father gave her during 6 a.m. rides to the courts as a kidCaroline Wozniacki is one of the top tennis players in the world. She's had endorsement deals with major companies from Adidas...
January 12, 2017 -
Roger Federer dismisses talk of retirement during six month absenceThe former world number one and seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer has admitted, ahead of his return at the Australian Open,...
January 12, 2017 -
Roger Federer leads list of world’s most marketable sports stars in 2016Roger Federer has been named the world's most marketable sportsperson in 2016, despite missing the second-half of the season through injury....
January 11, 2017 -
Tennis STAR player banned for life for corruptionLondon – A Romanian tennis player has been banned from the sport for life after admitting to a charge of match-fixing....
January 11, 2017 -
Maria Sharapova sets date for return to WTA Tour after suspensionMaria Sharapova will make her return to the WTA Tour at the Stuttgart Open in late April after the end of...
January 10, 2017 -
Exclusive: Greg Rudedski on Roger Federer’s Australian Open ComebackFormer Grand Slam finalist Greg Rusedski believes Roger Federer may struggle with the heat as he prepares for a return to...
January 10, 2017 -
Sir Andy Murray explains how he can improve his chances of winning 2017 Australian OpenSir Andy Murray says that working on his offensive game and changing a few specifics can improve the world number one's...
January 10, 2017 -
Kyrgios takes aim at Donald TrumpAustralian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has made a strong political statement heading into the Australian Open, wearing a "f— Donald Trump"...
January 9, 2017