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.

Bale set to be on bench for Real Madrid's clash with Celta

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 02:53

Gareth Bale could be on the bench against Celta Vigo on Monday as Real Madrid re-start their season after the Christmas break with points to make up in La Liga, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.

North American pair topple third seeds in Auckland tennis final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:00

North American duo Sharon Fichman and Maria Sanchez staged an upset by turning around an early losing streak and taking the women`s doubles championship at the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland Saturday.

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.

`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.