Australian Open 2014: Serena Williams thrashes Daniela Hantuchova to enter 4th round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:13

Serena Williams powered past Daniela Hantuchova 6-3 6-3 at the Australian Open on Friday to advance to the fourth round.

Australian Open: David Ferrer wears down Jeremy Chardy to reach fourth round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:12

Third seed David Ferrer smashed a racket after losing his serve in the second set but recovered his composure to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 victory over Jeremy Chardy on Friday.

Yuki-Venus shock 10th seeds; Paes-Stepanek march to 2nd round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 12:33

Wild card entrants Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus created a big upset by dumping 10th seeded Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau out of the Australian Open while Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek scored an easy straight sets win, here Friday.

Australian Open: Li Na saves match point against Lucie Safarova, enters fourth round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 11:18

Never-say-die Li Na saved a match point before battling back and overcoming Czech Lucie Safarova in three gruelling sets as she scrapped her way into the Australian Open fourth round Friday.

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 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.

Australian Open: Briton charged with courtside betting

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 22:34

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 Open 2014: Woodforde sticks with `Mad Dog` despite row

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:48

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.

Australian Open 2014: Heat stops play

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 11:45

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

Scientists rule out existence of `sixth sense`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 12:07

In a new study researchers have debunked the common belief that a sixth sense, also known as extrasensory perception (ESP), exists.

Somdev Devvarman crashes out of Australian Open

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 00:55

India`s campaign in the singles event of the Australian Open came to an end today after Somdev Devvarman went down to 26th seed Feliciano Lopez of Spain in straight sets in the opening round here.

It`s the Australian Oven as temperatures soar!

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 23:45

A ball boy collapsed and water bottles melted on court as the world`s top tennis players struggled in extreme heat which soared towards record levels at the Australian Open Tuesday.