Australian Open: Will faster courts stop Nadal from claiming his second title?

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:38

The world`s top ranked tennis player, Rafael Nadal is among the top two contenders to win the win the first Major of the year – Australian Open. Another contender is certainly Serbian tennis ace, Novak Djokovic, who is the second seeded player of the tournament, behind Nadal.

Edberg hopes to inspire Federer to more grand slams

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 22:28

Stefan Edberg believes his return to the Tour as a coach of Roger Federer can help the Swiss add to his record tally of 17 grand slam titles.

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.

Novak Djokovic to rack Boris Becker's brain for mental gain

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 00:11

Boris Becker`s first priority will be to help Novak Djokovic gain a "mental edge" when the pressure rises at the grand slams, the Australian Open champion said in Melbourne on Thursday.

Federer feels in good shape to revive career

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 09:15

Roger Federer says he feels a return to top form could be months away but he is in good shape for a tilt at next week`s Australian Open in Melbourne.

Naked man in Aus gets stuck in washing machine

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:05

A naked man in Australia was left embarrassed after he got stuck in a washing machine while hiding in it to surprise his girlfriend and had to be rescued by the police who greased him up with olive oil.

Third teen charged with assault on Indian student in Australia

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 18:07

A third Australian teenager was on Friday charged with brutally attacking and robbing a 20-year-old Indian student here who suffered serious head injuries in the incident.

`Bhaag Milkha Bhaag` made Pakistanis remember their `Flying Bird`

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 18:45

India has immortalised its legend Milkha Singh by making a movie on his life, but in Jand Awan village, family members of Abdul Khaliq, known as the `Flying Bird of Asia`, ask, "Has Khaliq run in vain"?

Assaulted Indian student in Australia remains critical

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 09:07

The condition of 20-year-old Indian student, who was brutally attacked on December 29, remains critical but was responding to medicine well, according to his brother.

One arrested for attack on Indian student in Australia

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:25

The Indian consulate in Melbourne is in touch with police and kin of an Indian student who was attacked and is in coma in a hospital. One suspect has been arrested.