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.

Carlo Ancelotti hails Madrid professionalism

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 19:16

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded his side`s preparation after they disposed of struggling Real Betis 5-0 at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday.

Australian Open: Federer revival underway as Sharapova struggles

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 02:49

Roger Federer said his Grand Slam revival was well underway today as he smoothly reached week two at the Australian Open, but Maria Sharapova admitted she had to improve or go out.

Rafael Nadal awesome as title contenders fire at Australian Open

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 02:49

Rafael Nadal put on an awesome performance to reach the Australian Open last 16 today and Roger Federer and Andy Murray also hit top gear as the title race began to narrow.

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: Who can beat Serena Williams?

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 00:58

Serena Williams is the ace leader at the Australian Open 2014, till now. She has moved into the round four comfortably, eliminating all her opponents in straight sets. Also, she is not complaining much about the heat.

Pussy Riot duo `pay tribute` to Russia govt for award nomination

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

Pussy Riot`s nomination for an arts award in Singapore should be extended to the Russian government for giving prominence to the protest collective by jailing members over their "Punk Prayer" video, two of the women said with heavy sarcasm.

Pussy Riot vows no let-up in Russia human rights fight

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:07

Two Pussy Riot members on Friday vowed no let-up in their campaign against human rights abuses inside Vladimir Putin`s Russia as they made their first overseas trip since being released from jail.

Maria Sharapova survives heat, Knapp scare to enter Australian Open third round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 10:37

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.

Maria Sharapova slams Australian Open organisers over extreme heat policy

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 10:35

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.

Maria Sharapova hails training after grueling second round match in Melbourne

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 09:06

Russian star Maria Sharapova said Thursday her intense training after shoulder surgery had paid off after surviving a big scare against Karin Knapp in intense heat at the Australian Open.

Playing under extreme heat in Melbourne

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 17:19

As temperatures crossed 42 degrees on day four of the ongoing Australian Open, tournament referee Wayne McEwen finally invoked the Extreme Heat Policy. The decision did helped many a players, bellboys and attendants, but the organisers have already endured their share of heat.