While the Nadal-Federer rivalry is believed to be the greatest in the tennis history, it is surprising to see the huge lead the Spaniard has over the Swiss legend in terms of matches won.
The top-seeded pair of Sara Errani and Robert Vinci defended their Australian Open women`s doubles title by defeating Russian pair Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina here Friday.
Roger Federer railed against Rafael Nadal`s loud grunting and slow play Friday after he tumbled out of the Australian Open at the hands of the aggressive Spaniard.
Roger Federer said he was encouraged by his start to the new season but deeply regretted missing out on an all-Swiss final after Rafael Nadal sent him crashing in the semis on Friday.
American legend Pete Sampras on Friday lamented the lost art of serve and volley tennis and the one dimensional nature of the modern game, which he likened to "throwing rocks" at each other.
The much-anticipated clash between 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal proved to be a one-sided affair as the World No. 1 ousted the Swiss in straight sets 7-6 6-3 6-3 in the second semi-final of Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena to book his berth for the final against Stanislas Wawrinka.
Arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer has the biggest match of his twilight career on Friday, when he lock horns with his arch-rival and world number one Rafael Nadal in the second semi-final of Australian Open 2014.
Forget Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova -- Li Na is regarded as the hottest property in tennis, not just because of her ability, but because she has opened the door to the sport`s future.
When two of the greatest tennis players meet in a high-voltage enounter at the Australian Open men`s singles semi-final, it would be interesting to see whether Roger Federer can take the advantage of Rafael Nadal`s blister injury.
Adrenaline rush would be on an all-time high, as 17-time Major champion Roger Federer takes on World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the second semi-final of Australian Open 2014.
Sania Mirza stands just one win away from clinching her third mixed doubles Grand Slam title after the Indian and her Romanian partner Horia Tecau entered the Australian Open final with a come-from-behind win on Friday.
The story, so far, about Swiss tennis has been all about Roger Federer. Before him, there was Martina Hingis. But it seems, Federer will have to share headlines with a compatriot.
Chinese trailblazer Li Na marched towards a second Grand Slam title on Thursday by blasting past teenager Eugenie Bouchard and into the Australian Open final, where she will face Dominika Cibulkova.
