Australian Open: Spotless Federer thrashes Tsonga, plays Murray in quarters

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 01:11

It looks so simple at the end. This has been the norm, at least for the maestro, this Australian Open edition. Roger Federer`s fourth round straight set win over Jo Wilfred Tsonga was a reflection of his old self and possibly an image of his mental well-being. If at all, we were to allow to delve into his once formidable mental fortitude. Reason being, the sixth seeded Swiss has connived with himself to fail in his recent outings.

Federer calls on Edberg for Murray advice

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 00:11

Roger Federer is planning to tap coach Stefan Edberg`s deep well of experience to try some new things in his quarter-final showdown with Andy Murray at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray sails into Australian Open quarters

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 14:47

Andy Murray had little difficulty eliminating his fourth round opponent Stephane Robert at the Hisense Arena at the Australian 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.

Australian Open 2014: Djokovic eyes another historic feat

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 20:27

Six years after winning his maiden Australian Open title, Nole is seeking his fourth consecutive title at the Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open: Easy outings for Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 08:59

Title-contenders Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray reached the Australian Open third round unscathed Thursday after extreme heat forced organisers to suspend play and close the stadium roofs.

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.

Court upholds conviction of Michael Jackson doctor

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 08:08

An appellate court has unanimously upheld the involuntary manslaughter conviction of Michael Jackson`s doctor, determining there was substantial evidence of his guilt presented at trial.

No sweat for Nadal, Federer, Murray at Australian Open

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 09:11

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray all spent mercifully little time on court but Lleyton Hewitt bowed out in a five-set thriller in sweltering conditions at the Australian Open Tuesday.

Australian Open: Andy Murray gets a winning start against Go Soeda

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:41

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray meant business at the Hisense Arena on Tuesday at the first round match of the Australian Open.

US Congress unveils $1 trillion spending bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 14:33

Negotiators from the US Senate and House of Representatives unveiled a USD 1 trillion spending bill, eliminating the threat of another government shutdown, at least until October.