Australian Open 2014: Azarenka shrugs off Serena favourite tag

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 10:17

Defending champion Victoria Azarenka Sunday insisted she doesn`t care that Serena Williams is seen as favourite to win the Australian Open and indicated her motivation was high to beat the world number one.

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

Australian Open: Can Rafa get second time lucky?

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:04

It would be interesting to see whether Nole will continue his domination at Australian Open, or Nadal manages to justify his top billing, with a second Australian Open title.

Serena should surpass 20 grand slam titles, says Navratilova

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 22:56

World number one Serena Williams shows no sign of slowing down with age and should win more than 20 grand slam singles titles, former great Martina Navratilova has said.

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.

Venus hopes to come to Auckland next year with sister Serena despite ASB Classic loss

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:04

American tennis star Venus Williams has said that she wants to come to Auckland next year with her sister and world number one Serena Williams for the ASB Classic final as she had a great experience in New Zealand despite losing at the final to Ana Ivanovic.

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.

Serena rivalry making me a better player, says Azarenka

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 15:08

Victoria Azarenka thinks her rivalry with Serena Williams is making her a better player and is looking forward to renewing it over the next four weeks at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open.

`Refreshed` Federer arrives for Brisbane International with new coach in tow

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:57

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has reportedly arrived in Australia for the Brisbane International tournament with a refreshed outlook for 2014, no injuries and a new coach on his team.

Bolt continues to dominate global titles

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:33

Olympic and World champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica and American tennis star Serena Williams have been voted International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Best Athletes for the second year in a row.

Federer at 2014 crossroads, Serena eyes history

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 10:26

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open the 2014 season in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with Roger Federer hoping his absence isn`t an indicator of more misery ahead.

Nadal, Serena win 2013 Champions of the Champions award

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 11:02

Serena Williams has won the Women"s Champions of Champions while Rafael Nadal took home the Men"s Champions of Champions award at the L`Equipe`s 2013 Champion des Champions, according to reports.