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.

Australian Open: Fainting, vomiting as stars struggle in `inhumane` heat

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 23:30

Players fainted and vomited and a ball boy collapsed as the Australian Open boiled in one of the hottest days in its history Tuesday, prompting angry complaints and keeping fans away in droves.

Who will stop Serena at Australian Open?

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 09:30

World No.1 Serena Williams went 78-4 and won 11 titles in 2013. She also beat Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka back-to-back last week to win in Brisbane without dropping a single set.

Australian Open: History-chasing Serena starts favourite in Melbourne Park

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:17

It has become such a cliche in today`s super-fast changing world that every other day, there is a mention of history creating feat. But still, there are lot many records and achievements left to be equalled or be conqured, and lot more avenues to be created for the future generation. In such a backdrop, Serena Williams is looking to win her 18th Grand Slam single`s title at Melbourne Park. If she happens to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup - for the sixth time in her career, she will equal

Speedy courts irk Nadal

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 15:49

Rafael Nadal complained Saturday that the Australian Open courts had speeded up and were too fast, but old rival Roger Federer said he didn`t see a problem.

Radwanska faces down power to combat big hitters

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 17:10

Power is not one of the things used to describe Agniezska Radwanska`s tennis game.

Williams, Azarenka to meet in Brisbane final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 09:15

World number one Serena Williams will meet the second ranked Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Brisbane International after she downed Maria Sharapova in an enthralling semi-final Friday.

Meeting no.17 at Brisbane: Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 11:03

Serena Williams on Thursday served a perfect first set on her way to setting up a blockbuster semi-final against Maria Sharapova at the Brisbane International.

Sharapova crushes Garcia in comeback

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:23

Russia`s Maria Sharapova marked her comeback from injury with a straight sets demolition of Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday.