A British man appeared in court Thursday charged with illegal courtside betting at the Australian Open, as police warned of the need to crack down on the practice.
Australian doubles legend Mark Woodforde has promised to remain as coach of Marinko Matosevic despite being openly criticised by the player after his defeat at the Australian Open.
Maria Sharapova criticised Australian Open organisers for a lack of transparency over their `extreme heat policy` when the Russian was left toiling on court for nearly an hour after organisers had invoked an official halt on Thursday.
Dane Caroline Wozniacki survived a surreal encounter with American Christina McHale to record a 6-0 1-6 6-2 victory on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday and move into the Australian Open third round.
Japan`s Kei Nishikori mastered Dusan Lajovic and the searing heat to reach the Australian Open third round in straight sets Thursday.
Slapping on the sun cream may be second nature to Australians but it seems some of the world`s leading players are taking unnecessary risks by not wearing any protection against skin cancer at the opening grand slam of the year.
Melbourne: Play at the Australian Open was called to a halt on day four of the championships on Thursday with temperatures at Melbourne Park hitting 41 degrees Celsius (106 Fahrenheit) and still rising. Organisers, who have been slammed for forcing players to play on in searing temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday, enacted the third stage of their "Extreme Heat Policy" at about 1.50pm local time (0250 GMT). Play would continue in all matches until the end of the ongoing set and then cease
Russia`s Maria Sharapova overcame sweltering conditions and a stubborn Karin Knapp of Italy to reach the Australian Open third round on Thursday with a 6-3 4-6 10-8 victory.
Title favourites Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams shrugged off a second day of intense heat to reach the Australian Open third round Wednesday alongside China`s Li Na.
Pat Rafter`s Grand Slam comeback last just one match after he and Lleyton Hewitt lost in the first round of the Australian Open men`s doubles on Wednesday
It was the same tournament in 2009 where Novak Djokovic pulled out of a match against Andy Rodick. But in the current scenario, he is not only one of the best players in terms of mental and physical fitness, but also a genius who makes his opponents fight for each and every point.
Chinese fourth seed Li Na admitted she was not at the top of her game Wednesday after being forced to dig deep against teen qualifier Belinda Bencic at the Australian Open.
Ivan Dodig feared he might die and Serena Williams said the high temperatures were making her "paranoid" today as sweltering conditions continued at the Australian Open.
