China`s Li storms to Australian open title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:24

China`s Li Na stormed to her second Grand Slam title Saturday, battling past brave underdog Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (7/3) 6-0 to become the oldest woman ever to win the Australian Open.

Sampras laments modern one dimensional tennis

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:41

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.

Aus Open: Roger Federer, Andy Murray revivals face ultimate test

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 12:42

Roger Federer can prove he`s back to his best and Andy Murray will test his recovery from surgery when they resume their rivalry in a hugely anticipated Australian Open quarter-final on Wednesday.

Frustrating Australian Open all over for Maria Sharapova

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 02:59

Picking up her racquet bag and marching straight out of Rod Laver Arena without a nod or a wave, Maria Sharapova`s abrupt exit after her fourth-round loss to Dominika Cibulkova on Monday spoke volumes of her disdain for a forgettable Australian Open.

Serena Williams turns her back on injury excuse after shock exit

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:07

Serena Williams admitted that a bad back sustained during practice hampered her movement during her shock fourth round loss to Ana Ivanovic on Sunday, but refused to blame the injury for her stunning exit that blew the Australian Open wide open.

Dominant Rafael Nadal leads race into second week in Melbourne

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:06

Rafa Nadal beamed with delight after laying down an emphatic marker with a brilliant display of all-court tennis to charge into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Imperious Novak Djokovic canters into quarter-finals

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 17:05

Four-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his seventh successive Australian Open quarter-final with a routine 6-3 6-0 6-2 victory over 15th-seed Fabio Fognini on Sunday.

Australian Open 2014: Roger Federer, Agnieszka Radwanska make final 16

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 20:44

Swiss ace Roger Federer and Polish star Agnieszka Radwanska have progressed to the fourth round of the Australian Open tournament and made the final 16 on Saturday at Melbourne.

Australian Open 2014: Maria Sharapova enters fourth round

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:49

Russian third seed Maria Sharapova battled into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday with a hard-fought, straight-sets win over France`s Alize Cornet.

Australian Open 2014: Paes-Stepanek in third round, play Bhambri-Venus

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 12:19

India`s Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek Saturday entered the third round of the men`s doubles at the Australian Open, easily defeating Italian Daniele Bracciali and Ukranian Alexander Dolgopolov 6-1, 6-4.

Ominous Novak Djokovic pummels Istomin, enters Australian Open fourth round

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:44

Novak Djokovic`s bid for a fourth successive title at Melbourne Park shifted up a gear with an impressive 6-3 6-3 7-5 win over Uzbek Denis Istomin on Friday, booking the Serb a place in the Australian Open fourth round.

In-form Serena Williams breaks Australian Open wins record in Melbourne

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:47

World number one Serena Williams set a new record of 61 Australian Open wins Friday as she scorched into the fourth round -- and warned she plans to get even better.