Sports / Tennis

Azarenka dreams big after win 27 Jan 2013 - 11:19 pm

MELBOURNE: A glint of Belarusian steel and the support of her crazy entourage have given Victoria Azarenka hope she can win any Grand...

Djokovic bids for hat-trick 27 Jan 2013 - 12:43 am

This combo of file photos shows Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (left) and Britain’s Andy Murray in action during the 2013 Australian Open tournament in...

Murray reaches Melbourne final 25 Jan 2013 - 11:47 pm

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after defeating Switzerland’s Roger Federer in their semi-final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, yesterday. MELBOURNE:...

Li Na the crowd favourite after Azarenka drama 25 Jan 2013 - 11:46 pm

MELBOURNE: Li Na is expected to receive the lion’s share of crowd support in the Australian Open final yesterday after Victoria Azarenka was...

Federer says he is still on the pace 25 Jan 2013 - 11:46 pm

MELBOURNE: Roger Federer dismissed suggestions he was slipping off the pace at the top of men’s tennis after his five-set loss to Andy...

Djokovic storms into final 25 Jan 2013 - 05:49 am

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus receives medical treatment during a break in her women’s singles semi-final match against Sloane Stephens of the US at...

Stephens rallies to stun Serena 24 Jan 2013 - 12:21 pm

Sloane Stephens of the US waves to the crowd after victory in her Women’s singles match against compatriot Serena Williams at the Australian...

Bryan brothers close in on Grand Slam record 24 Jan 2013 - 12:19 pm

MELBOURNE: America’s Bryan brothers reached the Australian Open semi-finals yesterday as they neared a new all-time record for Grand Slam men’s doubles titles....

Djokovic powers into semi-finals 23 Jan 2013 - 08:43 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in their Men’s singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open in...

Consistency getting easier, says Federer 23 Jan 2013 - 08:42 am

Serena Williams of the US (left) touches hands with her sister Venus Williams during their Women’s doubles match against Sara Errani and Roberta...

Navratilova backs Serena for historic Grand Slam sweep 23 Jan 2013 - 08:42 am

MELBOURNE: Martina Navratilova backed Serena Williams to create history by sweeping to a calendar-year Grand Slam after she marched into the Australian Open...

World’s top players to get their way on doping controls 23 Jan 2013 - 08:42 am

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and other leading tennis players calling for increased blood testing in tennis could get their wish in 2013...

Serena’s ankle flares in Aussie Open doubles 23 Jan 2013 - 08:41 am

MELBOURNE: Fresh concerns surrounded the fitness of Serena Williams at the Australian Open yesterdaywhen she suffered a recurrence of her ankle injury while...

Federer, Serena reach quarters 22 Jan 2013 - 07:29 am

Serena Williams of the US reacts after a point against Russia’s Maria Kirilenko during their women’s singles match at the Australian Open in...

Makarova eager to face rampant Sharapova 22 Jan 2013 - 07:29 am

MELBOURNE: Russian Ekaterina Makarova is eager to meet Maria Sharapova in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open today even though her compatriot has...

Djokovic beats Wawrinka in epic; Radwanska advances 21 Jan 2013 - 12:47 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his fourth round match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia,...

Serbia’s Ivanovic says she can challenge for titles again 21 Jan 2013 - 12:46 am

MELBOURNE: Ana Ivanovic is yet to revisit the highs of 2008 when she won the French Open and made the Australian Open final,...

Nishikori eyes Slam success despite loss 21 Jan 2013 - 12:46 am

Melbourne: Japan’s Kei Nishikori was hopeful of claiming more Grand Slam glory this year despite being ousted from the Australian Open in the...